Alan Dillon TD

03/11/2026

🏫🌱 Great news for Mayo schools!

I am delighted to welcome the announcement under the 2027 Climate Action Summer Works Scheme, that 12 Mayo schools were approved for important building improvement projects.

Congratulations to all the successful schools across Mayo:

✅ St Anthony’s school Castlebar ➡️ Climate Action & Toilet Facilities
✅ Crossmolina N.S. ➡️ Climate Action & Windows Projects
✅ St. Mary’s National School Partry ➡️ Climate Action & Windows Projects
✅ St Muredach’s College ➡️ Climate Action & Windows Projects
✅ Quignamanger N S Ballina ➡️ Climate Action & Mechanical Works
✅ S N NaomhPadraig Saile ➡️ Climate Action & Roof Works
✅ Cooneal N.S. ➡️ Climate Action & Toilet Facilities
✅ SN croi Muire Belmullet ➡️ Climate Action & Windows Projects
✅ Scoil Muire Agus Padraig ➡️ Climate Action & Roof Works
✅ Rice College Westport ➡️ Climate Action & Windows Projects
✅ St Brendans College Belmullet ➡️ Climate Action & Roof Works
✅ St Josephs Community College Charlestown ➡️ Climate Action & Electrical Works

This investment will help create better, warmer and more sustainable learning environments for students and staff while supporting Ireland's climate action goals.

Well done to all the principals, boards of management and school communities involved.

30/10/2026

Wishing the very best to all involved in Carnacon LGFA Scare in the Woods Event at Moore Hall tomorrow.

The grounds of Moore Hall are being transformed for Halloween tomorrow, into a haunted woods, with scares around every corner and frights waiting at each turn. This event is now completely booked out and early arrival is advised.

There are plenty of other events happening around in the county with events in Castlebar and Balla also.
A very happy and safe Halloween to everyone! 🎃👻

Balla Community Centre The Linenhall, Castlebar Mayo County Council

29/10/2026

Congratulations to all the Mayo All-Star winners 💫and nominees. A proud night for you, your families and your clubs after a wonderful year.
Enjoy the celebrations. ❤️💚

The 2026 PwC Football Team of the Year is in 👀⭐️

All-Ireland Champions Mayo take six places, with players from eight counties represented.

11 new names on the All-Star roll of honour this year 📜

23/10/2026

Great to be in Balla Secondary School this morning, speaking to the Transition Year group about politics, careers, and all the different options available to them after school.

I was also glad to see the progress with their new changing rooms, which will be a welcome addition to students and Balla GAA and LGFA, in providing additional facilities to the community. This is being delivered under Community Recognition Funding, with financial support from Cllr. Cyril Burke and Sayvale Homes .

DNG Cyril Burke

23/10/2026

What a fantastic morning at Ballinrobe Racecourse at the Meet Mayo Business Networking Event.

So many great businesses from right across the county showcasing their products and innovation. Credit to the Local Enterprise Office Mayo, John Magee and his team for putting it all together.

This is part of Mayo Ideas Month 2026, with plenty more events planned to help businesses grow and expand, see schedule at link below for details.

https://www.mayoideasmonth.ie/programme

Ballinrobe Races Orla Photography Westport Chamber of Commerce Castlebar Chamber Claremorris Chamber of Commerce Erris Chamber of Commerce TF Royal Hotel & Theatre, Castlebar Claremorris Community Radio CRCfm

23/10/2026

A fantastic achievement for Castlebar Tidy Towns. Well deserved and well done to all the volunteers that do such a great job keeping Castlebar clean 👏👏👏

22/10/2026

🚜 Good news for Mayo farmers 🚜

Over 10,000 farmers across Mayo will receive more than €40million in BISS and CRISS advance payments over the coming days.

✅ 10,097 farmers to benefit
✅ €40.3 million being paid in Mayo
✅ 75% advance payment rate for 2026
✅ 94% of eligible cleared applications already paid

These payments, alongside ANC and ECO scheme supports, will provide a welcome boost to farm families and rural communities throughout the county.

20/10/2026

Delighted to officially open Whatnot European Headquarters in Dublin today alongside the team at IDASouthWest Ireland.

This is a significant investment in Ireland and a strong endorsement of the talent, innovation and ambition that exists here. The company’s plans to expand its Irish workforce and create high-quality jobs in engineering, AI, operations and trust & safety are very welcome.

I’m particularly encouraged by the opportunities this platform will create for Irish entrepreneurs, creators and small businesses to reach new customers and global markets.

17/10/2026

🚆 A major day for Kiltimagh and Mayo.

Delighted to be in Kiltimagh to officially turn the sod on the new Pro Rail Academy alongside Minister Sean Canney and British Ambassador Kara Owen.

This is a really significant investment in skills, innovation and opportunity for the West of Ireland and a major vote of confidence in Kiltimagh’s future.

I’ve worked closely with Eamonn and Siobhan Maloney on this project and want to acknowledge their vision, ambition and determination in bringing it from concept to reality. Their belief in Kiltimagh and the potential of our region deserves enormous credit.

When operational, the academy will combine specialist training, research and innovation, developing expertise in areas such as rail signalling, electrification, surveying, railway civils and project management, helping to build the next talent needed for Ireland’s growing rail and infrastructure network.

Most importantly, it will create valuable career pathways for young people closer to home. For too long, many young people felt they had to leave rural communities to pursue specialist careers. Investments like this help change that narrative by creating new opportunities to learn, work and succeed here in Mayo.

Today’s sod turning wasn’t just about this new building. It was about developing the foundations for future skills, future jobs and future opportunities for Kiltimagh, Mayo and the wider region.

IRD Kiltimagh CLG. Kiltimagh Park Hotel Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment Velorail Kiltimagh Kiltimagh GAA Emigrant Park - Kiltimagh Kiltimagh Tidy Towns. Kiltimagh Kiltimagh Tourism Festivals West On Track

16/10/2026

Croi is bringing its state of the art Mobile Health Hub to Castlebar next Tuesday, 20th October, to provide free Blood Pressure, Pulse and Cholesterol Checks along with info and advice on stroke prevention and cardiovascular health.

Details:
What: Croí Mobile Health Hub – World Stroke Day Awareness Event
Where: Hastings McHale Park, Castlebar, Co. Mayo
When: Tuesday, 20 October 2026
Time: 10-4pm
Cost: Free Booking: Appointment essential – advance booking required via https://croi.ie/event/castlebarhealthcheck/

Key message: Know the signs of stroke and .
FAST:
• F – Face: Has the person’s face or mouth drooped?
• A – Arm: Can they raise both arms? Is one arm weak, drooping or numb?
• S – Speech: Is their speech slurred or jumbled? Can they understand you?
• T – Time: If you see any of these signs, call 112 or 999 immediately.

Ger Deere - Mayo County Councillor Castlebar Municipal - Fine Gael Cllr Donna Sheridan DNG Cyril Burke The Connaught Telegraph The Mayo