Irish speakers encouraged to request Census form in Irish

Sat, Mar 26, 2022

Conradh na Gaeilge has encouraged Irish speakers to request census forms in Irish for Census 2022.

Duffy suggests retrofitting Ballina school to house Ukrainian refugees

Fri, Mar 25, 2022

Independent Ballina councillor Mark Duffy has put forward the idea of retrofitting a school in the town that will no longer be used for that purpose come the end of the current academic year - for use as a temporary fix to house Ukrainian refugees fleeing from the war in their country.

Ireland West Airport announces charity partners

Fri, Mar 25, 2022

Ireland West Airport 'is delighted to announce that the Childhood Cancer Foundation, The Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust and Sensational Kids Charity, have been selected by airport staff as its charity partners for 2022'.

Dillon demands action on R315 between Crossmolina and Lahardane

Fri, Mar 25, 2022

Mayo Fine Gael TD Alan Dillon is demanding that action be taken on a stretch of road at Castlehill on the R315 between Crossmolina and Lahardane.

Mayo people asked to participate in the Alzheimer’s Tea Day Comeback

Fri, Mar 25, 2022

After two long years, The Alzheimer Society of Ireland (The ASI) is inviting everyone to come together again for a cup of tea, a chat and maybe a treat or two on May 5th to help raise funds for vital dementia supports and services.

Reclaiming the Origins of Castlebar's Street Names

Fri, Mar 25, 2022

The street names of Castlebar are each a chapter heading in the long and fascinating history of the town. The origin of some of the street names leaves little room for debate.

Mayo University Hospital is very busy with long wait times at the Emergency Department

Sun, Mar 13, 2022

Mayo University Hospital is advising that the hospital is extremely busy today with long wait times at the Emergency Department. The hospital is seeing a significant increase in Covid-19 positive admissions and attendances, while also dealing with high volumes of non-Covid patients.

Mayo programme for young people wins prestigious national award

Sun, Mar 13, 2022

An "innovative and extraordinarily successful" Mayo programme, designed to support young people who have missed out on employment, training or education opportunities, has been named as the winner of a prestigious national award.

Mayo farm - Calvey's Achill Mountain Lamb - scoops top food award

Sun, Mar 13, 2022

Since 1993, the Irish Food Writer's Guild (IFWG) Food Awards have celebrated local producers and food heroes who have nourished and brought pleasure to the lives and tables of many.

Mayo businesses get international shot at local enterprise showcase

Sun, Mar 13, 2022

Businesses from Mayo had the opportunity to meet buyers from all over the world as part of the Local Enterprise Showcase at Showcase 2022 in the RDS in Dublin.

New social prescribing link worker for Flourish North and West Mayo

Sun, Mar 13, 2022

Lisa Marren is the new social prescribing link worker for Flourish North and West Mayo. This is a new service in Belmullet/Erris, Achill & surrounding areas and is part of the Sláintecare Healthy Communities Initiative.