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People would be better off out of work if they want to get a home — Flynn
People who are looking to get a home in the Westport area and are earning between €30,000 and €40,000 a year are probably better off quitting their jobs and looking to get on the social housing list in order to get one of the new social houses being built in the town, local councillor Peter Flynn said this week.
Mayo mountain bikers raise nearly €7,000 for local charities
A group of Mayo mountain bike enthusiasts took on an 'Everesting' challenge earlier this summer and in doing so raised nearly €7,000, which was split evenly between Croí, the heart and stroke charity, and Mayo Mental Health Services. The fundraiser attempted to raise awareness of the importance of looking after your physical and mental health.
Warren claims ‘Hat-trick of Podiums’ at Wexford Stages Rally
John Warren and his co-driver Ruthann O’Connor took their McHale Engineering Toyota Corolla to second place in Class 13 and 15th place overall from 140 starters at the Wexford Stages Rally on Sunday last.
Intermediate grade proves as hard to call as ever
The Mayo intermediate championship threw up plenty of surprises last weekend in its first round of action.
Kelly’s Butchers in Irish Food Awards finals
Two products from Kelly’s Butchers, Newport, have reached the finals of the prestigious Irish Food Awards 2021 (Blás na hÉireann), to be held in October. Kelly’s Black Pudding and Kelly’s Hazlett were both selected from the large volume of entrants.
Almost €600,000 approved for nine LEADER projects in Mayo
Nine different projects have been approved for LEADER funding in Mayo totalling €588,583.
Ultra Cyclists back in the saddle again for charity
The Ultra Cyclists are once again gearing up to undertake a ultra cycling challenge to raise funds for three mental health charities – Mindspace Mayo, Turn2me and Make the Moove, a Macra na Feirme mental health initiative.
Newport NS takes part in unique global art project in Australia
Thirty lucky pupils from The Holy Family School in Newport have been busy taking part in an exciting global art project involving bookmaking and illustration. The project devised by visual artist Cas Mc Carthy called “Things I love” was launched on Friday for Cruinniù Na nÒg national day of creativity for children.
Funding available in 2021 for angling projects and events in Mayo
Inland Fisheries Ireland has launched its sponsorship programme for 2021 and is open for applications from suitable angling events and initiatives in Mayo and nationwide.
