Memorial seat to the Blaine brothers unveiled in Castlebar

Fri, Mar 20, 2015

A memorial seat in honour of two local men was unveiled last Thursday on Linenhall Street, Castlebar. The seat was erected opposite the home of Jack and Tommy Blaine from New Antrim Street, who both died in tragic circumstances in July 2013.

Mulranny awarded silver at Irish Responsible Tourism awards

Fri, Mar 20, 2015

The winners of the 2015 Irish Responsible Tourism Awards were announced last week at the Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Dublin. Mulranny received a silver award in the ‘Best Destination for Responsible Tourism” category.

Students’ Junk fashion wins out

Fri, Mar 20, 2015

A team of young fashion designers from Davitt College, Castlebar, have made it all the way through to the national finals of the Junk Kouture competition,

Mayo clubs should apply now for Sports Capital Programme — O’Mahony

Fri, Mar 20, 2015

“Mayo clubs should apply now for sports capital funding,” said Fine Gael Mayo TD, John O’Mahony. Deputy O’Mahony was speaking after confirmation from the Minister for Sport, Michael Ring, that an extra €40 million has been secured for Sports Capital Programme in 2015.

JCI Mayo to host a day of public speaking and debating

Fri, Mar 20, 2015

Do you quake at the thought of standing up to speak in public? Do you always lose the fight? Fear not. JCI Mayo is hosting JCI Ireland for this year’s spring conference. JCI Mayo openly welcomes past members and senators, and especially members of the public.

Mulherin wants county registrars to appear before Oireachtas committee

Fri, Mar 20, 2015

Mayo Fine Gael TD, Michelle Mulherin, this week called for representatives of county registrars to be invited before the Oireachtas Finance Committee to discuss how meaningful engagement by the banks can help resolve the current situation on mortgage arrears.

Irish Cancer Society calls for grant applications from affiliated cancer support centres in Mayo

Fri, Mar 20, 2015

The Irish Cancer Society’s grant aid programme for affiliated cancer support centres is now open for applications and the society is inviting all affiliated centres, including Cara Iorrais Cancer Support Centre and Mayo Cancer Support Association to apply for funds. The Irish Cancer Society expects to grant more than half a million euro this year to its affiliates and is welcoming applications from new cancer support centres which wish to become affiliates of the society. The society’s affiliation programme which runs in three-year cycles is a network of groups all across Ireland which provide information and support services to people living with cancer.

Get on your bike for the An Post Yeats Tour

Fri, Mar 20, 2015

The An Post Cycle Series, supported by An Post, the Irish Sports Council, and Local Sports Partnerships, encourages people of all fitness levels to get on their bikes in one of the five cycling tours across the country between May and September. The An Post Yeats Tour of Sligo kicks off the series on the May Bank Holiday Weekend and this year is part of the ‘Yeats 2015’ celebrations where cyclists can enjoy the wonderful scenery of Sligo, the spiritual home of the great poet.

Carraig Donn announces 30 new jobs for Westport

Fri, Mar 13, 2015

Westport based retail chain and knitwear manufacturer, Carraig Donn, yesterday afternoon announced the creation of 30 jobs at its knitwear manufacturing plant in Westport.

Kiltimagh parents launch campaign for free town park

Fri, Mar 13, 2015

A group of parents in Kiltimagh have launched a campaign to secure a free-to-use park for the town.

There are currently 38 free playgrounds in Mayo but none in Kiltimagh.

Another step forward for Monasteries of the Moy greenway

Fri, Mar 13, 2015

A further €350,000 has been announced for work on Ballina’s greenway - the Monasteries of the Moy.

Government TDs welcome €11 million in Leader funding for Mayo

Fri, Mar 13, 2015

The announcement of more than €11 million in Leader funding for Mayo this week was welcomed by Government TDs from the county. An Taoiseach, Enda Kenny, said after the announcement: “The €11,121,341 approved by Cabinet for Leader in Mayo is a significant investment in the county. It will allow for the effective and efficient delivery of rural development across the county. It is part of the vision for local government to be the main vehicle of local governance and public service at local level.”

He continued: “The funding announced will allow Leader to continue and strengthen the role it plays in investing in local communities across Mayo. We want local government to lead economic, social and community development. This allows communities deliver efficient and good value services in a manner which represents the views of the people living there. This is vital.”

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