Parents missing out on tuition fee tax relief

Fri, May 09, 2014

Parents of the almost 5,000 third level students in Mayo could be missing out on up to €900 in tax relief.

Swinford going trad mad for Mayo Fleadh this weekend

Fri, May 09, 2014

Swinford is going trad mad this weekend for the arrival to town of the Mayo Fleadh.

Locals saddened as herons killed in Belleek Woods

Fri, May 02, 2014

There have been strong calls to designate scenic Belleek Woods on the banks of the River Moy in Ballina a wildlife sanctuary after a number of young herons were killed this week during tree felling by Coillte.

Locals reacted angrily when the tree top nests of the tranquil wading birds, which have become a much loved sight along the riverbanks, were inadvertently disturbed and a number of chicks were found dead on the forest floor in the days that followed.

Irish people showed their love for Mayo in 2013

Fri, May 02, 2014

Whether it is our dramatic coastal scenery, world class cycling attractions or soft, rolling green hills, something about Mayo has mass appeal.

Lecanvey death ‘not suspicous’

Fri, May 02, 2014

Gardaí are not treating as suspicious the death of a woman whose body was discovered in an apartment in Lecanvey on Wednesday.

Mayo County Council launch Community Diaspora Tourism Initiative fund

Fri, May 02, 2014

Mayo County Council has launched a new community tourism initiative for the Diaspora which seeks to build on the legacy of The Gathering 2013. The Minister of State for Tourism and Sport, Michael Ring, officially launched the initiative, a joint partnership by Fáilte Ireland, IPB Insurance, and the 34 local authorities, to provide an annual fund of €1m over the next three years to support up to 700 local community-based events each year around the country. Mayo County Council will provide €30,000 over the next three years for this purpose.

Holmes Calls for immediate release of beach repair funding

Fri, May 02, 2014

Independent Councillor Michael Holmes has criticised the four month delay in repairing storm damaged beaches and piers in north and west Mayo, stating that the delay by the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) in signing off on proposed works will cause huge losses for local businesses and the region’s tourist industry.

Erris festival pulls in big names

Fri, May 02, 2014

Áras Inis Gluaire, the arts centre in Belmullet, has announced a new literary festival for north Mayo with some leading literary figures already secured for the inaugural event.

New channel IrishTV launches in Westport

Fri, May 02, 2014

Ireland’s newest television channel was launched last night (Thursday) in Westport.

New LEO service will support Mayo businesses

Fri, May 02, 2014

A new service to provide supports and advice to businesses, entrepreneurs and start-ups in Mayo was launched this week.

The Mayo Local Enterprise Office (LEO) is replacing the Mayo County Enterprise Board and aims to help people who are thinking about starting a new business or established businesses who want to grow and expand.

‘Immensely brave’ Bohola girl secures €1.5m settlement

Fri, May 02, 2014

The solictor of a 14-year-old Bohola girl with cerebral palsy, who secured a €1.5 million settlement this week, has described his client as “immensely brave and couragous”.