newsOver 400 people treated on trolleys at MUH in September Over 400 people were treated on trolleys at Mayo University Hospital in September. Figures from the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) show 423 were without a bed in September.
newsPair of books returned to Mayo library were 105 and 71 years overdueMayo County Library was reeling in the years this week as two very late book returns came belatedly through its doors. A Castlebar woman discovered a copy of the Quiet Man in her late parents’ home and diligently returned the Patrick Purcell novel.
newsPermission sought for 65 homes and a nursing home at former Ballina school sitePlanning applications have been lodged with Mayo County Council at the site of the former St Mary’s Secondary School, Ballina for a nursing home and a total of 65 housing units.
Actor with Mayo roots tipped for an OscarActor with Mayo roots tipped for an Oscar Irish actor Andrew Scott is being hotly tipped for Oscar success for his stellar performance in Elsinore.
Mayo boxer has her sights on world title shot As the Katie Taylor era of women’s boxing has ended, a boxer from Mayo has her sights on becoming the next world champion from Ireland.
Local Notes: All the latest news from KiltimaghOne-Act Drama Festival; Kiltimagh runners remember Shane; GAA club secures Intermediate status
Local Notes: Cillian O'Connor and Rory Best on their final trek to Cong raising funds for the Daisy Lodge project.
Local Notes: Glencorrib GWS receive award at 2026 GWS Excellence Awards during Rural Water Services Conference
Action-packed October at Ballina Arts CentreComedy, creativity, music, and local talent all feature in a stellar October line-up at Ballina Arts Centre. On October, 2, Backyard Theatre Ensemble presents Martha & Me and Before She Knew Me.
Tried and Tested - The ELEMIS experience at Ballina's Ice HouseAs the cold winter weather is beginning to settle in, my skin is definitely starting to feel the effects. My usual skincare routine is fairly basic.
An exceptional book for this moment in timeIn a prologue to his new book, Aspire: Ruminations on Religion in a Time of Paradigm Shift, the author John Cunningham explains in simple terms his double focus: ‘Rumination’ is the act of turning something over in one’s mind – to ponder, ...
