A biodiversity project at Knock Shrine has proved very successful and is to be used as a model for other parishes interested in dedicating parts of their church grounds to nature.

Knock man John Egan has been honoured with one of the most distinguished awards granted by the Order of Malta in recognition of more than five decades of voluntary service.

He does not envision much local pushback to a planning proposal

Illegal dumping at clothes banks is "a total scourge" and must be addressed, a Mayo councillor has stated.

Mayo County Council is preparing to take over 35 housing units at Churchfield Park, Knock, as part of its housing delivery programme.

A new Junior Cycle maths textbook, co-authored by a Claremorris woman, has arrived on the Irish education market this month, offering what its authors describe as a “differentiated and student-responsive” alternative to existing materials.

A new mural honouring New York's immigrants at the city's iconic St Patrick's Cathedral will include a tribute to the Holy Apparition at Knock

Each August, the village of Knock becomes the spiritual heart of Ireland as tens of thousands make their way to the Marian Shrine for the annual Novena, a nine-day pilgrimage of prayer, reflection, and renewal.

The National Novena to Our Lady of Knock will take place this year from tomorrow (Wednesday) to Thursday, August 21, at Knock Shrine.

A local councillor has called into question the rationale for development works at the former Belmont Hotel in Knock.

A man who left another male with a “foot-long” laceration to his neck has been jailed.

For those who know the world of Hyrox – a soaring global fitness trend – what James Carty is doing next Sunday in attempting to do five Hyrox events back to back in one day in Crossmolina seems like a hybrid of insanity and inspiration.

After a widely praised national and UK tour in 2022, Seven Letters will make its debut at the Linenhall Theatre in Castlebar this May.

All flights to and from Dublin, Shannon, Cork and Knock airports to London Heathrow have been cancelled today

New data from Met Éireann has revealed the devastating power of Storm Éowyn last month. Knock Airport was one of four weather stations along the western seaboard where mean wind speeds reached violent storm force 11 on Friday, January 24th.

The managing director of Ireland West Airport has called for the development of a full motorway along the country’s western seaboard, as well as the reopening of the rail network.

Mayo County Council's Director of Services for the Claremorris-Swinford Municipal District has said it is "unacceptable" that the country comes to a standstill after events like Storm Éowyn.

For only the second time in the last 15 years, Ireland West Airport was forced to close during Storm Éowyn as winds reached record speeds of 157km/hr at the facility.

Ireland West Airport has recently lodged a planning application to develop and install a new solar farm on a site at the airport, which will provide more than 40% of the airport's annual electricity demands.

Mayo’s two newest TDs have made their Dáil bow and are eager to make their mark. Fine Gael’s Keira Keogh and Aontú’s Paul Lawless entered the chamber for the first time as TDs on Wednesday, December 18.

Knock has the oldest population in the western region and there are plans to make the popular pilgrim destination an age-friendly village.

The harrowing details of a road traffic accident that claimed the lives of two young men were recounted at an inquest in Swinford last week.

A Catholic Church body is facing a tax bill for lands near Knock Shrine after its appeal over the inclusion of the lands on a new tax map was only partly successful.

A newly-elected Mayo county councillor has once again found himself at odds with colleagues over his repeated references to a "junket culture" on the council.

Congratulations to former Kiltimagh-Knock United player, Thomas Morley from Knock, on his selection for the Ireland Under-19 squad for three games against Greece, Croatia and Mexico.  Thomas made his Irish debut against Greece last Wednesday.

A plan to improve road safety on the N17 by closing eight junctions and opening five new right-turning lanes will go out for public consultation.

A young Mayo man who lost his life in a tragic road accident was laid to rest today. There were moving tributes at the funeral of 28-year old James McNeive this morning.

The National Novena to Our Lady of Knock takes place at Knock Shrine from August 14 to 22 next.

Councillors in the Claremorris-Swinford Municipal District have said action must be taken to provide road safety solutions on the N17, which has seen a spate of fatal accidents this year.

Mayo county councillors have paid tribute to the “unsung hero” of Ireland West Airport. John Dillon, who was one of the original and founding board members of the airport, passed away last month.

Ireland West Airport plans to put in place a new temporary structure as part of a safety measure for passengers.

A special community celebration marked the official opening of the Western Care Association Knock Hub's new community garden.

A candidate for The National Party in the upcoming European elections has expressed concerns about reported proposals to locate international protection applicants at a hotel in Knock.

A Mayo councillor has called on the local authority to reinvest any rates received from Ireland West Airport back into the airport. Cllr Gerry Murray made the comments at a recent meeting of Mayo County Council.

Mayo County Council is to write a letter of condolence to the Sisters of Mercy following the recent passing of three nuns in Knock.  Sisters Mary Hernan, Claudine McEnnis and Mary McGlynn passed away within eight days of each other in April.

Ireland West Airport is to receive €3. 66 million in government funding to support further capital works and facilities.

Declan Heneghan, general manager of Knock House Hotel, has been elected as the new chair of the Mayo Branch of the Irish Hotels Federation (IHF). The Federation represents hotels and guesthouses across the county.

An international conference will place at St. John’s Welcome Centre, Knock Shrine, in conjunction with Notre Dame University, Australia next week. The two-day event will be held on Friday, April 19 and Saturday, April 20 from 10am to 4pm.

Lorraine Kirrane is almost 20 years in business in Claremorris, a business that came about when she spotted a gap in the market. Lorraine is a hard worker, of that there is no doubt. She began her career at a young age, after having her son Darragh.

John Egan (61) had previously pleaded guilty to the offences at a sitting of Roscommon Circuit Court last year

The R323 Kiltimagh to Knock road is currently closed due to a road traffic accident.Traffic is being diverted via the R322 Kiltimagh to Kilkelly road.No further details are available at present.

A coroner has returned a verdict of accidental death in the case of an elderly woman who fell in a nursing home.

A Mayo councillor has said that a significant number of jobs will be created if the Western Rail Corridor (WRC) is fully reopened.