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Planning permission granted for state-of-the-art Children's Hospice in Mayo

Planning permission has been granted for the Sunflower Children’s Hospice in Castlebar, marking a landmark moment in the development of specialist paediatric palliative care in Ireland.

Mayo man is jailed for sexually abusing his grandchildren

court

Jail term for man who subjected wife to vicious attack

A man viciously assaulted his wife while serving a suspended prison sentence for a similar offence. Mohammad Ahmed, aged 49, of Ellison Street, Castlebar, pleaded guilty at Castlebar Circuit Criminal Court to assaulting his wife.

Council is urged to take over 'eyesore' in Mayo village

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Council is urged to take over 'eyesore' in Mayo village

Some of the stalls selling religious paraphernalia in Knock village have fallen into such a state of decline as to be an eyesore, a local councillor has claimed.

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Public toilet proposal for popular South Mayo site

Public toilet proposal for popular South Mayo site

news

Mayo town mourns brothers who died two days apart from one another

Mayo town mourns brothers who died two days apart from one another

soccer

Ireland stars share €30,000 Sky WNT Fund with grassroots clubs

Ireland stars share €30,000 Sky WNT Fund with grassroots clubs

your community

Local Notes: Memorial Walk in Midfield was a huge success

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Well-known North Mayo café announces closure

Well-known North Mayo café announces closure

A north Mayo café is to close its doors at the start of next month. The owners of Mags’ Place in Ballycastle have announced it is to close in November on social media.

Work is ongoing on Mayo's new tourism strategy

Work is ongoing on Mayo's new tourism strategy

Swimmers raise complaints about dogs entering water at popular facility

Swimmers raise complaints about dogs entering water at popular facility

Sally Rooney's books to be withdrawn from sale in the UK over support for Palestine Action

Sally Rooney's books to be withdrawn from sale in the UK over support for Palestine Action

WATCH: Viral video puts beloved Erris pub in global spotlight

WATCH: Viral video puts beloved Erris pub in global spotlight

sport

'One of the greatest': Mayo legend to be inducted into LGFA Hall of Fame

'One of the greatest': Mayo legend to be inducted into LGFA Hall of Fame

Mayo and Carnacon legend Cora Staunton is set to be inducted into the Ladies Gaelic Football Association Hall of Fame for 2026.

Seven-try Ballina hit the ground running

Seven-try Ballina hit the ground running

Mayo woman crowned European champion with Irish softball team

Mayo woman crowned European champion with Irish softball team

S&F find that bit extra to win league title

S&F find that bit extra to win league title

‘More effort sees Moy Davitts book senior return

‘More effort sees Moy Davitts book senior return

community

Local Notes: Ballyhaunis community groups give updates to AGM

Local Notes: Ballyhaunis community groups give updates to AGM

Friary tree trimming is explained; IPAS resident supports changes; a letter from Kyiv

Local Notes: Sam Maguire gets a warm welcome in Ardnaree

Local Notes: Sam Maguire gets a warm welcome in Ardnaree

Local Notes: All the latest news from Claremorris

Local Notes: All the latest news from Claremorris

Local Notes: Kiltimagh hosts Spooky Walk and Fireworks for Halloween

Local Notes: Kiltimagh hosts Spooky Walk and Fireworks for Halloween

Local Notes: All the news from Carra Country

Local Notes: All the news from Carra Country

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Blue Raincoat theatre returns to Ballina

Blue Raincoat theatre returns to Ballina

The production is directed by Niall Henry and includes John Carty, Sandra O Malley, Bob Kelly, Aisling Mannion, Áine Ní Laoghaire and Brian Devaney.

Local musicians invited to join George Murphy in Castlebar show

Local musicians invited to join George Murphy in Castlebar show

One of Ireland's most beloved bands to perform in Mayo

Sligo Live concert moved to Castlebar

Mayo artist to feature in new exhibition

Mayo artist to feature in new exhibition

Sell-out comedian Paddy McDonnell in Ballina

Sell-out comedian Paddy McDonnell in Ballina

life

Merc GLB focuses on space and practicality

Merc GLB focuses on space and practicality

Mercedes-Benz introduced the second generation of its family-focused GLB SUV in mid-August of this year, available in four all-electric and five petrol/hybrid versions, offering one of the widest choices in its segment.

Skoda’s Enyaq is a top notch choice

Skoda’s Enyaq is a top notch choice

New Opel Astra to debut at Paris Motor Show

New Opel Astra to debut at Paris Motor Show

Renault's new Trafic wins International Van of the Year

New Renault Trafic E-Tech EV wins International award

Tried and Tested - The ELEMIS experience at Ballina's Ice House

Tried and Tested - The ELEMIS experience at Ballina's Ice House

opinion

Unredeemed poverty at heart of tragic tale

Unredeemed poverty at heart of tragic tale

Today’s column could be subtitled the parable of Two Women from Tennessee. One was the late Dolly Parton and the other, Christa Pike. Dolly and Christa had much in common, not least that they were both raised in poverty-stricken homes.

Neeson won’t let facts get in way of his story

Neeson won’t let facts get in way of his story

Who knew? Common sense isn't too common

Who knew? Common sense isn't too common

We never miss the water till the well runs dry

We never miss the water till the well runs dry

The pig is one of society's real aristocrats

The pig is one of society's real aristocrats

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