Westport Lion Heads Irish District

Fri, Jul 03, 2020

Des Ryan from Westport has been elected as District Governor of Lions Clubs International in Ireland. He succeeds Bernard Black of Antrim Coast Lions Club and will lead 2,150 Lions who are members of 103 Clubs in District 133 of the world-wide organisation.

Gardaí issue warning about dogs worrying livestock

Fri, Jul 03, 2020

Gardaí are appealing to all dog owners to ensure their dogs are kept under control, as Gardaí have received nearly 50 reports of livestock being attacked since March 2020.

Flynn calls for remote participation at meetings

Fri, Jul 03, 2020

Fine Gael Cllr Peter Flynn has called for the possibility of elected members being able to take part in Municipal District meetings through telephonic means - if they are not able to attend in the future.

Carey elected as chair of Westport-Belmullet MD

Fri, Jul 03, 2020

Fianna Fail’s Cllr Sean Carey was elected as the chairperson of the Westport-Belmullet Municipal District at the district's Annual General Meeting, which took place in the Mayo County Council chamber on Tuesday.

Sinn Féin's Murray takes top seat in Claremorris-Swinford MD

Fri, Jul 03, 2020

Sinn Féin's Charlestown based councillor, Gerry Murray, was elected to the position of Cathaoirleach of the Claremorris-Swinford Municipal District at the district's AGM, which took place in the Cultural Centre in Swinford on Wednesday.

New cardiac care unit in place in Mayo University Hospital

Fri, Jul 03, 2020

Cardiology outpatient appointments and clinics are now gradually resuming at Mayo University Hospital (MUH).

McNamara queries the number of septic tanks failing inspections

Fri, Jul 03, 2020

Fianna Fail Achill based Cllr Paul McNamara has queried why a high number of sceptic tanks in the area are failing their inspections.

Mayo Roscommon Hospice Shop in Swinford celebrates 20th birthday

Fri, Jul 03, 2020

The Mayo Roscommon Hospice Shop in Swinford will celebrate 20 years in business on Tuesday, July 7. The Hospice Shop in Swinford was the first of 12 shops operated by the Foundation to open in 2000.

Westport Library reopens to public

Fri, Jul 03, 2020

Westport Library reopened to the public on Tuesday last following several weeks of operating behind closed doors due to the Covid-19 restrictions.

Conway-Walsh Seeks Motor Tax Rebate for Over 70s

Fri, Jul 03, 2020

"Your car is off the road because you are over 70 and the Government instructed you to stay home. The motor tax that you had already paid for those months that became a lockdown is now totally wasted. I think that you deserve a motor tax rebate or a tax extension" says Mayo Sinn Féin TD Rose Conway-Walsh, but the Government does not.

Iarnrod Éireann to seek planning permission to solve Kilnageer crossing concerns

Fri, Jun 26, 2020

Iarnrod Éireann has given a commitment that it will look for planning permission to build a bridge at Kilnageer between Breaffy and Belcarra in early 2021.

Ring allocates over €500,000 for two landmark Mayo projects

Fri, Jun 26, 2020

Michael Ring TD, Minister for Rural and Community Development, yesterday announced that he has allocated €524,116 to support the development of proposals for two significant Mayo rural development initiatives.

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