€1.3 million for Mayo from Sports Capital Programme

Fri, Oct 09, 2015

Michael Ring, Minister of State for Tourism and Sport, has announced €1,325,307 in funding for local sports projects across the county. Minister of State Ring made the announcement yesterday (Thursday, October 8) as part of the national programme which saw €41 million handed out to 891 organisations nationally.

Ring welcomes progress in Tubberhill Housing Project

Fri, Oct 09, 2015

Michael Ring, Minister of State for Tourism and Sport, has welcomed the confirmation from the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government that Mayo County Council has been given permission to proceed with detailed design and tender documentation for the proposed housing project at Tubberhill, Westport.

Extension of Home Renovation Incentive scheme is improving homes and creating jobs in Mayo

Fri, Oct 09, 2015

Fine Gael TD John O’Mahony has said that the extension of the Home Renovation Incentive Scheme has been good for the local economy, in that it is improving people’s homes and also creating jobs in Mayo.

Knock Shrine launches new faith renewal programme

Fri, Oct 09, 2015

An environmental expert, who worked on Pope Francis’ groundbreaking new encyclical on ecology and planetary problems, is to speak at a day conference on eco-theology in Knock Shrine next month. Fr Sean McDonagh is coming to Knock Shrine as part of a new series of faith renewal events, launched last week.

First steps taken for 30kph zones in Claremorris

Fri, Oct 09, 2015

The elected members of the Claremorris Municipal District welcomed the first moves that are being made to reduce the speed limit on a number of roads in the centre of the town from 50kph to 30kph. The roads selected for the reduction will take in Mount Street, Main Street, James Street, d'Alton Street, The Square, Ballyhaunis Road, Railway Road, and the NCF Road.

Irish Water and Ballina representatives meet again

Fri, Oct 09, 2015

A further meeting took place in Ballina last week with representatives from Irish Water, Mayo County Council, elected representatives, and Ballina Chamber of Commerce to discuss the emergency watermains rehabilitation works which are being fast-tracked by Irish Water.

Knock is ready for papal visit if Pope comes to Ireland

Fri, Oct 02, 2015

With hopes high this week in the Catholic community that Pope Francis will make the first papal visit to Ireland in almost 40 years following the announcement that Ireland will host the next World Families Meeting in 2018, there is great hope that if he does visit Ireland he will visit Knock Shrine.

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Fri, Oct 02, 2015

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Crossmolina Flood Relief Scheme part of OPW investment programme

Fri, Oct 02, 2015

Deputy Michelle Mulherin has welcomed confirmation that the Crossmolina Flood Relief Scheme will be funded as part of the OPW's €430 million capital investment programme. Dep Mulherin said: "This is excellent news, I arranged for Junior Minister Simon Harris to visit Crossmolina and meet with local residents and businesses where he heard first hand the stories of destruction and devastation which visited locals when the River Deel burst its banks in 2006. The need for this scheme is something I have been pressing for some time now and I am glad to say progressing it has been a priority under this Government. The inclusion of this scheme in the Capital Investment Programme by Minister Harris will ensure it is actually delivered and built."

Broadband promises broken — Chambers

Fri, Oct 02, 2015

Fianna Fáil General Election candidate for Mayo Cllr Lisa Chambers has accused the Government of breaking yet another promise on broadband. As part of the Capital Investment Programme announced this week, Communications Minister Alex White pledged to spend €275m on the National Broadband Plan. However, that is significantly less than the €512m initially promised for the project.

Fianna Fáil agriculture policy levels the playing field for Mayo farmers — Calleary

Fri, Oct 02, 2015

Fianna Fáil TD for Mayo Dara Calleary says the party’s new agriculture policy will ensure that farmers are given a fair deal when it comes to pricing and farm profitability.  The strategy, “Securing fair process and increased profitability for farmers,” demonstrates Fianna Fáil’s commitment to family farming and seeks to protect the viability of these important businesses.

Castlebar is ready for barbershop singing invasion

Fri, Oct 02, 2015

It’s all systems go for the Irish Association Barbershop Singers (IABS) convention in Castlebar this weekend, and music fans are in for a treat as most events are open to a public audience. A weekend of non-stop barbershop singing and fun is in store for Castlebar and you can expect top quality concerts, and no doubt many impromptu performances in venues throughout Castlebar.

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