Almost €100,000 approved for roadworks in Claremorris - Connolly
Fri, Feb 08, 2019
Fine Gael councillor, Tom Connolly, has warmly welcomed the funding allocation for two junctions in Claremorris, namely Claremount, Claremorris (LT55512) and Mayfield Road Junction with Ballinrobe Road in Claremorris (LP1506).
Read more ...Mayo projects going for gold at All Ireland community and council awards
Fri, Feb 08, 2019
Mayo has five projects shortlisted for the All Ireland Community and Council Awards. For thirteen years these awards have grown in popularity nationwide, celebrating community and councils working together.
Read more ...Teens attend hard hitting road safety event
Thu, Feb 07, 2019
More than 1,600 teens attend a hard-hitting road safety event today at Breaffy house Resort in Castlebar.
Read more ...Coast Guard calls on public to heed weather warning
Thu, Feb 07, 2019
In light of the severe Weather Warning issued by Met Éireann for Friday, February 8 the Coast Guard is calling on the general public and all mariners to heed the warnings and take appropriate action.
Read more ...Ireland West Airport commences work on upgrading Departures Hall at the airport
Thu, Feb 07, 2019
As part of their ongoing Airport Transformation programme, work has commenced on re-modelling and redesigning the existing Departures area at the airport to create a modern and spacious departures hall.
Read more ...€500,000 fine after fatal accident at Mayo quarry
Wed, Feb 06, 2019
On Wednesday at Castlebar Circuit Court, Judge Rory McCabe imposed a fine of €500,000 on Harrington Concrete and Quarries ULC for three separate breaches of health and safety legislation.
Read more ...150 jobs for Castlebar as Meissner Filtration Products unveil plans
Fri, Feb 01, 2019
Meissner Filtration Products announced today that it will expand manufacturing operations by establishing a facility in County Mayo, Ireland, creating upwards of 150 jobs over the next 5 years.
Read more ...Councillors call for action on Market Lane in Westport
Fri, Feb 01, 2019
Calls were made this week for Mayo County Council to engage with NAMA over the condition of Market Lane in Westport. The laneway, which links the Mill Street car park in the town with Bridge Street, has been the scene of a number of trips and falls by members of the public, it was alleged, at the January meeting of the West Mayo Municipal District.
Read more ...West Mayo councillors dismiss proposal to ring fence funding monies
Fri, Feb 01, 2019
There was a backlash from the elected members of the West Mayo Municipal District at its monthly meeting this week, following a proposal that councillors ring fence some of their allocation from the General Municipal Allocation (GMA) to provide match funding for capital projects in the area.
Read more ...Cancer Care West launches fundraising drive for new Mayo Cancer Bus service
Fri, Feb 01, 2019
Cancer Care West, the West of Ireland cancer charity, is to launch a new bus service for Mayo Cancer patients who have to travel to University Hospital Galway to receive treatment for cancer.
Read more ...Ireland West Airport announces charity partners for 2019
Fri, Feb 01, 2019
Ireland West Airport has announced that Croí, Hope House and The Jack and Jill Foundation have been selected by airport staff as its charity partners for 2019.
Read more ...Motorists advised to pay attention to new speed limit signage
Fri, Feb 01, 2019
Motorists are being advised to pay attention to new speed limit signage erected on Mayo roads. Changes have been made to speed limits throughout Mayo with a view to improving road safety.
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