Minister of State for Disability, Equality, Mental Health and Older People, Kathleen Lynch TD has announced a commitment of over €1.1 million in additional funding to 36 positive action projects across Irelandincluding South West Mayo Development Company which is to receive €33,333.

Bord Fáilte report has confirmed the huge economic success of the Great Western Greenway in Mayo.

The secrets of hidden Ireland are now just a click away with the launch of the redesigned Burrishoole Walking Festival website.When you’ve finished finger-walking on www.burrishoolewalkfest.net, you’ll want to pull on your walking boots for real and join the  festival, which takes place this June bank holiday weekend, June 2, 3 and 4.

The Holy Family National School, Glenhest Road, Newport, is to get extra accommodation at the school following representations by An Taoiseach Enda Kenny TD to the Department of Education.

A fundraising horse run was held at Murrivaugh beach, Mulranny, at Christmas, organised by Kitty Kelly, Carrowholly Riding Stables, in aid of St. Brendan's Village Project, Mulranny.

Minister of State for Tourism and Sport Michael Ring recently turned the first sod of the road project for the N.59 Kilbride Road Improvement Scheme in Newport.

Angela Corcoran, George’s Street, Newport, Co. Mayo, has been appointment as a Peace Commissioner by the Minister for Justice, Mr. Alan Shatter. TD.

The St. Brendan's Village, Mulranny, Christmas Party will take place at 1.00pm on Wednesday, 7th December, in the Amenity Centre.

A gigantic fundraising draw in aid of St. Brendan’s Village, Mulranny, will be launched in Nevins, Tiernaur, on Saturday, 26th November, at 9pm.

At a special ceremony in the University this week, 32 new recipients of NUI Galway student Sports Scholarships were presented by President, Dr Jim Browne.