The Local Crisis Management team at Mayo County Council have convened on an hourly basis over the course of the day to manage the level 3 flood alert that is in place. The progress of the storm is being closely monitored and all local teams are in place to deal with issues as they arise. […]
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Mayo County Council has implemented a level 3 flood response. This means that the flood emergency plan has come into operation and arrangements are in place in areas of the County that may be at higher risk. The first meeting of the local crisis team was convened yesterday afternoon, Sunday October 15th. This team are […]
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Taking into account the public safety messages that have been issued regarding the Level Red Severe Weather Warning the monthly meeting of Mayo County Council scheduled to take place tomorrow, Monday 16th October at 3pm has been postponed. A re-scheduled date will be proposed following consultation with the Cathaoirleach. Mayo County Council will continue to […]
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Issued on Sunday October 15th at 17.00hrs – by Mayo County Council Hurricane Ophelia is expected to approach our shores tomorrow, Monday October 16th bringing severe winds and stormy conditions. High wind speeds in excess of 80 km/h and gusts in excess of 130km/h are expected, potentially causing structural damage and disruption, with dangerous marine […]
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Mayo Social Inclusion Awareness Week takes place from Monday 16th to 22nd October 2017. The week involves a series of initiatives which will take place throughout Mayo highlighting important work which fosters inclusion and equality. These includes projects which celebrate the diversity of people in County Mayo and showcase the work of organisations that promote […]
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Neill O’Neill’s death is one that comes as a huge shock and a jolt to the system. Impossible to comprehend, it just leaves us completely bereft and empty. From journalism, to the local community, to politics and sport, Neill was a champion in many spheres. In the area of business and enterprise support he was […]
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Samhain Abhainn full programme of events: Friday 27th October 6:30 – 8:30pm: Fanta Scary Woods Walk, Belleek Woods. Adm: €4pp. No booking necessary Saturday 28th October 10am-3pm: Ballina Costume Company Halloween Camp, Ballina Stephenites. Age 4+. Adm: €15 per child. Booking essential: (096) 72154. Bring packed lunch, wear old clothes 12–1pm AND 2–3pm: Spooky Scéals […]
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The GAA have confirmed a new date for All-Ireland football final to accommodate possible visit of Pope Francis for World Meeting of Families mass, and will take place on Sunday September 2nd. The All-Ireland football final traditionally always takes place on the third Sunday in September – but GAA Congress voted in February this year to […]
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A new €2 million fund to encourage the film, television, animation and game industry in the West of the country is being launched today (Thursday, October 12) in Galway, the UNESCO City of Film. The 2 million euro WRAP (Western Region Audiovisual Producer’s) fund aims to kickstart film, TV, animation and games projects and is projected to create 90 […]
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A winning EuroMillions ticket worth €500,000 was sold in Kilmaine last week, in Eugene Walsh’s Centra Store. The National Lottery confirmed on Monday that the winning cheque had been collected by a ‘Mayo woman’, who was obviously delighted, but is remaining anonymous. The cheque was collected on Thursday. Winning shop owner Eugene Walsh said that he […]
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