Applications are invited from animal welfare organisations who wish to be considered for Ex Gratia funding under the allocation for Animal Welfare within the Council for 2016.

APPLICATION FORM FOR EX GRATIA FUNDING (MS WORD FILE)

The closing date for completed application forms is 4.00 p.m.Friday 28^th October, 2016.

Mayo County Council’s Environment Section advises the public regarding sightings of Portuguese Man O’War jellyfish on Mayo’s beaches and bathing waters.

(Update 28^th September 2016)

The Portuguese Man O’War jellyfish has been spotted at some beaches in Mayo and along the west coast of Ireland in recent days. The jellyfish can inflict severe stings, therefore contact should be avoided. 

Warning Notices alerting the public to avoid contact with these jellyfish have been placed at Keel and Keem Beach, in Achill and at Cross Beach in Belmullet.

There have been further reports of sightings at Dooega in Achill, Port mór, Annagh and the two connecting beaches heading round towards Carne Golf Club in Belmullet.  There is a possibility that they may present at other beaches along Mayo’s coastline. 

The public are advised that the jellyfish can be present on the shore and in the water. 

General information on jellyfish stings can be obtained at http://www.iws.ie/beach/jellyfish-safety.321.html. 

Cross Beach Belmullet Portuguese Man O War (PDF File)

Destination Mayo 2016 - 2021. A Strategy for The Future Development of Tourism in County Mayo (PDF File).