Sally Rooney confirmed for this year’s Wild Atlantic Words literary festival in Castlebar

Fri, Jun 26, 2020

The Wild Atlantic Words literary festival is delighted to announce that Sally Rooney will be taking part in this year’s festival in her home town of Castlebar.

Weir and Gavin take the Cathaoirleach chains

Fri, Jun 26, 2020

Both the Ballina and Castlebar Municipal Districts elected a new Cathaoirleach this week following their annual general meetings.

Munnelly wants crossing in Ballycastle

Fri, Jun 26, 2020

Fine Gael Cllr Jarlath Munnelly has called for a pedestrian crossing to be installed on Main Street in Ballycastle. Cllr Munnelly told the monthly meeting of the Ballina Municipal District that the street in Ballycastle was very wide and it was not easy for people to cross and the installation of a pedestrian crossing would be a huge benefit for the people living and businesses in the town.

O’Hara calls for plan to be put in place to clean up approach road to Ballina town centre

Fri, Jun 26, 2020

Fine Gael Cllr John O’Hara put forward a motion calling for a plan to be put in place to do something to clean up the approach to Ballina town centre, at the monthly meeting of the Ballina Municipal District this week.

Duffy calls for temporary pedestrianisation in Ballina

Fri, Jun 26, 2020

Independent Cllr Mark Duffy put forward a motion calling for the pedestrianisation of Pearse Street in Ballina on a trial basis - from Melvin’s Insurance to The Junction - for the months of July and August from 12pm on Saturdays to Monday mornings.

Ireland West Airport welcomes publication of interim Aviation Taskforce report

Fri, Jun 26, 2020

Ireland West Airport has welcomed the publication of the interim Aviation Taskforce draft report to the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Shane Ross, detailing key recommendations to support the restoration of air access and balanced regional development.

Mayo man shortlisted for JCI Ten Outstanding Young Persons of the Year Award

Fri, Jun 26, 2020

Mayo man Aaron Hannon, a research fellow at the Translational Medical Device Lab at NUI Galway, has been shortlisted to the last 20 of the Junior Chamber International (JCI) Ten Outstanding Young Persons of the Year Award.

Martin Sheridan bursary award winners announced

Fri, Jun 26, 2020

Mayo County Council is proud to sponsor and support the Martin Sheridan Bursary, which provides financial assistance to Mayo athletes as they strive to make an impact on the National, European and International Olympic stages.

HSE blocking hospital access says Conway-Walsh

Fri, Jun 26, 2020

Sinn Féin TD Rose Conway-Walsh has asserted: "Covid cannot be used as a cover to downgrade or close district and community hospitals" .

UAR Mayo calls on government to make major reforms

Fri, Jun 26, 2020

World Refugee Day was celebrated internationally last Saturday, June 20. To mark this important day, United Against Racism Mayo (UAR Mayo ) has called for solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement, all refugees and people of colour who experience racism in our community and worldwide.

Symbolic 10k walk to mark this year's Castlebar Four Days Walks

Fri, Jun 26, 2020

In eight days’ time, the 53rd Castlebar International Four Days’ Walks should have been taking place. Unfortunately, because of the Covid-19 pandemic, the organisers have had to make the difficult decision to cancel the festival this year.

Pyrite remediation scheme for Mayo due to be opened shortly – Ring

Fri, Jun 26, 2020

Michael Ring TD, the Minister for Rural and Community Development, has welcomed the announcement by Government that its new Defective Concrete Blocks Grant Scheme will open shortly.

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