A Mayo councillor has claimed that the phone and broadband services offered to consumers are in a state of collapse and urgently need regulation.

Mayo's five TDs need to be proactive in progressing the promised Newport Sewage Treatment Plant, according to local councillors who have heard nothing from Uisce Éireann (Irish Water) about the matter despite repeated calls for clarification.

There are fears in Ballaghaderreen that a planned primary healthcare centre will be subject to the same delays that have bedevilled a similar project in Ballyhaunis.

A Castlebar councillor has asked for local public representatives to be consulted on any new zoning plans for housing in Mayo.

The final countdown is on for the country’s first all-island International Women’s Day event.

This detached bungalow offers an exceptional blend of comfort and natural beauty.

“It’s time to retire now,” Josie told the Western People on her last day at work.

Weekly community notes and pictures are welcomed - send yours to: notes@westernpeople.ie

The event will take place on 10th April at the Round Room of the Mansion House, Dublin.

Fine Gael Senator Mark Duffy has called for the Seanad to raise a commencement matter with the Minister for Housing James Browne over land zoning for housing in local area plans.