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Mayo shows to benefit from new wave of funding

Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary TD, has today announced an investment of over €1 million to support 126 Agricultural Shows right across the country, among which are nine in Co Mayo.

Mayo man to appear on Countdown again after two consecutive wins - how to watch today

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Mayo man to appear on Countdown again after two consecutive wins - how to watch today

Best of luck, Ethan!

Belmullet grant 'not won at Westport's expense'

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Belmullet grant 'not won at Westport's expense'

It is misleading to suggest that a grant application to complete the Canal House project in Belmullet was won at the expense of a proposal to develop Westport Harbour, a Mayo County Council management executive has stated.

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Tributes paid to 'an absolute gentleman'

Tributes paid to 'an absolute gentleman'

gaa

Tough trip to the Kingdom awaits Mayo

Tough trip to the Kingdom awaits Mayo

soccer

Late UCD penalty cruelly denies Mayo FC big result

Late UCD penalty cruelly denies Mayo FC big result

your community

Local Notes: Robeen NS win Credit Union quiz in Claremorris

Local Notes: Robeen NS win Credit Union quiz in Claremorris

news

Discolouration of water reported in Mayo areas

Discolouration of water reported in Mayo areas

'We acknowledge the frustration and concern that can be caused by discolouration'

'Proud day' as new homes opened in Mayo

'Proud day' as new homes opened in Mayo

Council vows to address expenditure issues raised by auditor

Councillor highlights issue 'holding back' Mayo housing delivery

Progress on assisted living service in Mayo town

Progress on assisted living service in Mayo town

Mayo-born author is shortlisted for children's book award

Mayo-born author is shortlisted for children's book award

sport

Mayo ring the changes for Farney trip

Mayo ring the changes for Farney trip

Mayo have made four changes ahead of their final group game this (Saturday) afternoon in Division 3B of the Centra Camogie League.

Mayo marching in the right direction

Mayo marching in the right direction

Mayo Duathlon Series to begin this month

Mayo Duathlon Series to begin this month

Katie, Kellie and Kobe are Special Ks but if you can’t see them, what then?

Katie, Kellie and Kobe are Special Ks but if you can’t see them, what then?

Seamus makes his mark as a senior

Seamus makes his mark as a senior

community

Local Notes: Currabaggan NS pupils make their Confirmation.

Local Notes: Currabaggan NS pupils make their Confirmation.

New Table Tennis Club to be formed:Fond memories of the late Francis Ruttledge, Newtown, Cloghans:Ardagh players present 'The Sorcerer’s Tale'.

Local Notes: Ballyhaunis group makes donation to Mayo SPCA

Local Notes: Ballyhaunis group makes donation to Mayo SPCA

Local Notes: All the latest news from Kiltimagh

Local Notes: All the latest news from Kiltimagh

Local Notes: Accolade for St Muredach’s Iarla Dunford

Local Notes: Accolade for St Muredach’s Iarla Dunford

Local Notes: Enjoying the Cill Chomain GAA Club awards.

Local Notes: Enjoying the Cill Chomain GAA Club awards.

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A showcase of brilliant youthful art

A showcase of brilliant youthful art

The Linenhall Arts Centre in Castlebar has been transformed into a kaleidoscope of youthful vision as Davitt College celebrates a historic milestone: its first-ever large-scale external exhibition.

Fascinating feature film at Mayo Movieworld

Fascinating feature film at Mayo Movieworld

Renowned comedian to return to Ballina this month

Renowned comedian to return to Ballina this month

Network Ireland Mayo to mark IWD 2026 in style

Network Ireland Mayo to mark IWD 2026 in style

Familiar faces in new Ballina film to be aired this week

Familiar faces in new Ballina film to be aired this week

life

Stunning Polestar 5 makes its Irish debut

Stunning Polestar 5 makes its Irish debut

Polestar, the Swedish electric car brand, unveiled the Polestar 5, four-door performance Grand Tourer last week, writes Trish Whelan. Available to order now, Polestar 5 Dual Motor Launch edition (550kW, 812Nm, 0-100km/h 3.9 secs) is priced ...

Sudoku of the day, March 6

Sudoku of the day, March 6

Government extends eSPSV grant scheme

Government extends eSPSV grant scheme

Stunning Alpine A290 falls short on range

Stunning Alpine A290 falls short on range

GUIDE: Prioritising farm safety in Mayo

GUIDE: Prioritising farm safety in Mayo

opinion

The riddle that was Robert Erskine Childers

The riddle that was Robert Erskine Childers

Universities can use a lot of strange terms to describe what they do. Instead of classes, they have ‘tutorials’. They award degrees but call them ‘bachelors’. You study your course in bite sizes called ‘modules’.

Surviving the Titanic but drowning anyway

Surviving the Titanic but drowning anyway

The need to protect our children online

The need to protect our children online

We have become a nation of protestors

We have become a nation of protestors

The uncrowned king and what comes after

The uncrowned king and what comes after

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