Irish Heart Foundation seeks big-hearted volunteers in Mayo

Fri, Apr 22, 2016

Be a heart hero on Thursday May 5 and Friday May 6 by joining the Irish Heart Foundation in Mayo for this year’s Happy Heart Appeal sponsored by Abbott and volunteer a few hours of your time to sell Happy Heart pins on-street and raise much-needed funds.

Every day in Ireland 27 people are losing their lives to heart disease and stroke and some 300 new cases are diagnosed daily - yet 80 per cent of these deaths are completely preventable. “Prevention is crucial to stop this disease in its tracks and save lives,” is the message from Irish Heart Foundation medical director and cardiologist Dr Angie Brown ahead of this year’s Happy Heart Appeal.

Ben Garrett to be laid to rest tomorrow

Tue, Apr 19, 2016

The funeral of Ben Garrett from Kilknock, Breaffy, Castlebar will take place this evening and tomorrow. Ben whose remains were found in Galway on Sunday after a search that had lasted over two weeks, was a Private in the Defence Forces.

South Mayo a 'political island' that needs to be brought home

Fri, Apr 15, 2016

With the general election out of the way for now, councillors in Mayo have called for the decision that saw 10,000 Mayo people being subsumed into the Galway West constituency to be reversed ahead of the next time that the voters go to the polls in a general election. Fine Gael Cllr Patsy O'Brien tabled a motion at the April meeting of the local authority calling to reinstate Mayo as a five seat constituency after the completion of the census at the end of the month.

Wild Atlantic Way needs special roads budget says councillor

Fri, Apr 15, 2016

A Fine Gael county councillor has called for a special heading to be included in the next roadworks scheme for Mayo to deal with road works and improvements on the Wild Atlantic Way in the county.

Community first responder scheme being set up in Westport

Fri, Apr 15, 2016

A community first responder scheme operates whereby the ambulance service upon receiving the 112/999 call, in addition to the usual ambulance/EMS personnel, simultaneously dispatches a rostered on call community based first responder.

Concerns that Crossmolina flood relief could take years

Fri, Apr 15, 2016

Flood relief work that is needed to ensure that Crossmolina does not face the same fate as it did last winter could be years off, according to some local councillors, following a presentation of potential solutions to the issue. Last Friday the OPW presented a number of options to help stop the flooding from the Deel which saw the town submerged earlier this year, but it could be several years before effective measures are completed.

Slow progress on Westport House's future

Fri, Apr 15, 2016

Some progress has been made in relation to the future of Westport House, but it could be a number of months before the historic house and estate's future is known. Independent councillor Christy Hyland raised the issue of the house at the April meeting of Mayo County Council this week. Chief executive of Mayo County Council, Peter Hynes, responded to Cllr Hyland saying: "In relation to Westport House, a bit of progress is being made, I can't say any more."

Experience everything Mayo’s newest tourist spot has to offer on the beautiful island of Achill

Fri, Apr 15, 2016

Everyone knows the wonderful setting of Achill Island with its stunning beaches and mountainous views, but now there are more reasons to visit Ireland’s largest island. The Achill Experience features Mayo’s first aquarium, including local indigenous species that can be found in the waters off Achill island, like the spotted cat shark. There are two themed salt water tanks and an open touch tank that allows the visitor to fully engage with the local sea life.

Students are ready to awaken the song inside

Fri, Apr 15, 2016

Over the last number of months, a number of very passionate and enthusiastic religious education and music teachers within the Archdiocese of Tuam have been working on a very exciting new project called Awakening.

Councillors still unhappy with changes in management roles in the council

Fri, Apr 15, 2016

The organisational structure of the senior management of Mayo County Council was raised once again this week by the elected members of the council at their April meeting. Fine Gael councillor Jarlath Munnelly questioned what would happen once the current director of services, Paddy Mahon, left the organisation to take up the role as the chief executive of Longford County Council in the near future. Cllr Munnelly said he hoped that each of the four municipal districts would retain a director of services over each area. This view was backed up by councillors of every political hue in the chamber, with Independent councillor Seamus Weir proposing a motion that each municipal district retain a director of services, which was seconded by Cllr Frank Durcan.

Mayo Roscommon Hospice summer ladies luncheon

Fri, Apr 15, 2016

An afternoon of music, fine food, fashion, and fabulous company awaits at the world famous Mount Falcon Estate in Mayo on Friday May 6 for the annual Mayo Roscommon Hospice summer ladies luncheon. In the company of special guest, RTÉ presenter Miriam O'Callaghan, this promises to be a fun filled afternoon beginning with a garden drinks reception overlooking the 100 acre estate, and followed by a sumptuous three-course lunch in The Fuller Room. The event is in association with Carraig Donn and Corrib Oil.

Mayo Day celebrations in Castlebar

Fri, Apr 15, 2016

Saturday April 30 sees the second annual International Mayo Day. Communities from all over the county, the country and indeed the world will fly the green and red that day in honour of their “Mayoness” and show all that is great about their progressive, can-do county.

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