Precautionary Boil Water Notice issued for Kiltimagh Water Supply

Fri, Feb 04, 2022

Following consultation with the Health Service Executive (HSE), Irish Water and Mayo County Council have issued a Boil Water Notice for the Kiltimagh Water Supply with immediate effect.

First Choice Credit Union launches new ATM service in Ballyhaunis

Fri, Feb 04, 2022

On Friday last, First Choice Credit Union officially launched their new 24/7 ATM service in their Ballyhaunis branch situated on Clare Street.

Donkeys rescued in severe state of neglect on Mayo/Sligo border

Fri, Feb 04, 2022

Felix, Fia and Faye (pictured) are receiving long overdue care and attention in the ISPCA’s National Animal Centre in Longford, after being rescued by Senior Inspector Kevin McGinley.

Hedge cutting season concludes at end of month

Fri, Feb 04, 2022

Mayo County Council is issuing a renewed call for landowners, farmers and householders to ensure their roadside hedges and overhanging trees are cut and maintained so that motorists, cyclists and pedestrians can travel safely on roads. The 2021/22 hedge cutting season which started on September 1, 2021, will end on February 28.

Candlelight Ball fundraising evening with a host of top names

Fri, Feb 04, 2022

The annual Western Care Candlelight Ball - a highly anticipated occasion every Valentine’s weekend - will be a virtual event once more this year, following on from the success of last year’s online event, which raised over €35,000 for children and adults with learning disabilities all over Mayo.

Mayo women to bare all in Irish Community Air Ambulance fundraiser

Fri, Feb 04, 2022

A cheeky women’s-only fundraiser - Dip in the Nip - will be held in Mayo next month to raise funds for the Irish Community Air Ambulance.

Achill Island RNLI carries out medical evacuation on Clare Island in first call-out of 2022

Fri, Feb 04, 2022

Achill Island RNLI medically evacuated a man from Clare Island on Friday afternoon, January 28, in what was its first call-out of 2022.

Mercy Sisters embrace the world of podcasting

Fri, Feb 04, 2022

Six Mercy Sisters from the Western Province, Ireland, have embraced the world of Podcasting.

Empire Nights in Castlebar

Fri, Feb 04, 2022

In January 1831, Mr Kyle, self-styled Professor of Dancing and Composer to the Irish Court, published an invitation to a Grand Ball at the Great Rooms in Castlebar Courthouse on the Green.

Bridge over old railway line needs to be addressed

Fri, Feb 04, 2022

Councillors in the Claremorris-Swinford Municipal District have asked that action be taken by the council on a bridge on the Claremorris to Kiltimagh road that crosses an old railway line at Drumeen.

Poor broadband affecting east Mayo businesses

Fri, Feb 04, 2022

A number of businesses in east mayo that are trying to expand are finding it difficult to do so, due to poor broadband in the area, the February meeting of the Claremorris-Swinford Municipal District was told this week.

Call for traffic calming in Tiernaur

Fri, Feb 04, 2022

Achill based Fianna Fáil councillor Paul McNamara has requested that Mayo County Council look into implementing traffic-calming measures in Tiernaur on the N59 between Newport and Mulranny.

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