Duffy gets conversation going on potential to pedestrianise areas of Ballina

Fri, Jun 12, 2020

Ballina based Independent Cllr Mark Duffy has asked for the public to weigh in and have a discussion about potentially pedestrianising parts of Ballina town for a trial period.

Ireland West Airport's Gilmore appointed to National Taskforce for Aviation Recovery

Fri, Jun 12, 2020

Ireland West Airport has welcomed the announcement of the appointment of the airport's managing director, Joe Gilmore, to the newly formed Taskforce for Aviation Recovery.

MUH reminds that there is no visiting permitted at the hospital other than in exceptional circumstances

Tue, Jun 09, 2020

The team at Mayo University Hospital would like to remind the public that visiting is still not permitted at the hospital other than in exceptional circumstances.

Global Irish Festival Series 2021 funding announced for Mayo

Tue, Jun 09, 2020

Looking ahead to 2021, Minister of State for Tourism and Sport, Brendan Griffin and Minister of State for the Diaspora and International Development, Ciaran Cannon today announced funding of up to €100k for Mayo County Council through the Global Irish Festival Series.

Mayo Civil Defence receives emergency vehicle boost – Dillon

Tue, Jun 09, 2020

The Civil Defence Unit in Mayo will benefit from a new four-wheel drive vehicle that will respond to emergencies and severe weather events, Fine Gael TD Alan Dillon has confirmed.

Irish Water issues national water conservation order in a bid to safeguard supply for essential purposes

Mon, Jun 08, 2020

Irish Water has confirmed that a National Water Conservation Order commonly referred to as a hosepipe ban has been put in place from Tuesday last June 9 and will stay in place until Tuesday, July 21.

Seven Mayo artists get Covid-19 arts awards

Mon, Jun 08, 2020

The Arts Council has sent itscongratulations to seven Mayo artists who have each been awarded a €3,000 grant to help them make new and original work during the Covid-19 crisis.

Bus Éireann timetables to revert to a ‘weekday schedule

Mon, Jun 08, 2020

In response to the Government announcement on moving to phase 2+ of Ireland’s roadmap for reopening society and business, all weekday Bus Éireann services have returned to a standard Monday to Friday frequency from Monday last June 8, while Expressway will operate a normal schedule with some minor service reductions.

Madden welcomes the earlier reopening of hotels and guesthouses

Mon, Jun 08, 2020

Darren Madden, Chair of the Mayo Branch of the Irish Hotels Federation has welcomed the news that hotels and guesthouses will be able to reopen earlier than previously expected.

'Sending Love' at Mayo University Hospital to keep patients and families connected

Mon, Jun 08, 2020

The occupational therapy department at Mayo University Hospital are inviting family and friends of patients in the hospital to email a letter, photo or video which will be printed, popped into an envelope and delivered to their loved one in hospital.

Warning from Irish Coast Guard and Water Safety Ireland - Inflatable toys present a drowning risk

Mon, Jun 08, 2020

The Irish Coast Guard and Water Safety Ireland are appealing to the public to be mindful of the drowning risk associated with the use of inflatable toys in open water.

Covid cases being treated in MUH continue to drop

Fri, Jun 05, 2020

Significant progress in battling Covid-19 has continued in Mayo this week - the sharp decline in the numbers of new confirmed cases in the county continued with the latest information supplied by the National Public Health Emergency Team at the time of print, showing that the number of cases in Mayo now stands at 570 (as of midnight on Monday, June 1).

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