Official opening for €1.6m athletics facility

Fri, Mar 28, 2014

The official opening of the state-of-the-art athletics track in Claremorris will be performed on Sunday by Minister of State for Tourism and Sport, Michael Ring.

Inquest today into Westport man’s death in Nigeria

Fri, Mar 28, 2014

The inquest into the death of an engineer from Westport who died in an apparent ambush by armed robbers in Nigeria in 2012, is to take place today (Friday) at noon in Castlebar Courthouse.

Artsy findings on the street in Castlebar

Fri, Mar 28, 2014

Castlebar’s first silent movie theatre, an all-female tug-of-war battle by Hat Factory workers in 1958, a street crammed with flying linen flags and an interactive light display in a derelict building are all part of a unique arts project being launched in Castlebar tomorrow (Saturday).

Belcarra native brings 19 tech jobs to Castlebar

Fri, Mar 28, 2014

An Taoiseach Enda Kenny is in Castlebar this morning (Friday) to announce the creation of 19 new technology jobs in a leading cloud computing company.

Decision expected this week on future of Elverys

Mon, Mar 24, 2014

Staff at Elverys Sports are “optimistic” ahead of a decision by the examiner, expected later this week, on the future of the company.

Funding of €1.35 million announced for coastal infrastructure

Fri, Mar 21, 2014

Rural coastal economies in Mayo received a boost yesterday (Thursday) with the announcement of €1.35 million in funding for harbours and coastal infrastructre.

Duncan Stewart speaking in Westport on energy independence

Fri, Mar 21, 2014

Environmental campaigner and Eco Eye presenter Duncan Stewart is coming to Westport to speak about a new concept which aims to get local residents and businesses working together in a bid to see the town eventually become energy independent.

Appeal to couples on roadside wedding signage

Fri, Mar 21, 2014

Many wedding guests have whooped for joy when, rattling around roads in unfamiliar terrain, frantically trying to get to the church on time, they spot a cheerful sign erected by the considerate couple directing them to the wedding venue.

However, this cheerful signage, complete with ribbons and bows, is causing a problem on the posts and pillars in one of Ireland's tidiest towns - Westport - because it is often left flying in the wind long after the big day has passed, becoming a tatty eyesore as the months go by.

Gaelforce set for August with new town centre finish

Fri, Mar 21, 2014

The 2014 date for Gaelforce West, one of the most gruelling adventure races in Ireland, has been announced for August 16.

Mayo schools approved for summer works

Fri, Mar 21, 2014

Eight primary schools and five secondary schools have been approved for works under the first round of the Summer Works Scheme.

The scheme will benefit some 2,700 students in Mayo across the 13 schools.

Young pupils impress with business smarts

Fri, Mar 21, 2014

Some 200 pupils from 11 primary schools across Mayo have spent the past 12 weeks getting to grips with the world of business and honing their entrepreneurial skills.

Young No Namers on a national stage

Fri, Mar 21, 2014

Three young people from Mayo are hoping to win national honours for their volunteer work with their local No Name Club.

Shauna Sammon, Westport, Laura Beston, Claremorris, and Luke Worth, Belmullet, are vying for the prestigous title of the No Name Club host or hostess of the year at the awards ceremony in Kilkenny tomorrow night, which will be attended by more than 1,000 of their peers.

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