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<p>Minister Dara Calleary made the funding announcement today.</p>

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More than €600,000 in funding for Mayo projects

Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary, has today confirmed that 23 projects in Mayo will benefit from €606,568 in funding from the Community Climate Action Programme (CCAP) awarded by the Department of ...

New data reveals the grim reality of Mayo's rental market

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New data reveals the grim reality of Mayo's rental market

With Mayo rents continuing to rise, a local auctioneer sees no end in sight due to the dearth of rental properties in the county. Rents in Mayo have surged by 8. 8% in the past 12 months, according the latest Daft. ie rental price report.

Councillors defend €2.15m expenditure on chamber revamp

local politics

Councillors defend €2.15m expenditure on chamber revamp

Members of Mayo County Council have defended the proposed €2. 15 million makeover of the chamber in Aras an Chontae in Castlebar and have called on the public not to sign a public petition against the controversial project.

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Special whale watching events taking place in Mayo

Special whale watching events taking place in Mayo

gaa

Mullin is becoming the conversation Down Under

Mullin is becoming the conversation Down Under

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Mayo teacher wins award for children's book

Mayo teacher wins award for children's book

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Local Notes: Behy NS pupils receive First Holy Communion

Local Notes: Behy NS pupils receive First Holy Communion

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Mayo councillors differ over vape shop restrictions

Trucks are ‘driving into towns to avoid narrow roundabouts’

A Mayo councillor has claimed that roundabouts are being narrowed to the point where truck drivers are unable to get around them safely.

Concerns raised over funding for rural roads scheme

Concerns raised over funding for rural roads scheme

Castlebar street to be closed to traffic for certain times from next week

Castlebar street to be closed to traffic for certain times from next week

Man charged following major Mayo drugs seizure

Man charged following major Mayo drugs seizure

Over 450 Mayo children to take part in important initiative

Over 450 Mayo children to take part in important initiative

sport

Rangers and Robesiders settle for share of the spoils

Rangers and Robesiders settle for share of the spoils

Elverys Sports Super League Ballinrobe Town 2 Conn Rangers 2 John Corless at The Green Conn Rangers had to settle for a draw against a dogged Ballinrobe Town ...

Conway keeps his cool to earn Ballycroy a share of spoils

Conway keeps his cool to earn Ballycroy a share of spoils

Ballina Town send title statement with big win in Westport

Ballina Town send title statement with big win in Westport

Ballagh’ do the business as Moy attack falters

Ballagh’ do the business as Moy attack falters

Brolly's Knockmore book ticket to league final

Brolly's Knockmore book ticket to league final

community

Local Notes: Californian actress enjoys visit to Ballyhaunis

Local Notes: Californian actress enjoys visit to Ballyhaunis

Clans of Mayo event in Brackloon; local teachers offer views on school patronage; cattle prices start to fall

Local Notes: Students take part in Claremorris Lions Club's art competition

Local Notes: Students take part in Claremorris Lions Club's art competition

Local Notes: Connacht title's for Belmullet schools.

Local Notes: Connacht title's for Belmullet schools.

Local Notes: Ballintubber community celebrate inclusion in the Joyce Country and Western Lakes UNESCO Global Geopark.

Local Notes: Ballintubber community celebrate inclusion in the Joyce Country and Western Lakes UNESCO Global Geopark.

Local Notes: Ballinrobe Foroige Club at Mayo Foroige Prom Ball.

Local Notes: Ballinrobe Foroige Club at Mayo Foroige Prom Ball.

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Five-time Grammy award winner to perform in Mayo this month

Five-time Grammy award winner to perform in Mayo this month

His music has garnered five Grammys, an Oscar, a Golden Globe, an Emmy nomination and five Top 10 singles.

Renowned authors for Castlebar event

Renowned authors for Castlebar event

Talented writers to feature during Mayo event

Talented writers to feature during Mayo event

Mayo concert to raise funds for repair of storm-damaged church

Mayo concert to raise funds for repair of storm-damaged church

Star-studded line-up as popular festival returns to Castlebar

Star-studded line-up as popular festival returns to Castlebar

life

Van drivers are warned about tyre defects

Van drivers are warned about tyre defects

Data from the Road Safety Authority (RSA) shows that tyre-related issues remain one of the most common reasons vans fail the Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness Test (CVRT), writes Trish Whelan.

R4 E-Tech is inspired by iconic Renault 4

R4 E-Tech is inspired by iconic Renault 4

Audi reveals all-new Audi RS 5

Audi reveals all-new Audi RS 5

New BMW 7 Series on the way

New BMW 7 Series on the way

Kia’s PV5 is spacious, practical and fun

Kia’s PV5 is spacious, practical and fun

opinion

School divestment has failed miserably

School divestment has failed miserably

The recent Western People article by Brendan Hoban (May 12, 2026) calling for a “flexible approach” to school divestment reflects a debate Ireland has now been having for so long that many parents have simply stopped believing meaningful change is ...

Reflections on a trip to the Golden State

Reflections on a trip to the Golden State

Like swallows, the young return to the West

Like swallows, the young return to the West

Leaving Los Angeles

Leaving Los Angeles

The Irish Wake is now a dying tradition

The Irish Wake is now a dying tradition

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