Recruitment underway for new Elverys jobs
Fri, Jun 19, 2015
Ten of the 40 new jobs announced this week by top sports retailer Elverys Intersport are to be based at the company's head office in Castlebar.
Read more ...Two students injured in Berkeley accident have strong Westport connections
Fri, Jun 19, 2015
The community in Westport has begun to express its sympathy and support for the families and friends of those killed and injured in the horrific balcony collapse in Berkeley California on Tuesday.
Two of the students involved in the tragedy, in which six young people died and seven were injured, have strong Westport connections.
Read more ...Mayo farmers could lead the way on energy crops
Fri, Jun 19, 2015
A bio energy specialist with Teagasc says that farmers in Mayo could lead the way when it comes to Ireland's energy crop sector, following the announcement of a new biomass power plant for Killala.
Read more ...Sharp increase in dogs seized by council
Fri, Jun 19, 2015
The number of stray and unwanted dogs seized by Mayo County Council increased sharply in 2014, according to the latest figures on dog control released by the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government.
Read more ...Moving tributes for John McNicholas at Ballina meeting
Fri, Jun 19, 2015
The elected members and officials of Ballina Municipal District paid moving tributes to the late Mayo County Council worker John McNicholas at their meeting on Tuesday.
Read more ...Taoiseach to open new O'Mahony office
Fri, Jun 19, 2015
An Taoiseach, Enda Kenny will officially open the new constituency office of John O'Mahony TD in Ballinrobe at 5.30pm on Monday evening.
Read more ...Fianna Fáil settle ticket and get stuck into election campaign
Fri, Jun 19, 2015
After a protracted enough process, Fianna Fáil has now settled its election ticket for Mayo.
Read more ...Majority of Mayo GPs sign-up for free under six care
Fri, Jun 19, 2015
Some 78 per cent of Mayo GPs, 66 in total, have so far signed-up to provide free GP services to children under six.
Children under six will now get free GP services from July 1.
Read more ...Áras Attracta assault cases adjourned
Fri, Jun 19, 2015
The cases against six staff members accused of assault at the Áras Attracta care facility in Swinford have been adjourned to July 10.
Read more ...Political boot camp aims to get more Mayo women in the Dáil
Fri, Jun 19, 2015
A non-partisan group which campaigns to get more women involved in politics is aiming to increase the number of female TDs in the county.
Read more ...Out patient waiting lists soar at MGH
Fri, Jun 19, 2015
More than one in four people on the out-patient waiting list for Mayo General Hospital have been waiting more than a year for their appointment.
Read more ...Castlebar to host colour run at Lough Lannagh
Fri, Jun 19, 2015
Get ready to thoroughly ruin those whites. Castlebar is to host one of the most novel and fun charity events out there - a colour run.
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