Paul O'Malley

Mayo

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Nine-house scheme in Mayo took seven years to complete

1 week ago | westernpeople.ie | Paul O'Malley

Councillors in Castlebar Municipal District have criticised the slow delivery of social housing. They made their comments to coincide with the seventh anniversary of the start of a nine-house project in Carnacon. The project is only now being completed. Cllr Al McDonnell said he had serious problems with the delay in the delivery of social housing, citing the Carnacon project as a perfect example. “The first on-site inspections in Carnacon took place in 2018, seven years and two months ago.
Derelict building holding back 'picturesque' Mayo village

1 week ago | westernpeople.ie | Paul O'Malley

A derelict property in the middle of a “model” Mayo village is holding back further development according to the local Community Council. The Belcarra Community Council made a presentation to members of the Castlebar Municipal District at last week’s area meeting calling for support for the village’s annual 8K run through GMA funding, for assistance with public realm improvements and to help deal with a derelict site in the centre of the village.
New figures reveal long delay for home support services in Mayo

2 weeks ago | westernpeople.ie | Paul O'Malley

The HSE has acknowledged there are still challenges in providing adequate levels of home help to all those who need it in Mayo. A spokesperson for HSE West and North West said home support is provided to a total of 1,581 clients in Mayo with a further 242 on waiting lists. Its National Service Plan targets 24 million hours of home support nationally, of which around 4.3 million are for the West and North West region, and Mayo has been allocated extra funding for a further 617,592 hours.
Major Mayo projects get go-ahead

2 weeks ago | westernpeople.ie | Paul O'Malley

Two major technological developments for the former Asahi site in Killala have received planning approval from Mayo County Council. The local authority has given the green light to US-based investment firm AVAIO Digital for a data centre and to SSE Renewables for the construction of a battery energy storage system (BESS) facility.
Mayo village rallies to support a community champion

3 weeks ago | westernpeople.ie | Paul O'Malley

The family of Belcarra woman Breege Canavan has said they are looking forward to welcoming home their beloved wife, mother and grandmother but have been met with frustration in their efforts to secure sufficient home help hours. In October 2023, Breege faced an acute medical condition that has had permanent, life-changing consequences affecting her mobility and functionality.
Mayo town hopes to make most of new energy projects

3 weeks ago | westernpeople.ie | Paul O'Malley

A community energy workshop will take place in Killala this week amid a surge in local energy project developments in the area in recent years. A decision on whether or not planning permission will be granted for the development of a data centre at the former Asahi site about 3km outside the town is due to be made by next Monday.
Aldi appeals decision to refuse store in Mayo town

3 weeks ago | westernpeople.ie | Paul O'Malley

Aldi has lodged an appeal with An Bord Pleanála against Mayo County Council's decision to refuse planning permission for a new supermarket in Swinford. The German supermarket chain had sought planning permission for a single-storey discount foodstore comprising a gross floor area of 1908 square metres and all associated site works at a site on the Kiltimagh/Castlebar Roads.
Ballina school launches fundraiser to improve educational experience for students

1 month ago | westernpeople.ie | Paul O'Malley

St Dymphna’s School in Ballina has launched a to enable it to invest in its own dedicated transport that will improve the educational experience of students. Deputy School Principal Jennifer McCormack told the that hiring out buses is becoming less viable due to rising costs. “We want to offer a well-rounded educational experience to our students and these trips play a vital role in expanding our students' integration and their learning beyond the classroom.
REVIEW: Assassin's Creed Shadows proves Ubisoft has failed to learn from past mistakes

1 month ago | geekireland.com | Padraig Ryan |Paul O'Malley |Olivia Fahy |Martin W. Healy

There seems to be a lot of expectation around Assassin's Creed Shadows, which is going to exacerbate any of the issues it may have. With a plethora of disappointing games, unruly business practices and generally poor reception to Ubisoft in general over the last year or two, Shadows has to perform to get Ubisoft back to the good graces of gamers everywhere.
St Patrick's Day Sssssspecial: Snakes in video games

1 month ago | geekireland.com | Paul O'Malley |Olivia Fahy |Martin W. Healy

A long, long time ago, Saint Patrick drove all the snakes out of Ireland. We celebrate in the form of decadent parades and shipping our political figures off for what are essentially trade missions. Today's top videos STORY CONTINUES BELOW Here are a few foes he could not quite vanquish, as they exist solely in video games. Yawn lurks menacingly around the Spencer Mansion and confronts the player in the attic, then the library.