Alcohol awareness campaign criticised

Fri, Mar 13, 2015

Retired GP and former GAA president, Dr Mick Loftus from Crossmolina, has added his voice to those opposed to a new drinks industry funded alcohol awareness campaign.

Castlebar students’ exhibition in Linenhall

Fri, Mar 13, 2015

Art students from St Gerald’s College, Castlebar, officially opened their annual exhibition of work at the Linenhall Arts Centre, Castlebar, on Monday last.

€200,000 for Kilmovee pitch development

Fri, Mar 13, 2015

Mayo Fine Gael TD, John O’Mahony, has said that the news that over €200,000 has been allocated for the development of an astro-turf pitch in Kilmovee will be warmly welcomed by the people of Kilmovee and its environs.

Kenny welcomes boost in energy efficiency grants

Fri, Mar 13, 2015

An Taoiseach Enda Kenny has welcomed a boost in the level of grants available to householders who want to undertake energy efficiency improvements. The cash value of every grant available to householders under the Better Energy Homes Scheme has been increased, by between 25 per cent to 50 per cent. In addition, a bonus payment has been introduced which will see householders receive bonus payments if they complete three or more energy efficiency improvements.

Community Diary

Fri, Mar 13, 2015

Will you become a Big Brother or Big Sister
The Big Brother Big Sister Programme is looking for highly motivated volunteers, in all areas of Mayo, to share their interests, hobbies, and experience with young people aged 10 to 18 years.

Home repossession crisis looming, says Mayo deputy

Fri, Mar 06, 2015

More than 100 repossession orders came before the circuit court in Mayo last month alone.

Queen of England ‘touched’ by Mayo turf gift

Fri, Mar 06, 2015

A sod of turf from Mayo has warmed the Queen of England’s heart.

‘We have a duty to support young people’, says Taoiseach

Fri, Mar 06, 2015

Young people in Mayo have a new service to support them when it comes to mental health and wellbeing.

Mayo live register figures down 16 per cent since 2012

Fri, Mar 06, 2015

The number of people on the live register in Mayo has dropped by 16 per cent since 2012, according to the figures for January released this week by the Central Statistics Office.