Local roads 'a disgrace' from N5 construction works

Mon, Feb 27, 2023

With just weeks to go to the grand opening of the new N5 road between Castlebar and Westport, councillors in the county town have complained that service roads impacted by the construction works have been left in a terrible state, with one suggesting that more people than ever will end up using the old road.

Local roads 'a disgrace' from N5 construction works

Mon, Feb 27, 2023

With just weeks to go to the grand opening of the new N5 road between Castlebar and Westport, councillors in the county town have complained that service roads impacted by the construction works have been left in a terrible state, with one suggesting that more people than ever will end up using the old road.

Castlebar MD agrees to explore new running track proposal further by Joan Geraghty

Mon, Feb 27, 2023

Castlebar MD has agreed to sit down with members of the New Castlebar Track (NCT) group to explore the possibility of a joint venture between it and ATU Mayo to develop the running track at St Mary's to an international standard 8-lane amenity - in a follow-up to a lengthy presentation on the project made by NCT in January.

News briefs

Fri, Feb 17, 2023

Mayo nominee appointed to Údarás na Gaeltachta Interim Board

Ballina Arts are for all to enjoy

Fri, Feb 17, 2023

Ballina Arts Centre, which has enjoyed enormous growth and development over the past sixteen years under the stewardship of outgoing Director Sean Walsh, is now preparing for a new era in which all of the community in North Mayo and beyond is invited to come visit and enjoy everything the amenity has to offer.

Hostel in Ballycastle is being considered for Ukrainian refugees

Fri, Feb 17, 2023

The Director of Services for Housing with Mayo County Council has confirmed that the hostel in Ballycastle in North Mayo is being looked at for the housing of up to 50 Ukrainian refugees.

Mayo senator says resignations of female world leaders raise questions about how women are treated in politics

Fri, Feb 17, 2023

Fianna Fail Senator and Leader of the Seanad, Lisa Chambers, has expressed her disappointment at the recent resignation of two female world leaders, Nicola Sturgeon and Jacinda Ardern. Both leaders were renowned for their strong and responsible leadership and served as role models for women around the world.

Historical Society talk in Claremorris

Fri, Feb 17, 2023

Claremorris Historical Society will host a talk by historian Dr. Michael O’Connor, to be held in the Town Hall Studio on Thursday 2nd March at 8pm.

More growth for Ballina with Jackie Clarke Collection

Fri, Feb 10, 2023

Organisers of Ballina 2023 promised a big year for the town as it celebrates its 300th anniversary this year with a busy calendar of events and activities, and just one month in, the North Mayo town is very much on the map with a host of plans and dreams to build on its success to date.

News Briefs

Fri, Feb 10, 2023

Dublin Train issues, refugee numbers and Lee Keegan tribute

New Bank Holiday extends Westport tourist season

Thu, Feb 09, 2023

The very first St Brigid's Day Bank Holiday on Monday last kick-started the 2023 tourist season at least a month earlier than usual in Westport - with visitors arriving at the end of January to check out all that is on offer in the popular hotspot.

More than half a million in outdoor recreation funding announced for Mayo walks under new national strategy

Fri, Dec 02, 2022

Three Mayo projects are to share €540k in funding announced for the county this week under the newly published National Outdoor Recreation Strategy.

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