‘Somebody Special’ concert A fundraising concert entitled ‘Somebody Special’ will take place at the Town Hall Theatre in Claremorris on Saturday, August 23, at 8pm.

The bus connection from Claremorris to Galway is causing chaos for people due to waiting times between connecting services.

Fundraiser in memory of Martin raises over €25kThe team at Gilligan’s Bar in Claremorris has presented an extraordinary donation of €25,220, raised through a series of heartfelt fundraising events in memory of Martin Gilligan.

There was plenty to celebrate at Gaelscoil Uileog de Búrca as the school wrapped up an extraordinary term of sporting achievement, with its boys’ and girls’ football, hurling and camogie teams winning county titles at the Cumann na mBunscol ...

A Castlebar-based county councillor has branded his political career “a disaster” since the abolition of town councils 11 years ago.

ThanksThe Claremorris South Responder Group extends sincere thanks to Claremorris National School for their recent fundraising efforts, which resulted in a generous donation of €550 to support the work of the voluntary group.

With just over four weeks to go, anticipation is building across the region as preparations continue for the 105th Claremorris Agricultural Show and Trade Fair.

Funding for radio stationClaremorris Community Radio has been awarded €35,608 as part of a substantial national funding package recently announced by Coimisiún na Meán.

Minister for Transport Darragh O'Brien has announced the sites of 53 new high-power recharging hubs to service the expanding electric vehicle (EV) fleet across Ireland's national road network.

A Mayo councillor who is part of a new local government taskforce does not believe a return to town councils should be considered. Cllr Damien Ryan made the comments at the annual general meeting of the Claremorris-Swinford Municipal District (MD).

South Mayo councillors believe the Claremorris-Swinford Municipal District (MD) requires a central development hub town which can act as a feeder location for other towns in the area.

Fine Gael’s Michael Burke is the new Cathoirleach of Claremorris-Swinford Municipal District. The Ballinrobe councillor takes over the role from Cllr Damien Ryan having been elected by fellow councillors at the annual general meeting last Wednesday.

There was great excitement at Claremorris GAA pitch last week as Claremorris CNS proudly hosted the final of its inaugural School League, a thrilling match that celebrated not only sporting spirit, but also school unity, community, and tradition.

Claremorris Musical Society is celebrating a major achievement on the national stage after bringing home two top honours from the 2025 Association of Irish Musical Societies (AIMS) Awards in Killarney.

Claremorris is celebrating success on the national stage as dancers from the Turley Duggan Academy of Irish Dancing were crowned winners of the Under-11 Céilí competition at the Irish Nationals in Killarney on June 6.

Members of Claremorris-Swinford Municipal District have said new directives from the Government around planning regulations must be used as an opportunity to ease the housing crisis in Mayo.

There was cause for celebration in Claremorris recently when local employer DeCare Dental was named SME Company of the Year at the prestigious IBEC KeepWell Awards.

Cllr Patsy O’Brien has called on Mayo County Council to sort out an ongoing problem of heavy rains pooling outside Lyons Pub in Roundfort. The pub recently celebrated its 150th anniversary.

Members of Claremorris-Swinford Municipal District have called for urgent safety works on access roads along the N17.

Poster competitionThe Claremorris and District Lions Club recently held its annual poster competition, engaging local pupils from five primary schools across the area.

Ballinrobe auctioneer and local councillor Michael Burke has warned there will be a homelessness crisis in Mayo in a matter of months as a result of private landlords leaving the housing market.

Cllr Deirdre Lawless has queried the effectiveness of council dog wardens after highlighting repetitive dog fouling outside Ballindine National School.

It will cost €30,000 to install digital speedometers on a stretch of road near Glencorrib National School in South Mayo, a meeting of Claremorris-Swinford Municipal District has heard.

Councillors in Claremorris-Swinford Municipal District have called for a full review of existing community employment schemes to support workers and help them transfer seamlessly between schemes, retain benefits and earn money that will meet current ...

When Soracha McGrath steps onto the stage at the Rose of Tralee Festival this August, she will carry with her not only the banner of Washington, D. C. , but the deep roots of her family’s heritage in Mayo.

Claremorris man, Luke Gibbons, a current PhD candidate in Law at Trinity College Dublin and Research Ireland Scholar, has won the Educational Excellence Award in the Hi Style Rémy Martin Awards 2025.

Philomena Begley and Ray Lynam are two household names and true legends of Irish Country music and have both had glittering careers spanning over six decades.

Claremorris-based businesswoman Melissa Walsh has once again made her mark as a finalist in this year’s Network Ireland Mayo Business Woman of the Year Awards.

Cúram appeals for Community Support in AIB funding drive Cúram Family Centre is calling on the Claremorris community to help secure vital financial support through the AIB Community Fund, which will distribute €1 million to charities and community ...

Tidy Towns launch dog owners' awareness initiative Claremorris Tidy Towns is calling on all dog owners to join them in showing love - not just for their pets, but for their community too.

Transition Year students at Mount St. Michael Secondary School and St Colman’s College in Claremorris recently rolled up their sleeves to take part in a meaningful community project in partnership with the Claremorris and District Lions Club.

Councillors in South Mayo have said improvement works at a busy crossroads cannot wait for an “intrinsically linked” flood relief scheme to proceed.

A senior official at Mayo County Council has defended the local authority's current procurement process.

A South Mayo councillor has called on Mayo County Council to hire seasonal workers to address the local authority's shortage of outdoor staff.

Concerns that the Claremorris-Swinford Municipal District would be left without a senior executive engineer following staff changes at Mayo County Council were allayed at a meeting last week.

The creators of the award-winning short film, Where The Old Man Lives, have added an extra Claremorris date to this month’s screenings after demand far exceeded supply at last week's event in the town.

The spotlight shone on some of Ireland’s brightest young performers as No Name’s Got Talent 2025 took to the stage on Saturday, April 26th, at the Dean Crowe Theatre in Athlone.

An award-winning short film, written and produced by two South Mayo men, will enjoy its Mayo premiere in Claremorris on Thursday, May 8th. Screenings in Ballinrobe and Glencorrib will follow later in the month.

Independent Cllr Richard Finn has expressed frustration over the "persistent delays" affecting housing development in Claremorris and, in particular, a "lack of responsiveness" from local and national government.

A large crowd turned out in Irishtown in South Mayo on Easter Monday for the official launch of Briathra Talún / Words from the Land - a series of twelve sculptures created by artist Noah Rose.

A South Mayo GAA club is encouraging players, members and the wider community to take simple but important steps to protect their skin as we head into the summer months.

There was a great atmosphere of excitement, pride and homecoming in Irishtown on Easter Monday as members of the Fitzgibbons and O’Malley families - descendants of local woman Mary Ellen O’Malley -returned from Boston for a long-awaited reunion.

Camera Club exhibition Claremorris Camera Club’s exhibition, entitled ‘Magic Moments 2025’, continues until May 12th to coincide with the All-Ireland Drama Finals in the Town Hall.