Mayo Pride festival returns this month

Fri, Jul 06, 2018

Last year Mayo hosted the first ever Mayo Pride, which proved a huge success.

Ballina sports coaches complete community coaching programme

Fri, Jul 06, 2018

A group of people mainly from the Ballina area have just completed a 10 week long specialised sports coaching course which it is hoped will provide them with the tools to obtain part time employment.

ACP to hold meeting ahead of Papal visit

Fri, Jul 06, 2018

The Association of Catholic Priests (ACP) will be hosting regional public meetings around the country ahead of the Papal visit next month.

Gavin takes up the position of first citizen

Mon, Jun 25, 2018

Fianna Fail’s Cllr Blackie Gavin was elected as the new Cathaoirelach of Mayo County Council at the local authorities annual general meeting on Monday in Castlebar.

Irish Water appeal for water conservation as prolonged dry spell predicted increases pressure on water supplies

Mon, Jun 25, 2018

Irish Water is appealing to the public to conserve water as a prolonged dry spell has been predicted by Met Éireann.

Local electoral boundaries shaken up ahead of council elections

Fri, Jun 15, 2018

The demarcation lines for local elections in Mayo are set to be changed substantially ahead of next year's local elections, potentially opening up new election opportunities for candidates in certain areas.

Internationally Acclaimed Other Voices Festival confirmed for Ballina this September

Fri, Jun 15, 2018

Ballina will provide the stunning backdrop for Other Voices, the internationally acclaimed music television series and arts festival, this September 28 and 29.

Knock gets ready for Papal visit

Fri, Jun 15, 2018

The much-speculated visit of Pope Francis to Knock Shrine was confirmed this week, with the Pontiff due to arrive in Mayo on Sunday, August 26.

Woman killed in road crash on Castlebar to Westport road

Fri, Jun 15, 2018

Gardaí in Castlebar are investigating a fatal road traffic collision that occurred on the Westport Road (N5) outside Castlebar at 8.30am yesterday morning, Thursday, June 14.

Still no movement on Westport pay and display proposals

Fri, Jun 15, 2018

The row over the potential imposition of on-street parking charges in Westport moved up another notch again this week.

Solar power — Louisburgh's Mike McCormack wins International Dublin Literary Award

Fri, Jun 15, 2018

Louisburgh-native author Mick McCormack has won the 2018 International Dublin Literary Award for his novel hugely acclaimed novel Solar Bones, published by independent Irish publisher Tramp Press.

Castlebar Garda Business Watch group set up

Fri, Jun 15, 2018

An Garda Síochána, Castlebar, is setting up a new Business Watch scheme in the town under the Castlebar Community Policing Program. The is a proactive step to help local businesses, no matter what size, to have direct access to a dedicated Garda whose role is to specifically to help them.

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