Opensparkz executives get grilling from councillors

Fri, May 15, 2015

Two executives from Opensparkz, the company which is looking to purchase the old Volex plant in Castlebar from Mayo County Council for €700,000 to set up a technology hub in the town, faced a grilling from the elected members of Mayo County Council this week.

Ten additional beds for Ballina Hospital next month

Fri, May 15, 2015

Ten new beds are to be opened at Ballina District Hospital at the start of next month.

That is according to Ballina based Dáil deputy Michelle Mulherin who said she received confirmation from the HSE that eight beds will be open by June 1 and a further two will open over the following week or so.

Ballinrobe Racecourse development getting underway

Fri, May 15, 2015

Facilities at Ballinrobe Racecourse are in line for a €500,000 redevelopment, which will see the renovation of the existing stable yard, a new main entrance, a new playground, machinery shed and a balcony extension.

Flip flop driving targeted in new safety campaign

Fri, May 15, 2015

Mayo's road safety officer is waging a new war but this time, instead of phone users, tired drivers, or speed demons, the target is the humble flip flop.

Westport water results due today following crypto outbreak

Fri, May 08, 2015

Some 6,400 householders and businesses on a precautionary boil water notice in Westport are waiting to hear if a water supply or system contamination is the source of a local cryptosporidiosis outbreak.

First Independent Mayo to unveil potential election candidates

Fri, May 08, 2015

First Independent Mayo, the coalition of community groups that is planning to run an Independent candidate in Mayo in the next General Election, is unveiling its shortlist of seven to eight potential candidates next Friday (May 15).

Choral festival to lift the county in harmony

Fri, May 08, 2015

Mayo is set to soar to the sounds of more than 1,000 choristers who are converging in the county from May 21 to 24 for the Mayo International Choral Festival.

Six community heritage projects get funding boost

Fri, May 08, 2015

Six groups in Mayo have secured funding for heritage projects in their areas, under a national community grant scheme by the Heritage Council.

The Mayo grants total €12,700 and will help to fund a diverse range of projects, from coastal grasslands conservation work in north Mayo to dry stone wall repairs in Mulranny.

Call to grant residency to Ballyhaunis asylum seekers

Fri, May 08, 2015

Many of the 216 people, a third of whom are children, living in an asylum seeker accommodation centre in Ballyhaunis are at “breaking point”.

Erris celebrates Children of Lir link

Fri, May 08, 2015

The Erris region is to celebrate its strong link with one of the most famous legends in all of Ireland’s rich folklore, the Children of Lir, with a new festival.

The inaugural Clann Lir Festival will run from May 22 to 25 with a programme to include music, walks, treasure hunting, island exploring, storytelling, dance, crafts and water sports.

Still no GP for Bangor Erris

Fri, May 08, 2015

The HSE is struggling to recruit a GP for Bangor Erris.

The health authority revealed it did not receive a single applicant for the post when it was previously advertised but it is set to re-advertise the position in the coming fortnight.