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<p>Minister Dara Calleary officially opened the Canal House Youth Facility Project in Belmullet last year. Picture: John O'Grady</p>

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Belmullet grant ‘not won at Westport’s expense’

It is misleading to suggest that a grant application to complete the Canal House project in Belmullet was won at the expense of a proposal to develop Westport Harbour, a Mayo County Council management executive has stated.

Praise for 'phenomenal' Mayo Day celebrations at home and abroad

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Praise for 'phenomenal' Mayo Day celebrations at home and abroad

Thousands celebrated Mayo Day in Belmullet during what was a carnival atmosphere and a hugely memorable and enjoyable event.

New toilets at Croagh Patrick will be 'absolutely beautiful'

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New toilets at Croagh Patrick will be 'absolutely beautiful'

The new toilets at the car park in Murrisk beside Croagh Patrick will be “absolutely beautiful”, according to a Mayo councillor. Cllr Christy Hyland said that the toilets are 90% completed and it will be “great to see” for locals and tourists.

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Fatality could occur if Mayo bridges aren't made safer

Fatality could occur if Mayo bridges aren't made safer

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Facilities for hosting council meetings online 'not adequate'

Facilities for hosting council meetings online 'not adequate'

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West Mayo councillors approve GMA funding plan

West Mayo councillors approve GMA funding plan

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Three homes in Mayo estate at risk of collapsing

Three homes in Mayo estate at risk of collapsing

Free parking for business owners in Westport

Free parking for business owners in Westport

Tue, 05 Mar, 2024

Business owners who pay their rates will be entitled to a free parking permit in three car parks in Westport following the passing of a motion.

Councillors want clarity over 25 liability claims in West Mayo

Councillors want clarity over 25 liability claims in West Mayo

Sat, 10 Feb, 2024

Local councillors want more clarity on the background to 25 public liability claims made against Mayo County Council in the Westport-Belmullet Municipal District last year.

Upgrades to take place at award-winning Mayo beach

Upgrades to take place at award-winning Mayo beach

Fri, 09 Feb, 2024

An Achill-based councillor has called for public toilets to be opened this month at Keem Bay Beach to accommodate the footfall it has been receiving as a result of recent international acclaim.

Morning or afternoon? Councillors clash over start time for meetings

Morning or afternoon? Councillors clash over start time for meetings

Wed, 07 Feb, 2024

The Head of the Westport-Belmullet Municipal District said it would be “most unfortunate” if councillors in the district became divided over the time of day their monthly meetings should be held.

Flynn's plan to move meetings out of Belmullet is heavily criticised

Flynn's plan to move meetings out of Belmullet is heavily criticised

Thu, 01 Feb, 2024

Councillors from Erris have criticised a proposal by a Westport councillor that all future Westport-Belmullet Municipal District take place in Westport or Castlebar.

Abandoned boat prevents boxing club from getting fire certificate

Abandoned boat prevents boxing club from getting fire certificate

Thu, 21 Dec, 2023

An abandoned boat, which is parked in front of a Mayo sporting facility, is preventing the club from obtaining a fire safety certificate.

Estate worth €15m in 2021 has now 'become worthless'

Estate worth €15m in 2021 has now 'become worthless'

Tue, 19 Dec, 2023

The chief executive of Mayo Co Council has been accused of "throwing council officials under the bus" by not attending a recent Westport-Belmullet Municipal District meeting.

Threat of closure hangs over West Mayo nursing home

Threat of closure hangs over West Mayo nursing home

Wed, 04 Oct, 2023

Urgent action is needed to prevent the closure of a West Mayo nursing home with 41 residents and 51 staff, a meeting has heard.