The Green and the Mall – Castlebar's Historical Treasure Trove

Fri, Oct 29, 2021

It is somewhat ironic that the building on the Green in Castlebar where the Land League was founded should later bear a name denoting Empire - The Imperial. I sometimes sit on a bench on the Green or the Mall that traverses it and mentally step through the historical significance of what is before me.

X-LITE – an exciting and innovative new product launch by two young Mayo men

Fri, Oct 29, 2021

Pat Joyce (Westport) and Oliver Feeney (Ballina) have created a brand new product for the beverages market. It is called “X-LITE” and the pair say they are delighted with their product and that they feel the market 'is calling out for this type of product'.

Recipients of Mayo County Council Arts Service Awards announced

Fri, Oct 29, 2021

Mayo County Council Arts Service is delighted to announce the recipients of Awards for 2021; Music Recording Assistance Award, Drama League Ireland Summer School Award and the Theatre Bursary Award.

Masterclass with producer David Collins

Fri, Oct 29, 2021

Film Mayo in partnership with Samson Films presents an online Masterclass ‘Production Overview from Script to Screen’ with Producer David Collins.

Ballina based AI company expanding to create up to thirty new roles

Fri, Oct 22, 2021

Ballina-based TELUS International AI Data Solutions (formerly Lionbridge AI), has commenced hiring for up to 30 new roles, following its acquisition late last year.

Mayo Gardaí will brighten up your day

Fri, Oct 22, 2021

As we prepare to gain an extra hour’s sleep shortly, with the clocks going back at 2am on Sunday, October 31, the days are getting shorter as darkness falls earlier.

Ballina retains clean status in post-lockdown litter rankings as towns improve

Fri, Oct 22, 2021

The first post-lockdown survey by Irish Business Against Litter shows Ballina in 13th position in the ranking of 40 areas nationwide. While the majority of towns have cleaned up over the past 12 months, litter in main cities has worsened to levels not seen in ten years. Portlaoise emerged as the cleanest town. The study found no fall-off in PPE litter across the country.

Mayo mountain bikers raise nearly €7,000 for local charities

Fri, Oct 22, 2021

A group of Mayo mountain bike enthusiasts took on an 'Everesting' challenge earlier this summer and in doing so raised nearly €7,000, which was split evenly between Croí, the heart and stroke charity, and Mayo Mental Health Services. The fundraiser attempted to raise awareness of the importance of looking after your physical and mental health.

Mindspace Mayo takes centre stage in European Youth Event

Fri, Oct 22, 2021

Midlands-North-West MEP Maria Walsh was proud to host a group of 12 young people from Mindspace Mayo to represent the mental health concerns of young people across the county at the European Youth Event in Strasbourg earlier this month.

N5 sod-turning a huge day for Mayo - Calleary

Fri, Oct 22, 2021

Mayo Fianna Fáil TD Dara Calleary has hailed the sod-turning on the N5 Ballaghaderreen to Scramrogue Road Project as a ‘huge day’ for Mayo and Roscommon.

Police manhunts – County Mayo cases 1814-1821

Fri, Oct 22, 2021

Like the many, I too have travelled the route to England through the port of Holyhead and then onwards east through Wales until the seemingly unintelligible road signs suddenly appear comprehensible.

Beware the polls between elections

Fri, Oct 22, 2021

Many political commentators, broadcasters and journalists are getting carried away with the publication of a number of recent opinion polls, which show an increase in support for Sinn Fein.

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