Wonderful night of song in store in Newport

Fri, May 22, 2015

As part of the fourth Mayo International Choral Festival, two Mayo choirs, under the baton of local man Dr Brian Lennon, Cor Mhaigh Eo and Coda will perform in St Patrick’s Church Newport this Friday, May 22. Tickets at €12 each will be available on the door or in Chambers Newsagents, Newport, and Downtown Records, Westport and Castlebar. The concert will commence at 8.30pm sharp so those attending are requested to please be seated by 8.15pm. There is no doubt but this will be a wonderful and most enjoyable evening of choral music.

Cor Mhaigh Eo, who recently won second place at the National Open Competition at the Cork Choral Festival, was established in 1994, drawing on members from all over the county. The choir performs a wide repertoire of music, and has a keen interest in 16th century sacred and secular works. This is complemented by an enthusiasm for contemporary works, in particular Eastern European composers. The choir performed its first commissioned piece in 2012, “Four Madrigals” composed by Irish composer Garrett Sholdice. Having competed at various choral festivals over many years, Cor Maigh Eo has won on four occasions at the Cork International Choral Festival.

Mayo on the world stage as Taoiseach welcomes Chinese Premier

Mon, May 18, 2015

On Sunday evening the Taoiseach Enda Kenny and his wife Fionnuala visited Cathal and Mary Garvey's farm in county Mayo and welcomed Premier Li of China and his wife Professor Chang to Ireland.

Pedestrian killed following collision in Breaffy

Sat, May 16, 2015

Gardaí in Castlebar are investigating a fatal road traffic collision which occurred on the N60, Castlebar-Claremorris Road, on the Balla side of Breaffy Village. The fatal road collision occured at approximately 3am on Saturday morning. 

A 49-year-old female pedestrian suffered fatal injuries when she was struck by a car. She was taken to Mayo General Hospital, Castlebar where she was later pronounced dead. No other injuries were reported. The scene is preserved and the road is currently closed to facilitate Garda Forensic Collision Investigators. Diversions are in place.

First Independent Mayo reveals election candidate shortlist

Sat, May 16, 2015

First Independent Mayo, the coalition of community groups that is planning to run an Independent candidate in Mayo in the next General Election, has unveiled its short list of seven potential candidates.

Cryptosporidium found in Westport water

Fri, May 15, 2015

Irish Water said last night that water quality samples have detected cryptosporidium in the Westport Public Water Supply.

Mayo towns to have broadband connectivity on par with Hong Kong and Tokyo

Fri, May 15, 2015

An Taoiseach, Enda Kenny, yesterday launched a joint venture between Vodafone and the ESB that will see one gigabit broadband being delivered to 10 towns around the country including Castlebar and Westport.

Fine Gael response to lone parent motion referred to as Thatcherism

Fri, May 15, 2015

The Fine Gael whip in Mayo County Council, Cllr Jarlath Munnelly, was accused of parroting the views of Margaret Thatcher in the council chamber this week.

Chief executive to give full break down of Mayo Day costs

Fri, May 15, 2015

The chief executive of Mayo County Council, Peter Hynes, has confirmed that he will give a full report on the council's involvement in the recent Mayo Day event and TV broadcast in the coming weeks to the elected members.

Mayo will be first 'Eviction Free County', says campaigner

Fri, May 15, 2015

A group of anti-eviction campaigners who were formerly part of Land League West say they now plan to open a drop-in centre in Castlebar to help families facing the loss of their homes.

The group has renamed itself Eviction Free County and is led by Gerry O'Boyle, who was an Independent candidate in last year's Roscommon South Leitrim by-election.

Still no petrol stretching prosecutions in Mayo

Fri, May 15, 2015

It has emerged that there have been no prosecutions so far relating to the petrol stretching racket which hit the county last year.

TF re-opens after second closure

Fri, May 15, 2015

The owners of the TF Royal Hotel and Theatre in Castlebar were making 'no comment' on the second closure of the hotel in recent weeks when contacted yesterday by the Mayo Advertiser.

Ballina mourns former mayor

Fri, May 15, 2015

The late Frances McAndrew was laid to rest yesterday in Leigue Cemetery, Ballina, following her funeral Mass in St Patrick's Church in the town.

Mrs McAndrew, nee Dunleavy, of Westwinds, Bohernasup, Ballina, died in the Galway Clinic this day last week, following a short illness at the age of 70.

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