Official launch of the charity Friends of Mayo University Hospital

Fri, Oct 01, 2021

The official launch of the charity Friends of Mayo University Hospital took place on Friday, September 24, in Mayo University Hospital.

Law Society appoints Mark Garrett as new Director General

Fri, Oct 01, 2021

The Law Society of Ireland has appointed Mark Garrett as new Director General. He will commence the role on January 3, 2022. The appointment was approved by the Law Society Council at a recent meeting on September 24.

See and be seen - driving with proper vehicle lights

Fri, Oct 01, 2021

If you’ve driven after dark or on a wet day, you’ve seen it: a car up ahead with no rear lights illuminated, barely visible on the road.

Judging for IPB Pride Of Place to get under way in Mayo

Fri, Oct 01, 2021

Final stages of judging for the 2021 IPB Pride of Place Competition in Mayo will take place on October 6 and 7.

Belmullet's Nicola releases new children's adventure book

Fri, Oct 01, 2021

Nicola Lavelle (Nicola Ní Mhaolábhail) from Belmullet, is a primary school teacher and author of a new book - Glór ar Inis Gluaire.

Home to Mayo plans accelerate as month-long festival begins to take shape

Fri, Oct 01, 2021

Following Mayo County Council’s success in having ‘Home to Mayo’ selected as part of the Global Irish Festival Series, event organisers are busy putting plans in place for a Mayo experience for anyone visiting next May.

All social media abuse totally unacceptable

Fri, Oct 01, 2021

The recent backlash to the aggressive social media commentary directed towards certain Mayo players following the All Ireland is welcome and is overdue.

Westport writer makes shortlist of RTÉ short story competition

Sun, Sep 26, 2021

Hugo Kelly from Westport, is among 10 writers from almost 2,800 entries to be shortlisted for the RTÉ Short Story Competition in honour of Francis MacManus.

Fund-raising campaign to keep Kiltimagh Museum doors open

Sun, Sep 26, 2021

A GoFundMe campaign has been set up to help secure a future for Kiltimagh Museum.

Essential watermain improvement works due to begin in Swinford

Sun, Sep 26, 2021

Essential works will begin this week to replace an old watermain in Swinford that is prone to high levels of leakage.

Launch of the Safeguarding Children and Young People in Mayo Initiative

Sun, Sep 26, 2021

A new initiative is about to launch in Mayo to support organisations across the county that provide activities for children and young people.

Mayo native Company Quarter Master Sergeant receives award from President

Sat, Sep 25, 2021

Supreme Commander of the Defence Forces, President Michael D Higgins, this week welcomed a small group to Aras an Uachtarán where he presented serving members with Defence Forces Values Awards.

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