Singles Go Wild on Clare Island

Fri, Sep 12, 2014

If you are single, outdoorsy and looking for an alternative to Lisdoonvarna, the singles adventure weekend on Clare Island might be just the ticket for you. Happening on the last weekend in September, you could actually call it the antithesis to a match-making festival. Because even though it is for the unattached, there will be no cringe-inducing match-making involved. Just a gathering of like-minded people having the craic and making new friends (and possibly more).

Westport gears up for European Mobility Week

Fri, Sep 12, 2014

European Mobility Week runs from Monday September 15 to Monday September 22 and Westport Smarter Travel has put together a fun filled programme of events to celebrate.

Thousand expected at Mass in solidarity with Iraqi Christians

Fri, Sep 12, 2014

Thousands of people are expected to gather at Knock Shrine on the eve of World Peace Day - next Saturday September 20 - to express their solidarity with persecuted Christians in Iraq and Syria.

Westport claims national Tidy Towns award

Fri, Sep 12, 2014

Last Monday Westport once again claimed a major national prize in the SuperValu Tidy Towns competition, when it was announced one of Ireland’s Tidiest Large Towns at the awards ceremony in the Helix in Dublin. Westport previously won the overall prize in 2001, 2006, and 2008. It has also taken the Tidiest Large Town prize in 2003, 2006, 2008, 2009, and in 2012. Welcoming the news Minister of State, Michael Ring, said: “This award is richly deserved following the endless work and dedication involved in keeping Westport tidy. I wish to take this opportunity to highly commend the chairperson of Westport Tidy Towns, Ms Rhona Chambers, the committee itself, and the large number of volunteers”. He continued: "The people of Westport take huge pride in the appearance of the town and it is wonderful to see their work in this regard being rewarded.”

Bang goes the gavel

Fri, Sep 12, 2014

Antiques, collectables, good quality modern furnishings and fine art will all be up for auction in Matthews of Oldcastle, Co Meath auction rooms next Tuesday September 16, at 6.30pm.

With over 650 confirmed lots and many more late entries yet to be booked in it promises be a busy and interesting evening auction.

Shortlist announced for Best of Mayo 2014 business awards

Tue, Sep 09, 2014

The public have voted and the results are in!
The businesses shortlisted for the Mayo Advertiser's Best of Mayo Awards 2014 are as follows.

Westport is Ireland’s Tidiest Large Town

Mon, Sep 08, 2014

Westport continued its remarkable run of achievement in the SuperValu Tidy Town competition when it was announced today (Monday, September 8) as Ireland’s Tidiest Large Town at the national awards ceremony in  The Helix in Dublin.

Five new classrooms for St Louis

Mon, Sep 08, 2014

St Louis Community School, Kiltimagh, has been approved funding for five new classrooms.

€10 k drugs seizure in Ballina

Mon, Sep 08, 2014

Gardaí seized drugs worth an estimated €10,000 in Ballina over the weekend.

Castlebar councillor weighs in on fizzy drink vending machine debate

Mon, Sep 08, 2014

A Castlebar councillor has added her voice to the growing number of calls for an outright ban in schools on fizzy drink vending machines.

Preschool children get tattoos on 'belting up'

Mon, Sep 08, 2014

Preschool children in Mayo are getting tattooed as part of a new campaign to remind their parents about the importance of belting up.

Council finances cannot support property tax cut

Fri, Sep 05, 2014

Property owners will find out on Monday if they are likely to get any relief from Mayo County Council by way of a reduction in the local property tax (LPT) rate.

However, the top financial official with Mayo County Council says the authority coffers cannot support any reduction.

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