Independent candidate in the upcoming general election, Cllr Patsy O'Brien, has said the Western Rail Corridor can provide certainty for the region in terms of boosting the economy, connectivity and the environment over the coming decades.

There remains a shortfall of €4. 5m to deliver a recently announced sports campus project in Castlebar. The site at Knockaphunta in Castlebar is to receive €7. 5m in Government funding under the Large Scale Sport Infrastructure Fund (LSSF).

A Fine Gael candidate in Mayo for the upcoming general election has called on the HSE to provide more accessible parking facilities at Mayo University Hospital for patients undergoing cancer treatment, the elderly and the infirm.

Councillors from the Claremorris Municipal District have questioned a ministerial direction on the N17 Knock to Collooney Project that prioritises bypasses over interurban routes.

A Ballina architects firm has won a Gold All-Ireland Sustainability Award for an innovative town centre residential construction project that will be located on Pearse Street.

Knock has the oldest population in the western region and there are plans to make the popular pilgrim destination an age-friendly village.

Mayo councillors look set to oppose speed limit reductions on certain roads in the county. A full debate on the issue will be heard at next month’s meeting of Mayo County Council.

The home is also designed to allow for an attic conversion if desired.

Westport GAA Club were honoured at a ceremony in Croke Park as one of 90 Green Clubs across Ireland taking sustainability action for their club and community.

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