More power and autonomy for new Claremorris Municipal District

Fri, Jul 11, 2014

The seven elected representatives in the new Claremorris Municipal District have more powers than ever before to decide on critical local issues, such as the annual budget for the area, parking regulations and the development of a new community fund for local projects and works.

Two Mayo towns are tops for tourists

Fri, Jul 11, 2014

Residents of Mayo have long known that this little patch on the very western edge of Europe - with its rugged cliffs, tranquil lakes, beautifully barren boglands, and miles of pristine, sandy, beaches - is really something quite special.

Alleged weapon incident in Swinford

Fri, Jul 11, 2014

A man is to appear today before Swinford District Court in relation to an alleged public order offence involving a weapon in Swinford last weekend.

Sports quiz in Flynns

Fri, Jul 11, 2014

Brush up on your sports trivia for a table quiz in Flynn’s Bar, Castlebar, on Thursday next (July 17).

History, elegance and luxury combine at Kilronan Castle

Fri, Jul 11, 2014

Kilronan Castle in Co Roscommon is one of Ireland’s most luxurious castle hotels.

Funding boost for CF unit at Mayo General

Fri, Jul 11, 2014

The construction of a new dedicated day unit for cystic fibrosis sufferers in the county received a boost this week. The project has been allocated €50,000 in National Lottery Funding.

The total cost of the project is €1.3 million. Cystic Fibrosis Ireland and CF West have already fundraised €900,000 for the unit.

Bullet ricocheted and pierced window of parked car

Fri, Jul 11, 2014

A “freak accident” when a bullet ricocheted in Lahardane and travelled 200 yards to pierce the windscreen of a parked, and fortunately, unoccupied car, landed an experienced gun dealer before Ballina District Court this week.

‘Staycationers’ love Mayo

Fri, Jul 11, 2014

Mayo is one of the top destinations in Ireland for ‘staycationers’ according to a new survey.

Trio of festivals lighting up Castlebar this weekend

Fri, Jul 04, 2014

Castlebar will have plenty of heart this weekend as three major festivals are combining to bring thousands of visitors to the county town.

New campaign urges mums-to-be to belt up

Fri, Jul 04, 2014

A new campaign has been launched in Mayo to encourage more pregnant women to wear their seatbelts.

Ballinrobe author lands stellar cast for big screen adventure

Fri, Jul 04, 2014

Successful Ballinrobe author Mick Donnellan is bringing his story of a tiger kidnapping gone wrong to stage in Galway for one of the city’s premier arts festivals.

Ballina launches 50th anniversary Salmon Festival

Fri, Jul 04, 2014

Ballina is preparing to celebrate the 50th anniversary of its now world renowned Salmon Festival, which launches on Monday (July 6) and continues until Sunday, July 13.

Festivities during the week include a teddy bears picnic, a Garth Brooks experience, duck racing, fireworks and of course Ballina’s famous Heritage Day.

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