Moy Valley Resources IRD Highlights Community Impact at 2024 AGM
The Moy Valley Resources annual general meeting took place recently, in which attendees heard about a busy 2024, about several important opportunities allowing it to enhance its role as a community development organisation, and about creating community impact at 2024 AGM. IQ Ballina Members of IRD North Mayo-West Sligo CLG, which trades as Moy Valley […]
US researchers return to Killala to discuss impact of digital and energy installations on local landscape
Dr Hunter Vaughan and Dr Meryl Shriver-Rice return to Killala to research the impact of digital and energy infrastructure on the local landscape. They will hold public consultations on 9th and 10th July 2025. Such engagement is timely in that planning permission has recently been granted for hydrogen plant and battery energy storage projects at […]
A trip to Craoibhín Ballina at lunchtime, Tuesday, 4th March 2025 – dancing to the beat
Ann-Marie Kilgallon, Communications Assistant at Moy Valley Resources IRD, visited Craoibhín Ballina today – and found members dancing to the beat. Of Ballina’s many clubs, there are none so unique as Craoibhín, formerly The Over-55s Club. This thriving, Pobal-funded social enterprise and project of Moy Valley Resources IRD, with its own Board of Directors, is devoted […]
Launch of 2025 West of Ireland Women’s Mini Marathon – be a part of it in Castlebar!
For those eagerly awaiting the largest women’s sports event in Connacht, the launch of 2025 West of Ireland Women’s Mini Marathon occurred on Thursday, 27th February in Davitt College, Castlebar with Angelina Nugget as host. Moy Valley Resources IRD was excited to be there to support organisers and participants alike, and looks forward to providing […]
Mayo North Tourism: A Vital Driver of Economic Growth in the Region €2.78 Million Annual Impact Highlighted in Independent Assessment
Mayo North Tourism, the organisation dedicated to promoting North Mayo and its surrounds as a vibrant tourism destination, continues to make a significant impact on the local economy. According to an independent assessment conducted by Repucon Consulting, the organisation’s initiatives generated an estimated €2.78 million in tourism-related revenue in 2023 alone. This report, supported by […]
Official Opening of IQ Ballina Marks New Era for Innovation and Enterprise in North Mayo
Today marked a milestone for Ballina as Minister of State for Trade Promotion, Digital Transformation, and Company Regulation, Dara Calleary TD, officially opened the Innovation Quarter (IQ Ballina) at the historic military barracks in the heart of the town. This €8 million development is funded through the Urban Regeneration Development Fund (URDF) and Mayo County […]
IQ Ballina seeks Expressions of Interest from businesses wishing to locate in new Innovation Quarter in heart of North Mayo
IQ Ballina seeks Expressions of Interest from enterprises who may be interested in locating in this recently constructed innovation hub and enterprise space located in the heart of the town in the old Military Barracks. Owned by Mayo County Council, IQ Ballina was funded through the Urban Regeneration and Development Fund via a joint […]