Allergan's Westport Botox plant makes $1.5bn in profits Westport's status as the global production capital of Botox was further enhanced last year as world wide sales of the treatment from a local manufacturing … Business • 29 Nov
Botox boom boosts Allergan's Westport plant A global surge in the sales of Botox produced at Allergan's Westport plant helped the business record pre-tax profits of $1.327bn (€1.245bn) in 2021. Business • 17 Feb
Gino's Gelato opens its 20th shop in Westport Gino's Gelato has opened its 20th shop in Westport in Co Mayo this month and also plans to open in eight new locations across Ireland … Business • 18 May 21
Botox maker sees surge in profits Pre-tax profits at Botox producer, Allergan Pharmaceuticals Ireland increased by 24% to $232.5 million last year. Business • 16 Nov 20
Allergan opens new €160m biologics plant in Westport Allergan, the maker of Botox, is opening a new €160m biologics facility at its campus in Westport in Co Mayo. Business • 28 Jan 20
€240 million upgrade of N5 Westport to Turlough road The Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has confirmed that Government has signed off on the upgrade of the N5 Westport to Turlough road in Co Mayo. Connacht • 15 Oct 19
Alcohol banned on some trains to Galway and Westport An alcohol ban is to come into effect on four Iarnród Éireann services from Dublin from next Friday, 12 October. Ireland • 05 Oct 18
Appeal for information about teenager missing in Mayo Gardaí in Mayo are appealing for information about a teenager who since last Wednesday. News • 25 Sep 18
End of an era and end of the road for Westport garage In August, the shutters will come down for the last time on a garage in Westport, Co Mayo, where the Breheny family business has been … Special Reports • 26 Jul 18
Taoiseach says Govt backs rural development The Taoiseach has told a forum in Co Mayo that continuing to back ongoing rural development and the agri-food sector is a priority for his … Rural Development • 13 Jul 18
RCSI campus is public's favourite new building The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland's new campus in Dublin has been named as the winner of the Public Choice category at the RIAI … Dublin • 08 Jun 18
Allergan to invest €42m in its Irish operations Botox maker Allergan has confirmed an additional investment of €42m in its Irish operations for this year. Business • 01 Mar 17
Chat line changes number after concerns from Mayo A British adult chat line is changing its telephone number so it will not resemble those of landlines in west Mayo. News • 26 Jan 17
Mayo clothing company to create 55 jobs A clothing company is to create 55 jobs as part of a major expansion of its operations in Westport, Co Mayo. News • 22 Jul 16
50 jobs promised by Maxol in Mayo The Maxol fuel company has said it will create 50 jobs in Mayo, with the opening of two new retail locations in Westport and Castlebar. News • 24 May 16
Irish TV expansion to create 150 jobs A Co Mayo-based satellite television station says it will create 150 jobs when it extends broadcasting hours next month. News • 14 Apr 14
Abbeyshrule named Ireland's Tidiest Town The village of Abbeyshrule in Co Longford has been announced as the winner of this year's Tidy Towns competition. News • 10 Sep 12
FG chairman warns TDs of difficult Dáil term The Chairman of the Fine Gael parliamentary party has warned backbenchers that the coming Dáil term will be exceptionally difficult. News • 10 Sep 12
