Industrial wind farms will have negative impact on tourism—Murray
Fri, Aug 02, 2013
Sinn Féin county councillor Gerry Murray has expressed serious concerns about a number of proposals by various companies to build wind farms in high amenity areas of Mayo. Cllr Murray said the size and the scale of some of these proposals would seriously threaten the natural amenity of Mayo and would have serious consequences for tourism in the county in general. One such proposal in North Mayo is for 450 wind turbines with 90 acres required for each turbine.
Read more ...MCI Ireland launches film on the impact of domestic abuse on children
Fri, Aug 02, 2013
A film produced by a Mayo-based organisation on the impact of domestic abuse on children was launched last week in Dublin Castle, by Emily Logan, ombudsman for children. The film, from MCI Ireland, highlights issues that arise for children in the context of domestic abuse after a couple separates. Children’s Ombudsman Emily Logan stressed “the importance of services that not only invest in children and families but that also hear directly from children”, adding that this was the only way “we can get a true understanding of how issues such as domestic violence impact upon them”.
Read more ...Mayo couple win €350,000
Fri, Aug 02, 2013
A lucky couple from Mayo collected a cheque for €350,000 from the National Lottery last week. The delighted couple, who wish to remain private, won their prize in the Lotto Plus 1 draw on May 18.
Read more ...Wise up to water safety this Bank Holiday weekend
Fri, Aug 02, 2013
As we head into the busiest holiday weekend of the year, Michael Gavin, Mayo County Council’s water safety officer is advising everyone to take personal responsibility for their own safety while in or near water.
Read more ...The Gathering provides welcome boost to local businesses
Fri, Aug 02, 2013
Fine Gael councillor Gerry Coyle has welcomed the latest official data on overseas travel from the Central Statistics Office, which has reported an increase of overseas visitor numbers to Ireland, up 5.4 per cent for first half of this year, the year of The Gathering.
Read more ...The Pipe director crowdsourcing funding for new porject
Fri, Aug 02, 2013
Richard O’Donnell the director of the award winning and internationally acclaimed film The Pipe has been trying to get funding for his new project On the Horizon and so he has decided to set up a Fund It campaign.
Read more ...101 American Classic & Retro Show 2013
Fri, Aug 02, 2013
Into The West American Auto Club is hosting its annual event - the 101 American Classic and Retro Show on August 11 in Castlebar. The event will take place on a hard surfaced site at Shaw Commercials, Breaffy Road Business Park, and will assist with funding towards Talkaboutit, the voluntary organisation based in Mayo which raises awareness about suicide.
Read more ...Museum of Country Life makes most popular tourist attractions list
Fri, Aug 02, 2013
Fáilte Ireland, the national tourism authority, has published its listing of Ireland’s top visitor attractions for 2012. National Museum of Ireland – Country Life, Turlough Park is among the list of top free attractions, recording 99,682 visitors.
Read more ...Jobs boost for Castlebar in new regional Irish Water Office
Fri, Jul 26, 2013
The locations of eight Irish Water’s regional offices were announced on Wednesday with Castlebar selected as the regional office for the Connacht/Ulster region; giving a much needed boost to the creation of jobs in the county town.
Read more ...McGeever before court for wasting Garda time
Fri, Jul 26, 2013
Mayo native Kevin McGeever, with an address at Ballywinna, Craughwell, Co Galway, appeared before Strokestown District Court in Co Roscommon on Wednesday in relation to charges of wasting Garda time.
Read more ...Fine weather brings out vandals and thieves
Fri, Jul 26, 2013
Gardaí are investigating vandalism to and theft from boats moored at Moorehall, Lough Carra.
Read more ...Man accused of sending offensive text to garda
Fri, Jul 26, 2013
A man who faces a charge of sending a grossly offensive/indecent/obscene/menacing message by phone to a member of An Garda Siochana was before Ballina District Court this week.
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