Inland Fisheries Ireland awarded funding to develop Lough Nanannagh

Fri, Sep 16, 2016

Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) has secured funding of €85,346 to develop a Lough Nanannagh in Claremorris. The proposed project will see Lough Nanannagh developed as a managed stocked trout fishery, complete with a recreation hub located around the lake. The funding was awarded by the Department of Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs as part of the Government’s programme to support rural development.

The development of this natural resource will provide a perfect location for young people and novice anglers to learn and develop skills in the art of fly fishing, boat handling and water safety. An accessible and scenic looped walk around Lough Nanannagh will be provided which will allow for angling, walking, nature observation and picnic points. The existing county council pump house will also be converted into a canteen and a small service facility with toilet and dining facilities.

Leading Irish expert to give talk on Viking settlement on the west coast of Ireland

Fri, Sep 16, 2016

To mark Culture Night this year, the Museum of Country Life in Turlough Park will host a talk on The Vikings on the Atlantic Coast of Ireland. The talk will be given by Eamon P. (Ned) Kelly, who is the former Keeper of Irish Antiquities in the National Museum of Ireland. Ned will be well known to many people in Mayo.

Glowing tributes for retiring area engineer

Fri, Sep 16, 2016

Michael Sweeney, Area Engineer, Claremorris received glowing tributes from members of Claremorris Municipal District at the monthly meeting held in Ireland West Airport, Knock last week.

Mr Sweeney is due to retire in the coming weeks, after spending 41 years as a member of the staff of Mayo County Council.

Bike Buffet for Culture Night

Fri, Sep 16, 2016

Westport Smarter Travel and Gnó Mhaigh Eo will present a special Bike Buffet for Culture Night, this evening Friday, September 16. The plan is to meet in Westport Town Hall at 6.30pm, where people can enjoy a deoch while catching a sneak peak of the newly written play on the life of Major John MacBride: Foxy Jack – Giolla Éireann.

Sacred Knock concert to be screened worldwide

Fri, Sep 16, 2016

A spectacular musical event celebrating God’s love for his creation will take place in Knock Basilica on Saturday and Sunday October 15 and 16. Entitled The Story of Love, this sacred concert brings together choirs from around the world, Italian singers and Irish musicians for a unique musical experience.

World Sepsis Day marked at Mayo University Hospital

Fri, Sep 16, 2016

World Sepsis Day took place this week, on Tuesday, September 13th and initiatives were carried out in all hospitals across the Saolta University Health Care Group to promote sepsis awareness amongst hospital staff, patients, relatives and members of the public. This day was marked this year in Mayo University Hospital (MUH) and the improvements made in sepsis identification and treatment throughout the hospital were highlighted for patients and staff.

The Mayo Nightingale to be remembered in his home town

Fri, Sep 16, 2016

To celebrate the life of John ‘Jack’ Feeney, 'The Mayo Nightingale', an evening of story and song will be presented by Mayo County Council’s Arts Service and Ballina Municipal District in Swinford Cultural Centre on Friday, September 23.

Community news from around the County.

Fri, Sep 16, 2016

Swinford Camera Club
The 2016-2017 Camera Club season begins on Wednesday, September 21. Swinford Camera Club meetings resume again from the third Wednesday in September. As always new members are very welcome to join the club. Swinford Camera Club is a friendly, helpful and very welcoming group. We meet every first and third Wednesday evening at 8pm in the Gateway Hotel. Why not come along to a meeting?

Boil water notice lifted on Lough Mask scheme

Tue, Sep 13, 2016

The boil water notice that had been in place since Friday, September 2 was lifted today, Wednesday, September 13 according to An Taoiseach, Enda Kenny.  In a statement the Taoiseach said, "I am happy to learn the boil notice has been lifted on the Lough Mask Regional Water Supply and I expect every effort will be made to ensure this can be avoided in future.  I understand the boil notice was an inconvenience since it was introduced on September 2, but the protection of public health was the key reason for implementing the notice.  So far, no cases of illness have been reported from the presence of cryptosporidium in the Lough Mask Water Supply."

Independent report on Áras Attracta published

Fri, Sep 09, 2016

The HSE this week published the Independent Report of the Áras Attracta (McCoy) Review Group. Following the broadcast of the Prime Time programme Inside Bungalow 3 by RTE in December 2014, the HSE commissioned the McCoy Review Group to undertake an independent review of the quality of care being provided in Áras Attracta. The findings of the Review Group are presented over a series of three reports.

Castlebar prepares for literary weekend

Fri, Sep 09, 2016

Final touches are being made to Castlebar’s first ever literary festival, Wild Atlantic Words, which takes place next month. Celebrating the literary heritage of the west, the festival features a weekend of readings, recitals, debates, new writing, book launches, poetry and music.

46,500 water consumers still at boiling point

Fri, Sep 09, 2016

A full and comprehensive audit of the Lough Mask Water Treatment Plant was conducted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Tuesday following the issuing of a boil water notice on the scheme last Friday evening. Representatives from Irish Water, Mayo County Council and the Health Service Executive (HSE) were present at the audit.

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