Covid warning as tens of thousands flock west

Fri, Jul 23, 2021

With tens of thousands of holidaymakers and racing fans flocking to the west from this weekend, the HSE has asked people to exercise caution, with local Covid-19 figures having trebled in the last week.

€337,000 connected hubs funding welcomed by Calleary

Fri, Jul 23, 2021

Dara Calleary TD has welcomed funding of over €337,000 for Mayo from the Department of Rural and Community Development under The Connected Hubs Scheme. There is also an additional €250,000 for the Udaras na Gaeltachta gTeic hubs across Mayo, Galway and Donegal.

Formal approval of €18.4 million extension for Mayo University Hospital

Fri, Jul 23, 2021

Fine Gael TD for Mayo, Alan Dillon, has welcomed formal approval from HSE Estates for an €18.4 million extension at Mayo University Hospital.

Development plan vote decided by Cathaoirleach's casting vote

Sat, Jul 17, 2021

It took almost a quarter-of-an-hour and the casting vote of the new Cathaoirleach of Mayo County Council, Michael Smyth to pass a vote at the council's July meeting which was held remotely this week.

Community collaborates with state agencies to open historic Blacksod Lighthouse to the public

Sat, Jul 17, 2021

Comharchumann Forbartha Ionad Deirbhile has taken the next step in their preparations to open Blacksod Lighthouse to the public. This week Irish Lights and Mayo County Council signed a lease with Comharchumann Forbartha Ionad Deirbhile to take over this historic building and open it to the public for guided tours.

Twice weekly flights from Knock to Milan take off this Winter

Sat, Jul 17, 2021

Ireland West Airport has welcomed the announcement by Ryanair of a new twice weekly service to Milan (Bergamo) in Italy to operate this winter.

Castlebar loses out as Connacht final moves to Croke Park

Fri, Jul 16, 2021

The Connacht Senior Football Championship Final between Mayo and Galway will be played in Croke Park, following an announcement this week by Connacht GAA.

Ultra Cyclists back in the saddle again for charity

Fri, Jul 16, 2021

The Ultra Cyclists are once again gearing up to undertake a ultra cycling challenge to raise funds for three mental health charities – Mindspace Mayo, Turn2me and Make the Moove, a Macra na Feirme mental health initiative.

Local Link Mayo launch new strategy plan

Fri, Jul 16, 2021

Local Link Mayo have officially launched recently 'A Connected Mayo' their TFL Local Link Mayo Strategy.

Mayo County Council encouraging people to think outside the car for short journeys

Fri, Jul 16, 2021

Did you know driving short journeys (less than five minutes) can be twice as polluting per kilometre due to the energy needed to start and stop the engine, and that drivers and passengers suffer the worst effects of this pollution burst as there can be up to double the amount of pollution inside vehicles?

In search of barn owls in Mayo

Fri, Jul 16, 2021

BirdWatch Ireland are undertaking a survey of Barn Owls in Mayo this summer and they are requesting the assistance of the public and landowners to report information on Barn Owls to help direct the survey efforts.

Covid related queries amongst members of Mayo senior football panel

Fri, Jul 09, 2021

Mayo’s preparations for Sunday’s clash with Leitrim in the Connacht GAA Senior Football Championship have been disrupted by a number of Covid-19 related issues.

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