Crafty expo for Turlough museum

Fri, Jul 25, 2014

Mayo’s talented and crafy designers and producers are holding their summer expo on Saturday and Sunday, August 2 and 3, in the Museum of Country Life, Turlough.

Pedestrian crossing for Foxford

Fri, Jul 25, 2014

A new pedestrian crossing is to be in place in Foxford by September.

Urgent action required on Leenane road — Mulroy

Fri, Jul 25, 2014

There is an urgent requirement for action to be taken to get a number of hedges under control on the Leenane road out of Westport, Fianna Fáil councillor Brenda Mulroy said this week.

Speaking at the July West Mayo Municipal District, Cllr Mulroy said: “The road out of Westport towards Leenane is now quite dangerous and the hedges have taken on a life of their own.” The first term county councillor said: “People are having to cross the white line on to the other side of the road quite regularly to avoid having their cars or vans damaged by the hedges and it’s getting very dangerous.”

Tommy Tiernan joins Men’s Shed for a cuppa

Fri, Jul 25, 2014

One of Ireland’s favourite funnymen, Tommy Tiernan, has become an honorary member of Castlebar Men’s Shed.

Week on the Reek kicking off soon

Fri, Jul 25, 2014

Mayo Roscommon Hospices’s big summer fundraiser, A Week on the Reek, kicks off next Friday on August 1 and runs until August 8.

Massive increase in new car sales

Fri, Jul 25, 2014

A new report by the Society of the Irish Motor Industry in association with DoneDeal has shown that new car sales in Mayo have increased by 27 per cent for the first half of 2014. 

Ballycroy National Park Visitors Centre celebrates its sixth birthday

Fri, Jul 25, 2014

Ballycroy National Park Visitor Centre has announced its schedule of events for the summer of 2014. Now in its sixth year of greeting visitors and enthralling the public, the visitor centre, which is located in Ballycroy village, is a hive of activity. Open daily from 10am to 5.30pm, the team are delighted to offer this varied selection of activities which cater for all ages and abilities. All events are free of charge, but prior booking may be required for some. Contact on (098) 49888 or e-mail [email protected].

Westport House Greenway to link Quay to Great Western Greenway

Fri, Jul 25, 2014

The Quay in Westport could soon see itself linked up with the Great Western Greenway if the plans for a greenway through the grounds of Westport House to the Golf Course Road come to fruition.

Report found breaches in care standards at Aras Attracta Swinford

Fri, Jul 25, 2014

The HSE has issued a statement in response to a newly published HIQA report which was critical of care standards at Aras Attracta in Swinford.

Man arrested in connection with Ballina assault

Mon, Jul 21, 2014

A 37-year-old man has been arrested and is being detained at Ballina Garda Station in relation to an alleged serious assault at Ardnaree. 

Music academy gets €10,000 funding

Mon, Jul 21, 2014

The recently launched Mayo Academy of Performing Arts (MAPA) has been awarded €10,000 in funding.

The funding was announced by Minister for Arts Heather Humphreys under the Small Capital Grant Scheme.

Food & Wine Magazine thumbs-up for Mayo restaurants

Mon, Jul 21, 2014

La Fougere restaurant at Knockranny House Hotel has been shortlisted across numerous categories in the prestigious Food & Wine Magazine Restaurant of the Year Awards.

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