News - Environment, Climate Change & Agriculture News End of Bathing Water Monitoring Season End of Bathing Water Monitoring Season 20-09-2024 Water monitoring season has now closed from 15th September 2024 Building All-Island Connections And Exploring The Role Of Creativity To Support Climate Resilience Building All-Island Connections And Exploring The Role Of Creativity To Support Climate Resilience 19-07-2024 The Creative Ireland BluePrint project held an All-Island Learning and Exchange Workshop in Crossmolina Mayo County Council Selected As SDG Champion For 2024-2025 Mayo County Council Selected As SDG Champion For 2024-2025 01-07-2024 This prestigious designation recognises Mayo County Council’s commitment to achieving a sustainable, inclusive... Identification of Bathing Waters 2024 Identification of Bathing Waters 2024 24-06-2024 Closing date for submissions is the 26/9/2024. Protect Our Dunes Campaign Launched By Climate Action Regional Office Protect Our Dunes Campaign Launched By Climate Action Regional Office 19-06-2024 Sand dunes play a critical role in coastal protection Anti-Litter & Anti-Graffiti Awareness Grants 2024 Anti-Litter & Anti-Graffiti Awareness Grants 2024 18-06-2024 Deadline: Friday 5th July 2024 Local Authority Waters Programme and Mayo County Council unveil artwork at Lough Mask in Mayo during Biodiversity Week Local Authority Waters Programme and Mayo County Council unveil artwork at Lough Mask in Mayo during Biodiversity Week 24-05-2024 The launch took place at the beginning of national Biodiversity Week at Lough Mask on Saturday, 18th of May Blue/Green Algae Warning Blue/Green Algae Warning 21-05-2024 Contact your vet quickly if your dog becomes unexpectedly sick after swimming and where possible take photogra... Mayo County Council Announces 20 Beaches Awarded Flags From An Taisce Mayo County Council Announces 20 Beaches Awarded Flags From An Taisce 20-05-2024 Mayo has again been awarded 12 Blue Flags and 8 green coasts Mayo County Council Officially Launches Mayo County Council Climate Action Plan 2024-2029 Mayo County Council Officially Launches Mayo County Council Climate Action Plan 2024-2029 17-05-2024 The Mayo County Council Climate Action Plan 2024-2029 was officially launched by Cllr Michael Loftus, Cathaoir... Upcoming Community Climate Action Fund Information Sessions Upcoming Community Climate Action Fund Information Sessions 26-01-2024 Sessions will be held on January 29th, 30th and February 7th Community Climate Action Programme Launches In County Mayo Community Climate Action Programme Launches In County Mayo 01-12-2023 Mayo County Council has been allocated a total of €609,000 for community /not-for-profit groups within the cou... Climate Information Evenings Climate Information Evenings 20-11-2023 Wednesday, November 22nd, at 6:30 pm at Lough Lannagh Leisure Centre. Community Climate Action Fund Talk To Be Hosted By Mayo County Council Community Climate Action Fund Talk To Be Hosted By Mayo County Council 10-11-2023 Wednesday, November 15th at 7pm Mayo County Council Draft Climate Action Plan Public Consultation Now Open Mayo County Council Draft Climate Action Plan Public Consultation Now Open 10-11-2023 An online consultation session will take place on Tuesday 21st November at 7.30pm Greening Your Venues and Festivals Greening Your Venues and Festivals 07-09-2023 Friday 29th of September, Linenhall Arts Centre, Castlebar Have Your Say On The Development Of Mayo’s First Climate Action Plan Have Your Say On The Development Of Mayo’s First Climate Action Plan 21-07-2023 Mayo County Council Climate Action Team will be in the following Mayo libraries on Tuesday 26th & Wednesday 27... Mayo County Council Climate Action Plan Survey Launched Mayo County Council Climate Action Plan Survey Launched 07-07-2023 Mayo County Council’s Climate Action Plan pre-draft consultation survey was launched in Thursday July 6th MINISTER NAUGHTON LAUNCHES SLAINTECARE HEALTHY COMMUNITIES ENHANCEMENT SCHEME: FIT STICK WALKING TRAILS MINISTER NAUGHTON LAUNCHES SLAINTECARE HEALTHY COMMUNITIES ENHANCEMENT SCHEME: FIT STICK WALKING TRAILS 23-06-2023 Minister of State for Public Health, Wellbeing and National Drugs Strategy, Hildegarde Naughton TD visited Ach... Mayo County Council announces 18 beaches awarded flags from An Taisce Mayo County Council announces 18 beaches awarded flags from An Taisce 19-05-2023 Mayo has been awarded 12 Blue Flags for the following beaches: Dooega, Elly Bay, Keel, Keem, Mullahgroe, Mulr... Lough Carra LIFE Project Formally Launched Lough Carra LIFE Project Formally Launched 18-05-2023 The Lough Carra LIFE Project was officially launched at the Belcarra Community Centre, Co. Mayo, on Monday 15t... Climate Action Louisburgh Locality continues their winning streak Climate Action Louisburgh Locality continues their winning streak 17-04-2023 Climate Action Louisburg Locality (CALL) have been chosen as a local partner by the EU Shared Green Deal Mayo County Council Claims Two Excellence in Local Government Awards Mayo County Council Claims Two Excellence in Local Government Awards 25-11-2022 Mayo County Council were named as winners in the Climate Change Award category and the Supporting Tourism Awar... Climate Action Signage To Be Rolled Out Around Mayo Climate Action Signage To Be Rolled Out Around Mayo 10-11-2022 The Climate Action Signage initiative aims to create awareness of the climate action and biodiversity measures... Climate Action & Sustainability Strategy For MacHale Park Launched Climate Action & Sustainability Strategy For MacHale Park Launched 29-09-2022 The partnership has also secured a pilot energy program and has become a Sustainable Energy Community (SEC) Mayo County Council Launch Castlebar Park and Stride Scheme at Castlebar Primary School Mayo County Council Launch Castlebar Park and Stride Scheme at Castlebar Primary School 23-09-2022 This Scheme means leaving the car about 10 minutes’ walk from the school gate, and making the last leg of the ... GREEN FLAG AWARD SUCCESS FOR MAYO PARKS AND GARDENS GREEN FLAG AWARD SUCCESS FOR MAYO PARKS AND GARDENS 14-09-2022 The Green Flag Award Scheme is the mark of a quality park or green space and is recognised throughout the worl... Notice of Intention To Acquire Derelict Sites Notice of Intention To Acquire Derelict Sites 12-08-2022 Maps of the said derelict sites has been deposited at the Offices of the Local Authority, Aras an Chontae, Cas... New Ambassador Programme To Promote Sustainable Use, Habitat Protection And Enhanced Visitor Experience On Croagh Patrick New Ambassador Programme To Promote Sustainable Use, Habitat Protection And Enhanced Visitor Experience On Croagh Patrick 21-07-2022 Mayo County Council and Leave No Trace Ireland will coordinate the project, which will design and develop the ... Mayo County Council Partnership with SEAI Proves a Success One Year On Mayo County Council Partnership with SEAI Proves a Success One Year On 14-07-2022 The Energy Masterplan helps people to understand the energy demand and supply in their community Brackloon NS Students Present Inspiring Vision for the Future to MCC Climate and Biodiversity Subcommittee Brackloon NS Students Present Inspiring Vision for the Future to MCC Climate and Biodiversity Subcommittee 07-07-2022 Their vision was used to enter the Ireland’s Future is MINE competition run by Microsoft and RTÉ Jnr. Call for a Global Approach in Addressing the Climate Crisis from Mayo Changemakers Call for a Global Approach in Addressing the Climate Crisis from Mayo Changemakers 05-07-2022 That was the central message running through an innovative climate gathering held in Ballina on May 30th. Mayo County Council Updated Green Flag Announcement Mayo County Council Updated Green Flag Announcement 13-06-2022 The awards are given to beaches which have excellent water quality but may be less developed and less populate... Beach Bye-Laws for the Administrative Area of Mayo County Council Beach Bye-Laws for the Administrative Area of Mayo County Council 24-05-2022 These bye-laws come into effect from Wednesday, June 1st 2022 Mayo County Council Announces 14 Beaches Awarded Flags From An Taisce Mayo County Council Announces 14 Beaches Awarded Flags From An Taisce 23-05-2022 Mayo has been awarded 9 Blue Flags for the following beaches This Earth Day Home to Mayo invites you to join in our Green Journey This Earth Day Home to Mayo invites you to join in our Green Journey 22-04-2022 On May 30th, Mayo Change Makers, will close out the month of events. This event, hosted by the Mary Robinson ... Mayo County Council Receive SEAI Energy Efficiency Measures Plaques Mayo County Council Receive SEAI Energy Efficiency Measures Plaques 12-01-2022 This project was funded by SEAI’s Community Scheme and represents a unique partnership between Bord Na Mona, t... Launch of Climate Action Signage Strategy & Climate Action Hunt Competition Launch of Climate Action Signage Strategy & Climate Action Hunt Competition 15-11-2021 Mayo County Council in conjunction with the Climate Action Regional Office have developed a Climate Action Sig... Everyone's Invited To Mayo's First Ever Climate Action Gathering Everyone's Invited To Mayo's First Ever Climate Action Gathering 05-11-2021 The Gathering brings together events for youths, community groups, individuals and businesses Mayo County Council is looking for your input on Bicycle parking facilities in Mayo Mayo County Council is looking for your input on Bicycle parking facilities in Mayo 16-09-2021 Mayo County Council are looking for your input to help identify existing Bicycle Parking locations in Mayo and... Mayo County Council, together with Green-Schools Ireland, is launching an Anti-Idling Campaign for motorists dropping-off and picking-up outside schools. Mayo County Council, together with Green-Schools Ireland, is launching an Anti-Idling Campaign for motorists dropping-off and picking-up outside schools. 27-08-2021 Do Not Swim Notice Removed For Dugort Beach Do Not Swim Notice Removed For Dugort Beach 17-08-2021 Mayo County Council wishes to advise the public that the temporary DO NO SWIM notice in place at Dugort Beach ... Swimming Restrictions Removed from Carrowmore and Tallaghbawn Beaches Swimming Restrictions Removed from Carrowmore and Tallaghbawn Beaches 13-08-2021 The temporary DO NO SWIM and Swim Advisory notices in place at Carrowmore and Tallaghbawn Beaches have been r... Sand Dunes: They Protect Us, Let's Protect Them Sand Dunes: They Protect Us, Let's Protect Them 27-07-2021 The preservation and strengthening of natural coastal defences, such as sand dune systems, plays an important ... Do Not Swim Notice Removed For Ross Beach Do Not Swim Notice Removed For Ross Beach 19-07-2021 The temporary DO NO SWIM notice in place at Ross Beach has been removed this afternoon, Monday, 19th July Do Not Swim Notice Removed For Bertra Beach Do Not Swim Notice Removed For Bertra Beach 16-07-2021 The temporary DO NO SWIM notice in place at Bertra Beach has been removed this afternoon, Friday, 16th July 20... Could you cycle 2km? Could you cycle 2km? 09-07-2021 Keep Mayo Wild and Beautiful Keep Mayo Wild and Beautiful 02-07-2021 This Public Awareness campaign aims to ensure that residents and visitors to Mayo play their part in keeping t... Leave No Trace This June Bank Holiday Weekend Leave No Trace This June Bank Holiday Weekend 04-06-2021 Mayo County Council announces 17 Beaches awarded Flags from An Taisce Mayo County Council announces 17 Beaches awarded Flags from An Taisce 25-05-2021 Eleven beaches across Mayo were awarded the highly recognised Blue Flag accolade and six beaches were awarded ... The Future is Green for Mulranny as Mayo’s Initial Decarbonising Zone The Future is Green for Mulranny as Mayo’s Initial Decarbonising Zone 10-05-2021 On May 10th the coastal village of Mulranny was formally announced by Mayo County Council as Mayo’s Initial De... Leave No Trace While Enjoying The Outdoors This Bank Holiday Weekend Leave No Trace While Enjoying The Outdoors This Bank Holiday Weekend 30-04-2021 The Council can confirm that public toilet facilities at our blue flag beaches and amenity areas are open from... Mayo's First Decarbonising Zone - Community Workshop Series Mayo's First Decarbonising Zone - Community Workshop Series 26-03-2021 This workshop is the first in a series of three designed to assist communities to apply to become Mayo’s first... Communities Invited To Apply To Become Mayo's First Decarbonising Zone Communities Invited To Apply To Become Mayo's First Decarbonising Zone 19-03-2021 Under the Climate Action Plan 2019 each Local Authority is required to identify a Decarbonising Zone (DZ)