Water rates hike to hit struggling businesses MAYO Co Council is considering a hike of up to 12 per cent in commercial water rates in order to meet loan commitments required to fund current water service contracts. more >

Stand beside me: Surprise guest! BRITAIN’S Got Talent sensation Susan Boyle wowed Castlebar crowds when she gave a surprise performance at a Daniel O’Donnell concert on Saturday night. more >

Magic minors best over West’ MAYO 3-10 WESTMEATH 1-05 SPECTATORS were fooled by the positive start of Westmeath, as Mayo barnstormed their way to All-Ireland honours last Saturday – and did so in some style too. more >

Walsh hits winner as Ballina let lead slip SWINFORD 1-10 BALLINA STEPHENITES 0-12 THREE unanswered points – a pair of Stephen Walsh frees either side of Conor Campbell’s ‘45’ – in the final three minutes earned hosts Swinford the narrowest of wins to keep alive their hopes of group qualification. more >

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