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30 Aug 2010 Comórtas Grianghrafadóireachta na dTránna Brait Ghoirm 2010 Comórtas Grianghrafadóireachta na dTránna Brait Ghoirm 2010 - Spriocdháta: 10 Meán Fómhair 2010
26 Aug 2010 Food Waste Regulations Seminar Mayo County Council in partnership with Castlebar Chamber of Commerce will host an information Seminar regarding the new Food Waste Regulations on Monday 30th August, TF Royal Hotel, Castlebar, Co Mayo from 9.30 - 11.30 am. For further details please contact Sharon Cameron on 094 9047360.
22 Aug 2010 Seachtain Oidhreachta Mhaigh Eo 2010 Seachtain Oidhreachta i gContae Mhaigh Eo 21 - 29 Lúnasa 2010 Clár na nImeachtaí i gContae Mhaigh Eo
22 Aug 2010 Comóradh Náisiúnta an Ghorta Mhóir Comóradh Náisiúnta an Ghorta Mhóir - Clár Imeachtaí
19 Aug 2010 En Route by Aileen Lambert - Saturday 4th Sept. event in Bekan Would you like to get outdoors and visit some local sites in the Bekan area? If so you might be interested in a tour taking place on Saturday 4th Sept. Mayo County Council and artist Aileen Lambert, along with residents in Bekan are extending an invitation to members of the public to join them in a bus and walking tour of sites related to old routes.
17 Aug 2010 Lá Náisiúnta Ceoil 2010 Lá iomlán céiliúrtha ceoil ar fud na hÉireann is ea Lá Náisiúnta Ceoil, faoi stiúir ag Music Network.
17 Aug 2010 Scéim Réigiúnach Sparánachta Tyrone Guthrie Chomhairle Contae Mhaigh Eo 2010 Tá Comhairle Contae Mhaigh Eo ag bronnadh dhá sparánacht speisialta ar ealaíontóirí a rugadh nó a bhfuil ina gcónaí i gContae Mhaigh Eo, ionas go mbeidh siad in ann coicís a chaitheamh ag an Ionad Tyrone Guthrie in Eanach Mhic Dheirg, Contae Mhuineacháin.
13 Aug 2010 Oíche Chultúr Mhaigh Eo 2010 Iontaobhas Cultúrtha Bharra an Teampaill a chomhordnaigh an Oíche Chultúir le tacaíocht ón Roinn Turasóireachta, Cultúir & Spóirt agus i gcomhpháirtíocht le Comhairle Chontae Mhaigh Eo. Beidh Oíche Chultúr Mhaigh Eo ar siúl ó 5pm - 12pm Dé hAoine, 24 Meán Fomhair le himeachtaí spraoiúla, saor in aisce don chlann ar fad. Tá na huaireanta oscailte le haghaidh na hionaid éagsúla le feiceáil ag an nasc thíos:
12 Aug 2010 Oíche Chultúr Mhaigh Eo - Mayo Culture Night - What's happening in Mayo? Culture Night is an initiative co-ordinated by Temple Bar Cultural Trust and supported by the Department of Tourism, Culture & Sport in partnership with Mayo County Council. Culture Night takes place from 5pm – 12pm on Friday September 24th. Opening hours for each organisation are listed in brackets . All events are free! From films, poetry competitions and conservation workshops to music, dance and song, Mayo Culture Night 2010 promisies to be an absolutlely unmissable night of activity for all the family! Explore the county's cultural delights A-Z by clicking the link below!
03 Aug 2010 Westport House Master Plan is now on public display The Draft Masterplan for Westport House will be on public display in Westport Civic Offices from Tuesday 3rd August 2010 to Monday 20th September, 2010.
29 Jul 2010 Mayo Culture Night – What will you see? On Friday September 24th 2010, a number of Mayo venues will keep their doors open later than usual. Why? Well on the last Friday in September, along with a number of other counties nationwide, Mayo is hosting Culture Night. The main focus of the evening will be on access therefore, participating venues will extend opening hours and organise events which are free of charge and open to the public. This year Mayo is hoping to build on the success of last year’s event with an increase in the number of cultural organisations participating. New parts of the county will be involved and new and existing audiences are invited to come out in force on the night. Whether you plan to keep it local and go along to what’s happening in you town or village or you decide to go further a field, or even aim to visit a number of venues on the night, you will not be disappointed!
28 Jul 2010 Food Waste Regulations From 1 July, 2010 the new Food Waste Regulations require businesses to recycle their food waste.
22 Jul 2010 National Heritage Week 21st-29th August National Heritage Week, which is coordinated by the Heritage Council, runs from 21st – 29th August 2010 and the majority of events throughout the week are FREE. 50,000 copies of the National Heritage Week Event Guide, launched today will be available free throughout the country. Complete event listings are also available on the National Heritage Week website, www.heritageweek.ie
21 Jul 2010 Free Trade Ireland FreeTrade Ireland is a web service designed to facilitate and encourage the reuse of household and business items. The service was developed from the Dublin Free Trade application, which has been operating successfully since 2006, and is a free and accessible service for all. The expansion of the service to a national audience is recognition of its effectiveness to: • Protect the environment through the reuse of items. • Reduce costs for users on waste disposal. • Encourage the better use of household and business resources. • Extend the lifespan and value of items through reuse. • Contribute to a more sustainable lifestyle for citizens in Ireland. • Bring about a change in our behavior in the management of wastes. FreeTrade Ireland is a public initiative. The website was set up with funding from the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government and is funded on an on-going basis by Local Authorities in Ireland. FreeTrade Ireland features include: • Dedicated offered and wanted, household and business sections; • Comprehensive item category and subcategory listings to ensure ease of access to information; • Specific ‘ household’ and ‘business’ account types to cater for the needs of various types of users; • Use of interactive mapping and route selection applications to help users pin point where particular items are located around the country; • Up to date security features.
12 Jul 2010 Lyme Disease Poster and Leaflet Lyme disease (caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi)is spread by the bite of a tick. Ramblers, campers, mountainbikers, and people who work and walk in forested/grassy areas are at greatest risk of being bitten. The first symptom of Lyme disease is often a rash that can appear 3 to 30 days after the tick bite. Most cases are mild but occasionally a severe form can develop with heart and nervous system involvement.
28 Jun 2010 ‘LANDMARK’ – Public Art Programme in Castlebar Mayo County Council invites submissions for a public art programme in Castlebar, Co Mayo. The funding for this project has been provided by the Percent for Art Scheme, Dept. of Environment, Heritage and Local Government and Housing Capital Programme. The Programme comprises four separate strands: Residency - 1 opportunity €30,000 Permanent Artwork Commissions - 2 commissions €30,000 and €45,000 Temporary, Performance or Event Based Commissions - 2 commissions €15,000 and €10,000 Bursary Training Schemes - 2 bursary places - €5,000 each
28 Jun 2010 ‘LANDMARK’ – Public Art Programme in Castlebar Mayo County Council invites submissions for a public art programme in Castlebar, Co Mayo. The funding for this project has been provided by the Percent for Art Scheme, Dept. of Environment, Heritage and Local Government and Housing Capital Programme. The Programme comprises four separate strands: Residency - 1 opportunity €30,000 Permanent Artwork Commissions - 2 commissions €30,000 and €45,000 Temporary, Performance or Event Based Commissions - 2 commissions €15,000 and €10,000 Bursary Training Schemes - 2 bursary places - €5,000 each
28 Jun 2010 Sraith Cheoil an tSamhraidh 2010 Tá an clár ar fáil anois!
23 Jun 2010 Flow by Joe Neeson - Sculpture Launch Event Flow, a new sculpture by artist Joe Neeson. Official launch event Friday 9th July at 1pm Ballina Library, Pearse St. Ballina All Welcome.
17 Jun 2010 Summer Music Series 2010 Brochure Please click on the links for the Summer Music Series 2010 programme of events. The brochure is available in two formats - PDF and Word.
17 Jun 2010 An unmissable month of music – Mayo County Council Summer Music Series 2010 Mayo County Council's Summer Music Series will feature seven musical performances in venues all around the county. Achill, Ballyhaunis, Belmullet, Westport, Ballina, Charlestown and Louisburgh are all stops on the Summer Music Series in 2010. Many tastes are catered for in an exciting, eclectic programme featuring some of the finest musical talent is represented in the form of local, national and international musicians. Booking is essential and can be done through Mayo County Council Arts Office. All events are free of charge.
09 Jun 2010 Blue Flag Beaches Photography Competition 2010 Blue Flag Beaches Photography Competition 2010 is looking for submissions until 10th September 2010.
02 Jun 2010 Form 5 NOTICE PUBLISHING COMMENCEMENT OF AUDIT
02 Jun 2010 Week of National Famine Commemoration 2010 -- Event Lecture Programme Week of National Famine Commemoration 2010 -- Event Lecture Programme
26 May 2010 Spay Week Ireland 2010 - May 30th to June 6th Please make sure your cat or dog is neutered or spayed.
26 May 2010 Grianstad an tSamhraidh in Achadh Ghobhair 'Pilgrimage' togra ealaíne poiblí leis an ealaíontóir Tom Meskell Halla Pobail Achadh Ghobhair, Co. Mhaigh Eo Dé Sathairn 19ú Meitheamh ag 9.30in
26 May 2010 Nuala Ní Dhomhnail fógartha mar Scríbhneoir Cónaithe Mhaigh Eo 2010 Tá áthas mór ar Oifig Ealaíon Chomhairle Contae Mhaigh Eo Nuala Ní Dhomhnaill a fhógairt mar Scríbhneoir Cónaithe Mhaigh Eo 2010. Beidh Nuala ag obair le go leor Grúpaí Scríbhneoirí agus scoileanna ar fud an chontae thar thréimhse coicíse, ag tosú ag deireadh na míosa seo.
19 May 2010 Higher Education Grants Information is now on Facebook Mayo County Council is the first county in the country to inform their students about the availability of Higher Education Grants on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/mayocountycouncilhighereducationgrantscheme.
13 May 2010 Nuala Ní Dhomhnaill is Mayo County Council Writer in Residence 2010 Mayo County Council Arts Office is delighted to announce Nuala Ní Dhomhnaill as Writer in Residence 2010. Nuala will be working with a number of Writers Groups and schools throughout the county during the month of May and June.
05 May 2010 Bealtaine 2010 - Ceiliúradh na Cruthaitheachta sa tSeanaois Tá an t-am sin den bhliain buailte chugainn arís! Tá Oifig Ealaíon Chomhairle Contae Mhaigh Eo ag fáil réidh don bhféile Bealtaine 2010 agus tá clár leathan imeachtaí ealaíona curtha le chéile acu. Is í seo an cúigiú bliain déag de Bhealtaine, an fhéile náisiúnta a cheiliúrann an chruthaitheacht i ndaoine aosta – é comhordanáidithe go náisiúnta ag Age and Opportunity (áisínteacht a bunaíodh le tabhairt faoi dhearcadh diúltach i leith na seanaoise agus le cur chun cinn ról níos leithne ag seanóirí sa phobal). Is é atá mar aidhm ag Bealtaine ná cur le hionchur sheandaoine sna healaíona trí léiriú mothúcháin agus trí pháirt ghníomhach a ghlacadh. Meallann Bealtaine seandaoine le bheith ina lucht féachana/éisteachta eolasach ag foirmeacha uile na healaíne.
28 Apr 2010 WEEE Free Recycling for Householders WEEE Free Recycling for Householders
28 Apr 2010 Local Agenda 21 Environmental Patnership Fund 2010 Local Agenda 21 Environmental Patnership Fund 2010 (App Form)
22 Apr 2010 Mayo County Council Bealtaine 2010 - Celebrating creativity in older age It’s that time of year again! Mayo County Council Arts Office is almost ready to embark on a month long programme of activity for Bealtaine 2010. This is the fifteenth year of Bealtaine, the national festival which celebrates creativity in older age – co-ordinated nationally by Age and Opportunity. Bealtaine aims to involve older people in the arts, through expression and active participation. It also encourages older people to engage as an experienced audience for all art forms.
16 Apr 2010 Opportunity to contribute towards a Public Art Commission –Project: Belmullet -‘Aras Inis Gluaire’ In Conjunction with Mayo County Council and the Aras Inis Glauire in Bellmullet, County Mayo- Artist James Hayes is seeking donations of either important, significant, meaningful or symbolic pencils from local people and also Writers, Artists, Poets, Architects, Historians, Journalists or any relevant contributor who possesses a significant pencil and who wishes to donate it to help form part of this large scale permanent public sculptural installation commissioned by Mayo County Council for the Aras Inis Gluaire in Bellmullet , County Mayo.
13 Apr 2010 Newport Local Area Plan Mayo County Council has commenced the preparation of a local Area Plan for Newport Town
01 Apr 2010 Mayo County Council Tyrone Guthrie Regional Bursary Scheme 2010 Mayo County Council are offering two special bursary awards to artists born or living in Mayo, to enable them to spend two weeks at The Tyrone Guthrie Centre at Annaghmakerrig, County Monaghan
26 Mar 2010 National Music Day 2010 National Music Day is a day long celebration of music throughout Ireland, coordinated by Music Network.
23 Mar 2010 Notice of Proposed Amendments to the Draft Kiltimagh LAP Proposed Amendments Document: The proposed amendments, which include changes to both the text and various maps in the previously displayed Kiltimagh Draft LAP, are set out in this document. Any submissions made to the Planning Authority before 5pm, 22nd April 2010 will be taken into consideration before the making of the Local Area Plan. Details on making submissions or observations are set out in the Proposed Amendments document and on the Public Notice.
11 Mar 2010 Bottle Bank Site - Kilmovee Mayo County Council joined with the community of Kilmovee recently in the official opening of the 100th bottle bank site in the County.
10 Mar 2010 Earth Hour Saturday 27th March 8:30pm to 9:30pm
12 Feb 2010 Is your butt worth €150? Is your butt worth €150 - is the name of the new cigarette litter awareness campaign being run by the Environment Section of Mayo County Council with the support of the Mayo Branch of the Vintners Federation of Ireland . The campaign was launched recently by the Cathaoirleach of Mayo County Council, Cllr. John Cribbin in Teach O Hora’s Bar in Kiltimagh.
21 Jan 2010 Mayo County Council Extends Free Car Litter Bin Campaign. Mayo County Council launched their car litter campaign in the Belmullet Civic Offices at the end of 2009. The campaign which aims to increase awareness to the problem of litter thrown from vehicles by passing motorists, involved hundreds of free car litter bins being distributed to the public by Mayo County Council. The campaign has now been extended to the Castlebar and Ballina Motor Taxation offices.
21 Jan 2010 60 Green Minutes Business Competition 2010 Rx3 are launching an exciting competition to encourage the development of business ideas working with waste materials. Competitors need to demonstrate how waste can be recycled to make new products or services by turning every day waste into a commercially viable business proposition. Competitors will be required to present a vision/model (depending on nature of proposal and status of idea) and provide a summarized business plan showing the economic and environmental reasoning for a proposition for recycling every day waste to make commercially viable new products and/or services.
06 Jan 2010 Recycle your Christmas Cards/Envelopes Christmas cards and envelopes can be brought to a number of locations around Mayo until Friday 29th January 2010. See full story for details.
06 Jan 2010 Recycling of Used Christmas Trees January 2010 Information on where and how to recycle your Christmas tree.
09 Nov 2009 All Ireland Poetry Day 2009 in Mayo. Mayo County Council Arts Office, Library Service and Oifig na Gaeilge are delighted to present an evening of poetry with Nuala Ní Dhomhnaill & Geraldine Mitchell in Castlebar at 8pm as part of All Ireland Poetry Day 2009.
09 Nov 2009 Oska Bright ON THE ROAD The International Film Festival by and for people with learning disabilities comes to County Mayo! Tuesday 1st December 2009
26 Aug 2009 SUPPLEMENTARY DEVELOPMENT CONTRIBUTION SCHEME 2009 Adopted Supplementary Scheme (9th March 2009)
21 Aug 2009 New Regulations abolish backyard burning of waste. The Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Mr. John Gormley T.D. has signed new Regulations to abolish the practice commonly known as backyard burning. The Waste Management (Prohibition of Waste Disposal by Burning) Regulations 2009, which were signed by the Minister on the 27th July 2009, have implications for householders, businesses, farmers and Local Authorities. The new Regulations aim to protect the environment from the pollution caused by uncontrolled burning of waste.
18 Aug 2009 Draft Noise Action Plan In accordance with 2006 Environment Noise Regulations, Mayo County Council is obliged to prepare a Noise Action Plan for sections of the County’s major roads that experience a volume of traffic greater than 6 million vehicle passages per year. If you would like a say in relation to the prepared Draft Plan, please send your submissions in writing to Seamus Granahan, Director of Services, Environment Section, Mayo County Council or by e-mail to environment@mayococo.ie no later than 4 p.m. 22nd September, 2009.
17 Aug 2009 Appointment of Environment Sector Representatives to Councils Strategic Policy Committees Mayo County Council is in the process of appointing Strategic Policy Committees. These Committees will include members representing the Environment Sector.
22 Jul 2009 Mayo County Council joins Campaign to Tackle Gum Litter Mayo County Council has signed up for the National Gum Litter Taskforce (GLT) Campaign for the first time and launched the campaign in partnership with Castlebar Town Council in the County town of Castlebar on Friday 17th July, 2009.
10 Jul 2009 Aighneachtaí le haghaidh Scéim Teanga Údaráis Áitiúla Mhaigh Eo Tá Údaráis Áitiúla Mhaigh Eo ag lorg tuairimí ón bpobal mar gheall ar na seirbhísí teanga a chuirtear agus a chuirfear ar fáil sa chontae amach anseo.
10 Jul 2009 Submissions for Mayo Local Authorities Langauge Scheme Mayo Local Authorities are currently looking from submissions from the public on the range of Irish language sevices provided in the county now and in the future.
06 Jul 2009 Mí dochaillte ceoil - Sraith Ceoil an tSamhraidh Chomhairle Contae Mhaigh Eo 2009 Beidh ocht gcinn de léirithe páirteach i Sraith Ceoil Shamhraidh Chomhairle Contae Mhaigh Eo in ionaid mórthimpeall an chontae. Beidh Acaill, Caisleán an Bharraigh, Béal Átha hAmhnais, Béal an Mhuirthead, Cathair na Mart, Béal an Átha, Baile Chathail, agus Cluain Cearbán uilig ina stopanna ag an tSraith Cheoil Shamhraidh i 2009. Déantar freastal ar chuid mhaith blasanna i gclár spreagúil, eicléictiúil ina bhfuil cuid den tallann cheoil is fearr ó cheoltóirí áitiúla, náisiúnta agus idirnáisiúnta. Tá cur in áirithe riachtanach agus indéanta tré Oifig Ealaíon Chomhairle Contae Mhaigh Eo. Tá cead isteach saor in aisce chuig na himeachtaí uilig.
30 Jun 2009 Minister Visits Mayo Minister of State at the Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources Conor Lenihan TD, visited Castlebar to see the Department’s e-Inclusion scheme which was administered and delivered by the IT Section of Mayo County Council and has proven to be a huge success to date in Mayo.
29 Jun 2009 Summer Music Series 2009 Brochure Please click on the link below for a copy of the Summer Music Series 2009 Brochure.
23 Jun 2009 Report to North West Mayo Community Forum on Investment Programme Report to North West Mayo Community Forum on Investment Programme in PDF format
19 Jun 2009 Force 12 2009 - A weekend to remember Mayo County Council Arts Office, in partnership with Áras Inis Gluaire, held the nineteenth Force 12 Writer’s Festival from Friday 12th to Sunday 14th June in Belmullet, Co. Mayo.
18 Jun 2009 An unmissable month of music – Mayo County Council Summer Music Series 2009 Mayo County Council's Summer Music Series will feature eight musical performances in venues all around the county. Achill, Castlebar, Ballyhaunis, Belmullet, Westport, Ballina, Charlestown and Louisburgh are all stops on the Summer Music Series in 2009. Many tastes are catered for in an exciting, eclectic programme featuring some of the finest musical talent from local, national and international musicians. Booking is essential and can be done through Mayo County Council Arts Office. All events are free of charge.
25 May 2009 Force 12 2009 Brochure Force 12 2009 Brochure - Available to download here. Please contact the Arts Office for further information about bookings.
25 May 2009 GRANTS - ARTS ACT, 2003 Applications are invited from persons or voluntary organisations who wish to be considered for Grants under the Arts Act, 2003, in respect of Arts Events which they are planning for 2009.
25 May 2009 Landscape and Heritage in the Community - Press Release. The importance of the relationship between people and the landscape in which they live has been the focus of a course attended by representatives of nine communities in South West Mayo over recent weeks.
13 May 2009 Adopted Roads Works Scheme 2009 Adopted Roads Works Scheme 2009 in PDF format (4 MB).
11 May 2009 Féile Scríbhneoirí Force 12, Béal an Mhuirtehad, Fógraithe Tá áthas mór ar Oifig Ealaíon Chomhairle Contae Mhaigh Eo an fhoireann spreagúil a fhógairt do Dheireadh Seachtaine Force 12 a bheidh ar siúl i mbliana ón Aoine 12ú go dtí an Domhnach 14ú Meithimh i mBéal an Mhuirthead, Co. Mhaigh Eo.
11 May 2009 Clár Cónaithe Force 12 fógraithe Tá áthas mór ar Oifig Ealaíon Chomhairle Contae Mhaigh Eo Éilís Ní Dhuibhne a fhógairt ina Scríbhneoir Cónaithe ag Force 12 2009.
11 May 2009 MATERIAL CONTRAVENTION OF CLAREMORRIS LOCAL AREA PLAN 2006 Notice is hereby given in accordance with section 34(6) of the Planning and Development Act, 2000 that Mayo County Council intends to consider deciding to grant a permission for a development consisting of a change of use of six light industrial units in Block A (previously granted permission under P06/1079), into a multi-screen cinema complex, together with ancillary works at Lugatemple, Claremorris. (Planning Ref. P09/255).
11 May 2009 Force 12 2009 Residency Programme Mayo County Council Arts Office are delighted to announce Éilís Ní Dhuibhne as Force 12 2009 Writer in Residence. Éilís will be working with a number of Writers Groups and schools throughout the county over a two week period, during the month of May and June.
11 May 2009 Force 12 2009 - Line-up Confirmed Mayo County Council Arts Office is delighted to announce the exciting lineup for the 2009 Force 12 Writers’ Weekend which is taking place this year from Friday 12th to Sunday 14th June in Belmullet, Co. Mayo.
05 May 2009 Waste Battery Drop-off Points In order to maximise take back arrangements for members of the public, Mayo County Council are using their network of offices and libraries throughout the County as designated collection points. WEEE Ireland have supplied small “blue boxes” which can be used by the public to correctly dispose of their small batteries. All waste household portable batteries such as AA, AAA, C and D and also waste batteries from toys, power tools, mobile phones, watches etc. can be disposed of in these blue boxes. Please note that waste car batteries and industrial batteries should be brought to the Recycling Centre
21 Apr 2009 Western River Basin District – Draft River Basin Management Plan Public Consultation Western River Basin District – Draft River Basin Management Plan Public Consultation
21 Apr 2009 Comhairle Contae Mhaigh Eo – Bealtaine 2009 Mayo County Council's Arts Office Bealtaine 2009 Comhairle Contae Mhaigh Eo – Bealtaine 2009 - Ceiliúradh na Cruthaitheachta sa Seanaois Mayo County Council's Arts Office Bealtaine 2009 - Celebrating creativity in older age
31 Mar 2009 Scéim Réigiúnach Sparánachta Tyrone Guthrie Chomhairle Chontae Mhaigh Eo 2009 / Mayo County Council Tyrone Guthrie Regional Bursary Scheme 2009 Scéim Réigiúnach Sparánachta Tyrone Guthrie Chomhairle Chontae Mhaigh Eo 2009 Chun foirm iarratais a fháil, déan teagmháil le do thoil le: Oifig Ealaíon, Comhairle Chontae Mhaigh Eo, Teil: (094) 9024444 folíne 7560 nó 7558 Réamhphost: mayoarts@mayococo.ie Is é an dáta deiridh le foirmeacha iarratais a chur ar ais ná: Dé hAoine, 24 Aibreán. 2009 Mayo County Council Tyrone Guthrie Regional Bursary Scheme 2009 To receive an application from, please contact Mayo County Council Arts Office, Tel: 094 90 24444 ext 7560 or 7558 e-mail: mayoarts@mayococo.ie The closing date for return of applications forms is: Friday 24th April 2009
25 Mar 2009 Amateur Drama Award 2009 - Recipient announced! The Erris Players have been awarded the Mayo County Council Amateur Drama Award for 2009.
01 Mar 2009 Mayo County Council Music Recording Assistance Award 2009 - Recipients Announced Mayo County Council’s Music Recording Assistance Award 2009 - Classical pianist Maria McGarry and Grace Notes Choir
21 Jan 2009 Ciorcal Léitheoireachta - Leabharlann Chaisleán an Bharraigh Tá cruinniú againn i Leabharlann Chaisleán an Bharraigh ar an 28ú Eanáir @ 7-00 chun Ciorcál Leitheoireachta a thosú. Tuilleadh eolais ó Bhrídín eolas@conradhmhaigheo.ie nó 094 9022 444
13 Jan 2009 2009 Benefit Programmes for Community and Voluntary Groups in Mayo Mayo County Council and the Mayo County Development Board have received three grants under the Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources under the BenefIT scheme. This funding will allow for the further roll-out of supports to communities to provide technology training and equipment. Info and Application online.
22 Dec 2008 Important Notice Additional Period over Christmas
18 Dec 2008 Tender Panels for Building Construction Programme 2009-2010 Construction Programme 2009-2010
18 Dec 2008 Raigh Pier Development Development
18 Dec 2008 Low Cost Serviced Sites for Sale at Mayo Abbey €1,000 each Sites for Sale
28 Nov 2008 Proposed Amendments to Traveller Accomodation Plan 2009-2013 Pursuant to Section 9 of the Housing (Traveller Accommodation) Act, 1998, Mayo County Council gives notice that it proposes to replace the Traveller Accommodation Plan 2005 – 2008, which was adopted on 11th April, 2005. The proposed Draft Plan 2009 – 2013 will be available for public inspection from 18th November, 2008 to 13th January, 2009. See full story for details.
14 Oct 2008 ALTERED IMAGES PROJECT ALTERED IMAGES PROJECT Altered Images is a ground breaking, accessible Visual Arts Project being developed by Mayo County Council in partnership with South Tipperary County Council and the Irish Museum of Modern Art. The partners will present a new and unique approach to exhibiting the visual arts.
06 Oct 2008 Irish Test Sorry, this story is not available in Irish.
22 Sep 2008 Mayo County Council Arts Office Awards deadline Three upcoming Award deadlines for Mayo County Council Arts Office - Monday 13th October at 5pm Mayo County Council Liam Walsh Award Mayo County Council Music Recording Assistance Award Mayo County Council Amateur Drama Award
18 Sep 2008 All-Ireland Poetry Day 2008 events in Mayo. Poetry Ireland will celebrate its 30th anniversary this year. To mark this occasion and to raise consciousness about poetry now and in the future, the organisation propose to have a reading in every county in Ireland on a designated day, Thursday October 2nd and to name this day All-Ireland Poetry Day. Mayo County Council Arts Office, Mayo County Library and Oifig na Gaeilge are delighted to present three poetry events. Lunchtime Poetry Reading with Louis de Paor,Castlebar Library, Thursday October 2nd at 1pm An Evening of Poetry. Castlebar Library, Thursday October 2nd at 7pm Mayo County Arts Office presents a mouth-watering evening of readings hosted by Mayo County Library, gleaned from a wealth of local and national talent and featuring new and some familiar names from the literary community. The line-up complete will feature Kevin Higgins, Maighread Medbh, Noel Monaghan, Terry McDonagh, Ger Reidy and Aoife Casby. Mayo’s favourite poem What is your favourite poem? That is the question that Mayo Library is asking to celebrate Ireland’s first All-Ireland Poetry Day on October 2nd. The library wants you to say in not more than 100 word what is your favourite poem and why. Please send entries to your local library branch or to Mayo Library HQ, The Mall, Castlebar, Mayo. Closing date for receipt of entries is Friday 26th September.
29 Jul 2008 Mayo County Council Higher Education Grants Scheme 2008. (Information Day) Mayo County Council Higher Education Grants Scheme 2008. (Information Day)
29 Jul 2008 Erection of Dwelling Proposed Erection of Dwelling at Ballyrourke, The Neale, Co Mayo
29 Jul 2008 N59 South Western Relief Road Constraints Study Pubic Consultation N59 South Western Relief Road Constraints Study Pubic Consultation
29 Jul 2008 Temporary of Closure of Road in Accordance with Section 75 of the Roads Act, 1993 & Roads Regulations, 1994 Temporary of Closure of Road in Accordance with Section 75 of the Roads Act, 1993 & Roads Regulations, 1994
15 Jul 2008 N59 CROSSMOLINA-BALLINA ROAD PROJECT N59 CROSSMOLINA-BALLINA ROAD PROJECT
15 Jul 2008 Local Government (Planning and Development) Act 2000-2006, Local Government (Planning and Development) Regulations 2001-2007 Proposed Erection of Dwelling
15 Jul 2008 Preparation of Local Area Plan for Belmullet Preparation of Local Area Plan for Belmullet
15 Jul 2008 Tyre and Waste Tyre Regulations track movement of tyres. Mayo County Council is running a campaign to raise awareness to the Waste Management (Tyres and Waste Tyres) Regulations 2007. The new scheme which involves the establishment of an industry based tracking system for tyres and waste tyres commenced at the beginning of 2008 and is currently being implemented throughout the Country. The scheme aims to track the movement of tyres from when they are put on the Irish Market to when they come to the end of life.
24 Jun 2008 Summer Music Series 2008 Finale Summer Music Series 2008 Finale
22 May 2008 Wildlife of County Mayo Amateur Photography Competition The wildlife of County Mayo is an important part of the county’s heritage. We invite you to explore your local area and capture this heritage in a photograph. We are looking for photographs of wildlife in the county, including animals, birds, insects, fish, flowers, plants and trees.
21 May 2008 Notice for Pet Owners: Spay Week Ireland 2008 Notice for Pet Owners: Spay Week Ireland 2008
20 May 2008 NOTICE OF THE PREPARATION OF THE DRAFT BALLINA TOWN AND ENVIRONS DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2009 - 2015 Notice is hereby given that Ballina Town Council and Mayo County Council pursuant to Section 12 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 have prepared the Draft Ballina Town and Environs Development Plan 2009 - 2015.
19 May 2008 Proposed Erection of Dwellings Pursuant to the requirements of Section 179 of the Planning and Development Act, 2000 and Part 8 of the Planning and Development Regulations, 2001 as amended, notice is hereby given that Mayo County Council proposes to carry out developments, particulars of which are set out in the Schedule hereunder.
02 May 2008 Mayo County Council - Bye Laws regulating personal watercraft and recreational craft. Bye Laws regulating personal watercraft and recreational craft.
16 Apr 2008 Highlighting the Role of the Volunteer Role of the Volunteer
10 Mar 2008 Higher Education Grants The Third Installment of the Higher Education Grants Scheme 2007/2008 will be posted to all Colleges on the 31st March, 2008.
01 Feb 2008 Public Notice: Amendments to the Draft Mayo County Development Plan 2008-2014 Notice of having made amendments/material alterations to the Draft of the proposed Development Plan for the County of Mayo.
03 Oct 2007 Bye-Laws for the Presentation and Storage of Household and Municipal Waste In accordance with the Waste Management Act 1996 to 2007 and part 19 of the Local Government Act 2001, Mayo County Council have adopted Bye Laws for the Presentation and Storage of Household and Municipal Waste. The Bye Laws come into effect on 10th October 2007.
02 Oct 2007 Water Matters - Public Consultation on the Western River Basin District Public Notice - Have your say on how we should manage local waters to achieve good status as demanded by EU Water Framework Directive.
21 Sep 2007 PRE-DRAFT PUBLIC CONSULTATION FOR BALLYHAUNIS AND BALLINROBE LOCAL AREA PLANS Pre-Draft Public Consultation Meetings for Ballyhaunis and Ballinrobe Local Area Plans
25 Jul 2007 Submissions - Safe Operation of Motorised Watercraft Mayo County Council has decided to initiate a public consultation process seeking the views of the public or any interested parties concerning the safe operation of motorised watercraft (including jet skis, powerboats and other recreational watercraft) on both inland and offshore waterways in County Mayo.
15 Jun 2007 Mayo County Council wins overall 2007 O2 Award for the Public Sector. Mayo County Council wins overall 2007 O2 Award for the Public Sector.
23 May 2007 Arts Act 2003 Grants / Arts Act 2003
16 May 2007 Newport Sewerage Scheme EIS The Environmental Impact Statement for the Newport Sewerage scheme is now available online.
15 May 2007 Derrinumera Sludge Hub Centre & Leachate Treatment Facility EIS Now Available Derrinumera Sludge Hub Centre & Leachate Treatment Facility Enrionmental Impact Statement Vol I-III is now available online.
24 Apr 2007 Proposed Erection of Dwelling Pursuant to the requirements of Part VIII of the Local Government (Planning and Development) Regulations 2001, notice is hereby given that Mayo County Council proposes to carry out development, particulars of which are set out in the Schedule hereunder.
24 Apr 2007 GRANTS FOR THE CONSERVATION OF PROTECTED STRUCTURES Grants are available from Mayo County Council towards the cost of conservation works on structures which require protection because of their architectural, historical, archaeological, artistic, cultural, scientific, social or technical interest.
16 Mar 2007 Precautionary Boil Water Notice - 16th March, 2007 Precautionary Boil Water Notice - 16th March, 2007
22 Feb 2007 Subsidised Compost Bin Scheme Compost Bin Scheme
22 Feb 2007 Its Spring Time -- Get Composting Composting
19 Feb 2007 Fire Brigade Services 2007 Charges for Fire Brigade Services for 2007
19 Feb 2007 New speed limit. Road Traffic Act 2004 --- New Speed limit
19 Feb 2007 Friarsquarter, Ballinrobe Affrodable Housing Scheme, Friarsquarter, Ballinrobe
19 Feb 2007 Walking Project Achill Walking Project
14 Feb 2007 PROPOSED ROUNDFORT SEWERAGE SCHEME PROPOSED ROUNDFORT SEWERAGE SCHEME Planning & Development Regulations 2001
14 Feb 2007 Local Improvement Schemes Mayo County Council invites applications for the above scheme in respect of projects which will provide for the construction, improvements and reconstruction of non public roads or bridges.
12 Feb 2007 Lambing Season is Here Again Warning about dog attacks during lambing season.
19 Dec 2006 COMPULSORY PURCHASE OF LAND NOTICE MAYO COUNTY COUNCIL COMPULSORY PURCHASE ORDER (ACQUISITION OF LAND FOR CONSTRUCTION OF PROPOSED NEW CAR PARK AT STRANDHILL & CONG NORTH, TOWNLANDS, CONG) ORDER 2006 (No. 2)
28 Nov 2006 N5 Charlestown Bypass Road Works Speed Limit Order Notice is hereby given, in accordance with Section 10 (6) of the Road Traffic Act, 2004 that Mayo County Council has made a Road Works Speed Limit Order to apply a Road Works Speed Limit of 50km/h at a location on the N5 National Primary Route as set out in the schedule hereunder.
28 Nov 2006 PAY AND DISPLAY PARKING - CLAREMORRIS Pay and Display Parking will commence in Claremorris on Monday, 11th December, 2006.
30 May 2006 Force 12 - Writers’ Festival 2008 Mayo County Council Arts Office is delighted to announce the exciting line-up for this year's Force 12 Writers' Festival which is taking place from Friday 6th to Sunday 8th June in Belmullet, Co. Mayo. Jessie Lendennie will direct the weekend, with a host of well-known writers including Maurice Harmon, Frank Golden, Dave Lordan, Anne Le Marquand Hartigan, Lorna Shaughnessy, Kevin Higgins, Susan Millar Du Mars, Joe Woods, Seamus Cashman, Patrick Cotter, Gerald Dawe, Maighread Medbh, Geraldine Mills and Alan Hayes. The weekend offers a wonderful programme of readings and workshops as well as opportunities for unpublished writers to read. Writers' groups from all over the country are welcome. Workshops include: Publishing (Jessie Lendennie & Alan Hayes), Poetry (Anne Hartigan) and Prose (Geraldine Mills). There will also be a lively panel discussion - "Do you have to be a self-promoter to get published?" moderated by Maurice Harmon. There will be readings throughout the weekend and music on Saturday night in An Chéibh. This event is organised by Mayo County Council Arts Service. Attendance at all events is free. Places are limited, so it is essential to book by Friday 23rd May. Places will be allocated on a first come first served basis.
29 May 2006 Temporary Closing of Road in conjunction with Charlestown Bypass. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Mayo County Council has made an order temporarily closing a section of LS5335- Mullenmadoge Road.
19 Apr 2006 Guidelines for Litter Action League Guidelines for Litter Action League.
19 Apr 2006 Nappy Week Nappy fashion hits the catwalk in 10th Anniversary of Real Nappy Week 24 - 30th April 2006.
03 Mar 2006 National Spring Clean 2006 National Spring Clean 2006
03 Mar 2006 Spring Clean 2006 Spring Clean 2006
31 Jan 2006 Derrinumera and Rathroeen Recycling Centres Derrinumera and Rathroeen Recycling Centres
12 Oct 2005 Mayo County Council Amateur Drama Awards 2007 Mayo County Council Arts Office is delighted to announce that the St. Patrick's Drama Society from Westport are the recipients of the 2007 Amateur Drama Award. The award is €1,250 and is assessed by an independent expert selection board
22 Apr 2005 Bealtaine 08 Festival Launch! Brochure for the Bealtaine 08 festival. Celebrating creativity in older age.
08 Mar 2005 Waste Management Services Mayo County Council on behalf of the local authorities of Mayo is now looking for expressions of interest from companies with a track record in the waste collection and disposal business, who might be in a position to acquire either their collection or disposal facilities or both.
25 Jan 2005 Public encouraged to get involved in review of waste management plan Galway City Council and Galway, Mayo, Sligo, Leitrim and Roscommon County Councils are currently reviewing the Connaught Waste Management Plan.
22 Oct 2004 CASTLEBAR RING ROADS --- Route Options Presentation Mayo County Council, in conjunction with the NRA, would welcome your comments in relation to the Route Options phase for the Castlebar Ring Roads.
25 Jun 2004 N5/N59 North – Westport Relief Road Mayo County Council would welcome your comments in relation to the Route Options phase for the N5/N59 North – Westport Relief Roads.
25 Jun 2004 Upgrading of Regional Roads R313 and R314 and Local Roads L1204 and L12044 In accordance with Article 80 and 81 of the Planning and Development Regulations, 2001, notice is hereby given that Mayo County Council proposes to carry out development, as described below, in the townlands of Bellagelly, Bellanaboy, Muingeroon South, Muingingaun, Glenturkmore, Glenturkbeg, Glencullin Lower, Cloontakilla and Attavally, Co. Mayo.
09 Jun 2004 School Book Exchange Novel new way of buying and selling school and college books.
09 Jun 2004 EPA Grants for Cleaner Greener Business EPA Grants for Cleaner Greener Business
05 May 2004 Notice in Relation to Litter, including Cigarette Litter The Litter Pollution Act 1997 prohibits littering of any substance or object by any person in a public place, or in any place that is visible to any extent from a public place. The occupier of a public place has a duty to keep that public place free of litter. Mayo County Council wishes to remind the public that it is an offence to deposit any such litter including cigarette litter in a public place.
31 Mar 2004 NOTICE OF INTENTION TO TEMPORARILY CLOSE ROAD Notice is hereby given in accordance with Section 75 of the Roads Act, 1993 that it is the intention of Mayo County Council to close the road listed hereunder, for the purpose of facilitating carrying out works necessitated by the Lough Mask Regional Water Supply Scheme, Stage 1, Contract 6, Extension from Ballyheane to Balla.
31 Mar 2004 National Spring Clean 1st -30th April In conjunction with An Taisces National Spring Clean, Mayo County Council will provide assistance to Tidy Towns Committees, Community Groups, Residents Associations and other groups, who organise litter clean-ups in their area.
13 Oct 2003 EXTENSION TO THE EXISTING E.P.A BUILDING CASTLEBAR TOWN COUNCIL John Moore Road, Castlebar, Co. Mayo. MAYO COUNTY COUNCIL IS MAKING APPLICATION TO CASTLEBAR TOWN COUNCIL FOR FULL PLANNING PERMISSION TO CONSTRUCT AN EXTENSION TO THE EXISTING E.P.A BUILDING, AT THE ABOVE ADDRESS.
03 Oct 2003 Achill Island Road Closure NOTICE OF INTENTION TO TEMPORARILY CLOSE ROAD IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 75 OF THE ROADS ACT, 1993.
22 Aug 2003 Road Closure at Ballyheane It is the intention of Mayo County Council to close the road listed hereunder for the purpose of facilitating carrying out works necessitated by the Lough Mask Regional Water Supply Scheme.
22 Aug 2003 Road Closure in Ballyhaunis Road Closure in Ballyhaunis
01 Jul 2003 Achill Sound Sewerage Scheme, Achill, Co. Mayo Public Notice of Application for a Foreshore Licence
01 Jul 2003 Notice of Temporary Road Closure Mayo County Council give Notice that Chapel Street, Castlebar will be closed on SATURDAY 5TH JULY,2003 FROM 5.00 a.m. TO 10.00a.m. to facilitate construction work.
09 Jun 2003 Gweesalia Sewerage Scheme Proposed Works MAYO COUNTY COUNCIL proposes to undertake works in connection with the above Scheme, particulars of which are set out in the Schedule attached.
03 Jun 2003 Tenders for Waste Water Services Tender notice for wastewater treatment work and maintenance
29 May 2003 N5/N59 North – Westport Relief Road Constraints Study Mayo County Council is commencing design procedures and route selection for the N5/N59 North – Westport Relief Road. Before this process can begin a Constraints Study must be conducted for the proposed scheme.
29 May 2003 Temporary Closing of Road in conjunction with Charlestown by Pass Temporary Closing of Road in conjunction with Charlestown by Pass