Everest Staircase challenge for Hospice

Fri, Jun 11, 2021

Shane Timlin and Fiona Rouse who launched the Everest Staircase Challenge over Easter this year have presented Board Director of MRHF Damian Slater and CEO Martina Jennings with a cheque to the charity of €7,410, from monies raised in the challenge.

News in Brief - Around the county

Fri, Jun 11, 2021

News from around the county 
Mayo YFG to host public meeting with Dillon and Walsh

€181,429 in LEADER funding welcomed for Mayo projects – Ring

Fri, Jun 11, 2021

Michael Ring TD has welcomed the announcement that funding has been allocated to two projects in Mayo through the LEADER Programme. The funding is as follows: €135,429 for Darragh McGee, from Newport, to purpose-build a wheelchair accessible boat for angling, tours etc; and €46,000 for Mayo Communities Caring for Water – to deliver a training programme to community/voluntary groups in Mayo on conserving and protecting water/water bodies. Deputy Ring said: "I’m delighted that this funding is being provided through the LEADER Programme. I hope that the venture to provide fully wheelchair accessible angling is a huge success for the promoter. It is innovative and inclusive and I wish him every success. On the conservation project, this training programme is timely as we all recognise how important our water resources are."

Dillon welcomes announcement of new student rental protections

Fri, Jun 11, 2021

Fine Gael TD Alan Dillon has welcomed the announcement of new student rental protections. Under the Residential Tenancies (No 2) Bill 2021 any upfront payment upon the commencement of a tenancy will be restricted to a total value that does not exceed two months’ rent ie a deposit and one month rent in advance. Deputy Dillon said: "This restriction will apply to all tenancies including for students residing in student specific accommodation. A student can make a larger upfront payment if they so wish, by way of an opt-out option, but they cannot be forced to do so." The Bill also provides that the notice period to be given by students in respect of student specific accommodation will be limited to a maximum 28 days’ notice.

Chambers welcomes €187,835 for Mayo sporting projects

Fri, Jun 11, 2021

Fianna Fáil Senator Lisa Chambers has welcomed an investment package of €187,835 in Dormant Accounts Funding for a wide range of sport and physical activity measures in Mayo.

Symptom free walk-in COVID-19 Testing opening in Ballina on Thursday and Friday

Tue, Jun 08, 2021

A symptom free ‘walk-in, no appointment necessary’ Covid-19 testing facility will open in The Stephenites Ground, Lord Edward Street, Carrowcushlaun West, Ballina, Co. Mayo (F26 E622) on Thursday 10th June and Friday 11th June from 11am to 5pm.

Put Yourself First: Be Happier and More Engaged in Work and in Life

Tue, Jun 08, 2021

JCI Mayo invites you to join them for their latest online event this evening Tuesday, June 8 where self-empowerment advocate, Sara Hauber, will look at determining your values, priorities, and boundaries so you can be happier and more engaged in work and in life.

Eighth detection of pesticides in Newport water supply in two years

Sun, Jun 06, 2021

Another exceedance for the pesticide MCPA has been detected in the public drinking water supply in Newport. This is the eighth detection for MCPA and Glyphosate in this catchment in the last two years and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has put Newport on its priority list as a result.

Tourism head outlines next steps on Clew Bay Greenway project

Sun, Jun 06, 2021

The head of Tourism, Recreation and Amenity for Mayo County Council, Padraig Phiblin, has outlined the council's plans for getting the Clew Bay Greenway project back up and running.

Westport-Belmullet Municipal District Briefs

Sun, Jun 06, 2021

What was said at the Westport-Belmullet Municipal District meeting this week?

Mayo University Hospital reintroduces patient visiting by appointment

Sat, Jun 05, 2021

Since Monday, Mayo University Hospital has been facilitating visits to patients in the ward areas by appointment. Appointments will be staggered across all ward areas each day from 2pm to 4pm.

Swinford Courthouse gets new lease of life

Sat, Jun 05, 2021

The recently refurbished Swinford Courthouse was formally opened this week as one of the designated Digiwest Hubs, by Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys.

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