Burke calls for council to write to government over grant scheme

Fri, Apr 16, 2021

Ballinrobe-based Fine Gael councillor, Cllr Michael Burke, has called on Mayo County Council to write to the government over what he feels is 'an unfair Covid grant scheme for businesses which is not allowing some small business to apply for assistance'.

Ryan calls for more from velocity patcher

Fri, Apr 16, 2021

Fianna Fáil councillor Damien Ryan has called for more returns to be seen on the roads from the velocity patchers owned by Mayo County Council. The Ballinrobe-based councillor welcomed the news that Mayo County Council was in the process of finalising the purchase of a fourth velocity patcher for the county - but he told the April meeting of the council, 'we should be seeing more return from those machines on the road'.

Munnelly looks for road works to be tendered to ensure they are completed

Fri, Apr 16, 2021

Fine Gael councillor Jarlath Munnelly has asked Mayo County Council to consider putting a bundle of its roadworks projects out for tender, to ensure they are completed this year. Speaking at Mayo County Council’s April meeting this week, Cllr Munnelly said: “We will be under pressure in what is a very large roads project this year to get them all finished, it is April now and everybody knows with Covid we have been set back. I think the county council has to make a serious effort to get this done.

Conway-Walsh calls on all parties to back SF 'Charter for Carers'

Fri, Apr 16, 2021

Sinn Féin Mayo TD Rose Conway-Walsh has urged all parties to back Sinn Féin’s ‘A Charter For Family Carers’, which was launched this week.

Quest to recognise Mayo’s Outstanding Young People has begun

Fri, Apr 16, 2021

Following on from the success of last year’s JCI Mayo TOYP awards, where three local winners went on to win at the National finals, and Ballina Man, Aaron Hannon, claimed his spot in the World’s Top 10 - nominations to identify more outstanding young people in Mayo are now being sought from the public.

Mayo Garda helps launch 100k in 30 Days for Breast Cancer Ireland

Fri, Apr 16, 2021

A Garda from Shrule, and a breast cancer survivor, Fiona Morgan-Coleman, has helped launch this year's 100k in 30 Days event, in aid of Breast Cancer Ireland

Mayo people invited to have their say in shaping the future of remote working

Fri, Apr 16, 2021

Fine Gael wants to hear the views of people in Mayo on remote working - during an online event, to be attended by An Tánaiste Leo Varadkar, TD, and Alan Dillon, TD.

O'Malley leaves online council meeting in protest at land deal

Fri, Apr 16, 2021

A land swap and sale deal between Mayo County Council and Inishoo Management Limited that was passed at the April meeting of the local authority, has been objected to by a Westport-based councillor.

Gardaí seize €29,000 in drugs and 15 vehicles during Easter weekend operations

Fri, Apr 09, 2021

Gardaí in the Mayo Garda Division have seized more than €29,000 in suspected cannabis herb and cocaine (pending analysis), and 15 vehicles, as part of a policing operation over the bank holiday weekend.

Chambers welcomes council purchase of Castlebar Military Barracks

Fri, Apr 09, 2021

Fianna Fáil senator Lisa Chambers has welcomed the purchase of the Castlebar Military Barracks by Mayo County Council.

Ballyhaunis Chamber launches petition to reverse BOI closure decision

Fri, Apr 09, 2021

Ballyhaunis Chamber has launched a petition to try and get Bank of Ireland to change its mind on a recent announcement to close its branch in the town.

Calls for N5 developers to go with Islandeady Community Council proposals

Fri, Apr 09, 2021

Local politicians have called on Mayo County Council and the contractors carrying out work on the new N5 to listen to the suggestions put forward by the local community council in Islandeady, to deal with a suggested road closure in the area as part of the works.

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