newsMayo Ideas Month 2026 is launchedMayo’s flagship business support series, Mayo Ideas Month, launched their 2026 programme at Balllinrobe Racecourse, location of the well established Meet Mayo business networking event.
newsSadness following passing of Ballina native living in EnglandThe death has taken place in England of Oliver Conmy, McDonald Road, Coventry and formerly of The Brook, Ballina.
healthMUH currently has 85 vacant postsMayo University Hospital (MUH) currently has 85 vacant posts, including 46 full-time and 39 temporary. A large portion of these positions have become vacant since last July and August.
Double delight for Western People at media awardsThe Western People was among the winners at the 2026 Local Ireland Media Awards with Anthony Hennigan winning the Sports Journalist of the Year Award while the newspaper's advertising team were honoured for Best Innovation with their Lunch & ...
Mayo Club Championship roundup: extra-time epics, Ballagh' survive, draw confirmed for Junior semi-finals SENIOR Relegation Final Ballaghaderreen 1-13 Balla 0-14 A late goal by Conor Moriarty – assisted by one Andy Moran – secured Ballaghaderreen’s senior status for 2027 and ended Balla’s six-year stay in the ...
Local Notes: Past and Present staff of Breaffy NS with the Sam MaguireTractor Vintage and Vehicle Run a great success:Crafting course in Knockmore:Connacht PTAA Mini Vigil
Local talent unites to support Ballina Arts CentreA remarkable showcase of local talent will light up the stage on Saturday, October 3 when Ballina’s Star Extravaganza presents a vibrant celebration of music, song, dance and theatre in support of Ballina Arts Centre.
Vaccination of Dairy and Suckler Calves reduces stress on farmsCattle farming systems have changed over the last 10 years. In this time the number of dairy cows has increased by 600,000 and suckler cow numbers have declined. As a result, more dairy calves are traded across farms.
The age-old tradition of the circusI had the joy of taking my three-year-old granddaughter to the circus this summer. To be honest, I was more anxious to see the show myself; her enjoyment of it was almost secondary.
