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Mayo v Galway: Where and when to watch

Mayo will take on Galway in the FBD League Final this weekend.

Fundraiser for Mayo musician with rare medical condition

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Fundraiser for Mayo musician with rare medical condition

A fundraiser has been established for a talented Mayo musician who has been diagnosed with a rare condition. Gifted singer and harpist Brenda Grealis will be familiar to many across the west of Ireland.

Surprising data on burglary offences in Mayo

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Surprising data on burglary offences in Mayo

The number of burglary offences coming before the courts in Mayo is among the lowest in the country.

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Congratulations: Mayo hotel employees win prestigious awards

Congratulations: Mayo hotel employees win prestigious awards

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Ryan enjoying life under the new regime

Ryan enjoying life under the new regime

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Significant and historic 'milestone' for Mayo project

Significant and historic 'milestone' for Mayo project

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Local Notes: Christine wins top prize in Ballina Credit Union draw

Local Notes: Christine wins top prize in Ballina Credit Union draw

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Mayo hotel among winners at national awards ceremony

Mayo hotel among winners at national awards ceremony

Representatives of more than 70 hotels from across the country gathered at the Irish Hotels Federation’s (IHF) inaugural Quality Employer Awards, which took place recently at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Athlone.

Congratulations: €55,000 in new scholarships to 10 students

Congratulations: €55,000 in new scholarships to 10 students

PROPERTY: Beautifully presented Mayo cottage hits the market for €250,000

PROPERTY: Beautifully presented Mayo cottage hits the market for €250,000

Applications sought in Sligo for Community Monuments Fund

Applications sought in Sligo for Community Monuments Fund

Long-running business to move to new premises in Ballina

Long-running business to move to new premises in Ballina

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Early bout of shadowboxing in store for age old rivals

Early bout of shadowboxing in store for age old rivals

The first piece of 2026 silverware is on the line for both Mayo and Galway this Sunday as the old rivals meet for the first time this year in Tuam Stadium and for the first time since the Tribesmen claimed a fourth Connacht SFC title in-a-row at ...

Inspirational Tooreen couldn’t have left anything more on the field

Inspirational Tooreen couldn’t have left anything more on the field

Underdogs Ballinrobe get better of Mayo rivals

Underdogs Ballinrobe get better of Mayo rivals

Defeat doesn’t define Mayo’s original trailblazers

Defeat doesn’t define Mayo’s original trailblazers

Connacht FA to run Mayo Football League following major fallout

Connacht FA to run Mayo Football League following major fallout

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Local Notes: All the latest news from Claremorris

Local Notes: All the latest news from Claremorris

Claremorris AFC Sports Quiz and AGM Claremorris AFC is gearing up for a double helping of quiz-night fun, with both an adult and a junior Sports Quiz Night scheduled for the McWilliam Park Hotel on Friday, January 23rd, 2026.

Local Notes: Timeline revealed for major Ballyhaunis project

Local Notes: Timeline revealed for major Ballyhaunis project

Local Notes: Kiltimagh Knock United duo step up to Mayo FC

Local Notes: Kiltimagh Knock United duo step up to Mayo FC

Local Notes: Having fun in the snow in Swinford

Local Notes: Having fun in the snow in Swinford

Local Notes: Cill Chomain GAA Club award winners for the 2025 season.

Local Notes: Cill Chomain GAA Club award winners for the 2025 season.

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Siege of Jadotville is focus of lecture

Siege of Jadotville is focus of lecture

Westport Civic Trust's next lecture takes place in the Plaza Hotel in Westport on Tuesday, January 20th, at 8pm. All welcome - free to members or otherwise €5.

Major hit Glastonbury Festival band to perform in Ballina

Major hit Glastonbury Festival band to perform in Ballina

Anne Gildea brings new show to Westport

Anne Gildea brings new show to Westport

Two exciting new exhibitions to open at Ballina Arts Centre

Two exciting new exhibitions to open at Ballina Arts Centre

Rare chance for wannabe trad musicians

Rare chance for wannabe trad musicians

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European Motor Show 2026 is coming to Dublin

European Motor Show 2026 is coming to Dublin

The inaugural European Motor Show 2026 takes place at the RDS, Dublin, during the February Bank Holiday weekend (Saturday, January 31 and Sunday, February 1) as motorsport icons, live experiences and festival-style entertainment come together for a ...

Jeep Avenger does 'the business'

Jeep Avenger does 'the business'

Sales of electric vehicles soared in Mayo in 2025

Sales of electric vehicles soared in Mayo in 2025

Mayo motor dealers enjoyed buoyant 2025

Mayo motor dealers enjoyed buoyant 2025

Kia launches EV5 SUV in Ireland

Kia launches EV5 SUV in Ireland

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Forget those crazy exercise regimes and just enjoy life

Forget those crazy exercise regimes and just enjoy life

January usually arrives in the west of Ireland like an uninvited spinster aunt, cold, judgmental, and determined to make you feel terrible about yourself.

Sligo silence on rail corridor is perplexing

Sligo silence on rail corridor is perplexing

US shows again it can do whatever it likes

US shows again it can do whatever it likes

It's time to take the speedsters off our roads

It's time to take the speedsters off our roads

Housing to dominate agenda again in 2026

Housing to dominate agenda again in 2026

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