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Local Notes: Delegates who attended the George Moore 2026 Literary Conference.

Local Notes: Delegates who attended the George Moore 2026 Literary Conference.

Wed, 03 Jun, 2026

Lough Carra LIFE Project at Mountpleasant NS:40th Anniversary of Ordination for Fr Jarlath Heraty:Belcarra New Sensory Garden.
Local Notes: Countdown is on to Coillte Come Home Festival

Local Notes: Countdown is on to Coillte Come Home Festival

Thu, 28 May, 2026

Students assist with parish projests; New principal at St Louis; Supercar gathering
Local Notes: Killawalla community unveil plaque honouring local patriot.

Local Notes: Killawalla community unveil plaque honouring local patriot.

Wed, 27 May, 2026

PJ Murphy Bursary established:Tourmakeady and Partry annual Knock outing:Dawn Chorus Walk in Belcarra.
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.

Wed, 20 May, 2026

Wonderful news for Ballintubber Abbey project:Darkness into Light 2026:Srah Memorial unveiling.
Local Notes: Unveiling of Ballyglass Heritage Notice Board.

Local Notes: Unveiling of Ballyglass Heritage Notice Board.

Wed, 06 May, 2026

George Moore Conference at ATU Castlebar:Art exhibition - Moores of Moorehall:Beaumount Hospital presentation
Local Notes: Sportsmanship at its best between Ballyglass FC and Glenhest players.

Local Notes: Sportsmanship at its best between Ballyglass FC and Glenhest players.

Wed, 29 Apr, 2026

13th International George Moore Conference next week:Ballyglass Community Futures voting day:UNESCO Geopark Status for Joyce Country and Western Lakes.
Local Notes: Ballyglass Community Futures voting day.

Local Notes: Ballyglass Community Futures voting day.

Wed, 22 Apr, 2026

Joyce Country and Western Lakes Geopark status achieved:Official Opening of Ambush Memorial in Tourmakeady:'Come Home to Clogher' Mayo Day
Local Notes: All the latest news from Kiltimagh

Local Notes: All the latest news from Kiltimagh

Thu, 16 Apr, 2026

Work on mural nears completion; Darkness Into Light is launched; Mayo Day event
Local Notes: Ballyglass FC team opening day of soccer season.

Local Notes: Ballyglass FC team opening day of soccer season.

Wed, 15 Apr, 2026

Seamus Corbett Memorial - Carra Classic 8K:Tuar Mhic Eadaigh clubman Ruairi Conroy is new CEO:Motorbike Show and Run in Balla.
Local Notes: Joyce Country Truck Run 2025 cheque presentation.

Local Notes: Joyce Country Truck Run 2025 cheque presentation.

Thu, 09 Apr, 2026

Motorbke Show and Run in Balla:Mayo AC 5k series:Balla Tidy Towns Award.
Local Notes: Ballintubber U16's get off to a winning start in the league.

Local Notes: Ballintubber U16's get off to a winning start in the league.

Wed, 01 Apr, 2026

Seamus Corbett 8K Memorial Road Race in Carnacon:Unveiling of the Ambush Memorial in Tourmakeady:Top honours for choir.
Local Notes: St Patrick leads the Thuar Mhic Eadaigh parade.

Local Notes: St Patrick leads the Thuar Mhic Eadaigh parade.

Wed, 25 Mar, 2026

Mountplease NS children make their Confirmation:Successful St Patrick's Day Parade in Tourmakeady:Belcarra Community Action Plan.
Local Notes: New housing scheme opens in Carnacon.

Local Notes: New housing scheme opens in Carnacon.

Wed, 18 Mar, 2026

2026 Club members registration in Ballintubber:Ballintubber Cycling Club:Breaffy GAA presentation night.
Local Notes: Senior scouts visit Clogher Heritage Centre.

Local Notes: Senior scouts visit Clogher Heritage Centre.

Wed, 11 Mar, 2026

The late Joe Dillon, Cullintra, Ballintubber:La Feile Padraig 2026:Great news for Errew.
Local Notes: All the latest news from Kiltimagh

Local Notes: All the latest news from Kiltimagh

Wed, 11 Mar, 2026

Countdown to St Patrick's Day Festival; Pat is Poker winner; Clann Machua on the road
Local Notes: All the latest news from Kiltimagh

Local Notes: All the latest news from Kiltimagh

Thu, 05 Mar, 2026

Drama group sets off on All-Ireland run; GAA presentation dinner; Nigel is poker winner
Local Notes: The Magnificent Seven from Ballintubber GAA Club

Local Notes: The Magnificent Seven from Ballintubber GAA Club

Wed, 04 Mar, 2026

Coda in concert at Ballintubber Abbey:Online Irish course in Gaeltacht area:Breaffy Rounders Open Day.
Lack of consultation on emergency housing draws criticism

Lack of consultation on emergency housing draws criticism

Thu, 26 Feb, 2026

Mayo Co Council has been criticised for failing to engage with the local community in Balla regarding the use of a former pub as emergency accommodation.
Local Notes: Balla Secondary School boys celebrate after winning Connacht Senior C football final.

Local Notes: Balla Secondary School boys celebrate after winning Connacht Senior C football final.

Wed, 25 Feb, 2026

Tough assignments for 'Tubber in senior club GAA championship:The late Julia Lally, Derryveeney, Tourmakeady:The late Jimmy Golding, Balla.
Local Notes: Ballyglass ladies attend First Aid course.

Local Notes: Ballyglass ladies attend First Aid course.

Wed, 18 Feb, 2026

John wins Ballintubber GAA lotto jackpot:LCCA Oireachtas visit:Tourmakeady to unveil Ambush monument.
Local Notes: All the latest news from Kiltimagh

Local Notes: All the latest news from Kiltimagh

Thu, 12 Feb, 2026

Acclaimed comedy-drama to be staged by local group; Cavan musician to launch album locally; Poker League enters final stage
Local Notes: Magnificent autumnal vista at Moorehall Bridge.

Local Notes: Magnificent autumnal vista at Moorehall Bridge.

Wed, 11 Feb, 2026

Tuar Mhic Eadaigh indoor market:Partry clothing collection:Clogher Environment Group award.
Local Notes: Ballintubber Bord na nÓg 5k.

Local Notes: Ballintubber Bord na nÓg 5k.

Wed, 04 Feb, 2026

Ballyglass Active Age AGM:Special evening at Ballintubber Abbey:Breaffy GAA presentation night.
Local Notes: Clogher Heritage Centre upgrade.

Local Notes: Clogher Heritage Centre upgrade.

Wed, 28 Jan, 2026

The late Bridie O'Toole nee Hynes, late of Ballintubber:Tuar Mhic Eadaigh Indoor Market on February 7:The late Tom McNicholas, Derryvohey, Balla.
Local Notes: Ballyglass FC launch 50th anniversary book.

Local Notes: Ballyglass FC launch 50th anniversary book.

Wed, 21 Jan, 2026

'A Pilgrimage Reborn' pre-premiere screening at Ballintubber Abbey:'Last Man Standing' forecast with CLG Tuar Mhic Eadaigh:Classic and Vintage Car Show returns to Balla.
Local Notes: Venerated veteran athlete Adrian Burke ahead of the field in the Ballintubber Turkey Trot.

Local Notes: Venerated veteran athlete Adrian Burke ahead of the field in the Ballintubber Turkey Trot.

Wed, 14 Jan, 2026

Ballyglass Community Council AGM:Ballintubber Bord na nÓg volunteers required:Colaiste Muire, Tuar Mhic Eadaigh school reunion.
Mayo man charged after 24 emergency personnel responded to hoax call

Mayo man charged after 24 emergency personnel responded to hoax call

Tue, 13 Jan, 2026

More than 20 members of the emergency services attended the scene of a falsely reported house fire in Foxford, a district court has heard.
Local Notes: Beautiful Christmas tree at St Mary's Church, Carnacon.

Local Notes: Beautiful Christmas tree at St Mary's Church, Carnacon.

Wed, 24 Dec, 2025

Ballyglass FC 50th Anniversary Book launch on December 31:Tuar Mhic Eadaigh Market in February 2026:Partry AFC Family Fun Day.
Local Notes: Enjoying the autumnal spendour of Moorehall forest at the launch of the Master Plan for Moorehall and Environs.

Local Notes: Enjoying the autumnal spendour of Moorehall forest at the launch of the Master Plan for Moorehall and Environs.

Wed, 10 Dec, 2025

The late Sally Ann Shaw-Smith, Lough Carra;Simon Casey Concert in Ballintubber Abbey:Papal Honour for Michael John Casey, Carheen.
Local Notes: Performing choirs at November Harmonies event in Ballintubber Abbey.

Local Notes: Performing choirs at November Harmonies event in Ballintubber Abbey.

Wed, 03 Dec, 2025

The late Mary Jennings, Towerhill, Ballyglass;The late Donal O'Mahony, Partry;Balla Christmas Spectacular on December 6.
Local Notes: Ballintubber award winners at Mayo Business Awards ceremony.

Local Notes: Ballintubber award winners at Mayo Business Awards ceremony.

Wed, 26 Nov, 2025

Killawalla Christmas Afternoon Tea:The late Kevin Heuze, Magherafadda, Ballyheane:Balla Christmas Market on December 6.
Local Notes: Launch of Moorehall Masterplan at Carnacon Centre.

Local Notes: Launch of Moorehall Masterplan at Carnacon Centre.

Wed, 19 Nov, 2025

Ballintubber Businesses shine at Mayo Business Awards:Tuar Mhic Eadaigh groups shortlisted for Gradaim na Gaeltachta awards:The late Joe McHugh, Ballyheane.
Local Notes: Launch of Masterplan for Moorehall

Local Notes: Launch of Masterplan for Moorehall

Wed, 12 Nov, 2025

Ballintubber Abbey concert calendar:The late Mary Staunton, Tourmakeady:The late Paul Murphy, Breaffy Road, Castlebar.
Local Notes: Anne Flatley, Ballintubber wins the October 500 Club draw  

Local Notes: Anne Flatley, Ballintubber wins the October 500 Club draw  

Wed, 05 Nov, 2025

Superb Ballintubber Abbey concerts:Ballinrobe Musical Society auditions:Balla Tidy Town success.
Local Notes: Ballintubber underage management and coaches celebrate the U15 Division 1 league victory.

Local Notes: Ballintubber underage management and coaches celebrate the U15 Division 1 league victory.

Wed, 29 Oct, 2025

Moorehall Master Plan launch:Ballintubber Abbey shortlisted for award:Belcarra honoured at Aras an Uachtaran:
Mayo farmers get a chance to 'take stock'

Mayo farmers get a chance to 'take stock'

Sat, 25 Oct, 2025

There was a strong turnout at Balla Mart recently as farmers from across the region gathered for an event called ‘Taking Stock’.
'There is a light at the end of that tunnel'

'There is a light at the end of that tunnel'

Thu, 23 Oct, 2025

A clear message of hope and urgency echoed through Balla Mart last Thursday evening when sheep shearer turned mental health advocate, George Graham, called on farmers feeling low to “take that first step”.
Local Notes: Former student nurses of Galway Regional Hospital reunion.

Local Notes: Former student nurses of Galway Regional Hospital reunion.

Wed, 22 Oct, 2025

Sacred Circles are welcomed to Balla Community Centre:Balla Tidy Towns invited to National Tidy Town Awards:Marian Deasy, Errew, is Safety Ambassador.
Local Notes: Ballintubber selectors discuss tactics during U16D Shield final.

Local Notes: Ballintubber selectors discuss tactics during U16D Shield final.

Wed, 15 Oct, 2025

Carnacon Housing Scheme on awards short-list:Ballintubber Abbey shortlisted for award:ATU to host International Swift Conference
Local Notes: Ballintubber Bord na nÓg celebrate after U16 county championship success.

Local Notes: Ballintubber Bord na nÓg celebrate after U16 county championship success.

Wed, 08 Oct, 2025

Ballyglass Active Age back in action:Ballintubber Christmas concert:Balla Tidy Towns.
Local Notes: Ballyglass FC U19 girls win the Hayes Mechanical and Engineering Cup final.

Local Notes: Ballyglass FC U19 girls win the Hayes Mechanical and Engineering Cup final.

Wed, 01 Oct, 2025

Abbey Christmas Concert in Ballintubber:Parkrun in Tourmakeady:Balla celebrates community spirit.
Local Notes: Clogher 500 club present cheque to family of Kieran McDonagh.

Local Notes: Clogher 500 club present cheque to family of Kieran McDonagh.

Wed, 24 Sep, 2025

The late Marie Hession McMunn:Outstanding Carra Bioblitz success:Partry Ladies Circle 'Harvest Table' get-together.
Mayo councillors extend sympathy to bereaved local families

Mayo councillors extend sympathy to bereaved local families

Thu, 18 Sep, 2025

Members of Mayo County Council have extended votes of sympathy to two local families who lost family members recently.

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