Work on mural nears completion; Darkness Into Light is launched; Mayo Day event

Seamus Corbett Memorial - Carra Classic 8K:Tuar Mhic Eadaigh clubman Ruairi Conroy is new CEO:Motorbike Show and Run in Balla.

Motorbke Show and Run in Balla:Mayo AC 5k series:Balla Tidy Towns Award.

Seamus Corbett 8K Memorial Road Race in Carnacon:Unveiling of the Ambush Memorial in Tourmakeady:Top honours for choir.

Mountplease NS children make their Confirmation:Successful St Patrick's Day Parade in Tourmakeady:Belcarra Community Action Plan.

2026 Club members registration in Ballintubber:Ballintubber Cycling Club:Breaffy GAA presentation night.

The late Joe Dillon, Cullintra, Ballintubber:La Feile Padraig 2026:Great news for Errew.

Countdown to St Patrick's Day Festival; Pat is Poker winner; Clann Machua on the road

Drama group sets off on All-Ireland run; GAA presentation dinner; Nigel is poker winner

Coda in concert at Ballintubber Abbey:Online Irish course in Gaeltacht area:Breaffy Rounders Open Day.

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.

Tough assignments for 'Tubber in senior club GAA championship:The late Julia Lally, Derryveeney, Tourmakeady:The late Jimmy Golding, Balla.

John wins Ballintubber GAA lotto jackpot:LCCA Oireachtas visit:Tourmakeady to unveil Ambush monument.

Acclaimed comedy-drama to be staged by local group; Cavan musician to launch album locally; Poker League enters final stage

Tuar Mhic Eadaigh indoor market:Partry clothing collection:Clogher Environment Group award.

Ballyglass Active Age AGM:Special evening at Ballintubber Abbey:Breaffy GAA presentation night.

The late Bridie O'Toole nee Hynes, late of Ballintubber:Tuar Mhic Eadaigh Indoor Market on February 7:The late Tom McNicholas, Derryvohey, Balla.

'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.

Ballyglass Community Council AGM:Ballintubber Bord na nÓg volunteers required:Colaiste Muire, Tuar Mhic Eadaigh school reunion.

More than 20 members of the emergency services attended the scene of a falsely reported house fire in Foxford, a district court has heard.

Ballyglass FC 50th Anniversary Book launch on December 31:Tuar Mhic Eadaigh Market in February 2026:Partry AFC Family Fun Day.

The late Sally Ann Shaw-Smith, Lough Carra;Simon Casey Concert in Ballintubber Abbey:Papal Honour for Michael John Casey, Carheen.

The late Mary Jennings, Towerhill, Ballyglass;The late Donal O'Mahony, Partry;Balla Christmas Spectacular on December 6.

Killawalla Christmas Afternoon Tea:The late Kevin Heuze, Magherafadda, Ballyheane:Balla Christmas Market on December 6.

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

Ballintubber Abbey concert calendar:The late Mary Staunton, Tourmakeady:The late Paul Murphy, Breaffy Road, Castlebar.

Superb Ballintubber Abbey concerts:Ballinrobe Musical Society auditions:Balla Tidy Town success.

Moorehall Master Plan launch:Ballintubber Abbey shortlisted for award:Belcarra honoured at Aras an Uachtaran:

There was a strong turnout at Balla Mart recently as farmers from across the region gathered for an event called ‘Taking Stock’.

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”.

Sacred Circles are welcomed to Balla Community Centre:Balla Tidy Towns invited to National Tidy Town Awards:Marian Deasy, Errew, is Safety Ambassador.

Carnacon Housing Scheme on awards short-list:Ballintubber Abbey shortlisted for award:ATU to host International Swift Conference

Ballyglass Active Age back in action:Ballintubber Christmas concert:Balla Tidy Towns.

Abbey Christmas Concert in Ballintubber:Parkrun in Tourmakeady:Balla celebrates community spirit.

The late Marie Hession McMunn:Outstanding Carra Bioblitz success:Partry Ladies Circle 'Harvest Table' get-together.

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

The late Mairtin Gibbons, Creevagh, Ballintubber:Geopark Joy for Joyce Country and Western Lakes Geopark Project team:Doubles success for Breaffy Rounders.

Local Notes: the latest news 

Ballyglass Community Council hosted a presentation on the meaning of Ballyglass Townland names, followed by the unveiling of a wall-hanging showing all those townlands and physical features, in Ballyglass Community Centre on August 21st.

The late Val Conroy:Heritage Week event at Ballyglass Community Centre:'Life in Spirit' seminar commences in Partry/Tourmakeady.

Lough Carra Bioblitz:Partry Ladies gardening workshop:The late Christy Flaherty, Lightford, Castlebar.

Lough Carra Bioblitz at Moore Hall:The late William Vincent McDonnell, Woodview, Portroyal, Partry:Belcarra annual 8k this weekend.

Mom and Me Wellness morning in Ballyglass Community Centre:Balla Summer Festival:Mass on Church Island.