An 18-year-old Leaving Certificate student was killed instantly when his motorcycle left the road and hit a crash barrier on the old Westport to Castlebar road at Cloonkeen, Castlebar, last year, an inquest has been told.

Belcarra Tidy Towns Sustainable Energy Community (SEC) recently hosted a climate awareness through art exhibition as a follow-up to a climate-themed art competition held in Belcarra National School.

The Mayo Historical and Archaeological Society will hold its next talk on Wednesday, November 26th, in the ATU Campus, Castlebar at 7. 30pm.

The death last month of Frank Durcan in Spain brings the curtain down on the life of a man who was one of the most colourful and controversial political characters in Mayo.

Councillors in Mayo have unanimously approved a proposal to sell part of the military barracks site in the heart of Castlebar to Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim Education and Training Board (MSLETB).

The following three homes in Dublin, Kerry and Mayo demonstrate how design, materials and A-rated efficiency can create welcoming living spaces.

A man who was caught with more than €50,000 worth of cocaine following a high-speed chase in which he rammed two Garda patrol cars has avoided a prison sentence after making efforts to rehabilitate himself.

A man who bought a fake Spanish driving licence online has appeared in court. Jonathan Pereira Bastos, of No 5 Nally Stand, Lower James Street, Claremorris, pleaded guilty at Castlebar District Court to driving without a licence or insurance.

A new solicitor has been warmly welcomed to the district court in Mayo. Castlebar native Denise Duignan was formally introduced at a court sitting in her hometown last Wednesday. A former student of St.

A man has been jailed after he bit an off-duty Garda during an “anti-social rampage".

A husband and wife who stole seven bottles of perfume, worth more than €700, from Shaw's Department Store in Castlebar have each received suspended prison sentences.

Mayo County Council has welcomed an award received for its new housing development in Carnacon.

Dozens of new housing units are being developed in the Castlebar Municipal District, with many nearing completion.

Castlebar will host a series of Christmas Markets at Collector's Lane (next to Elverys), off Main Street, from December 18th to 21st next.

Mayo County Council has taken a significant step toward sustainability with the first delivery of hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) for its bulk fuel storage.

A Mayo County Council project to develop 66 new houses at Lawn Park in Castlebar has been criticised by a local councillor as it includes no affordable units.

Mayo County Council has welcomed the good results achieved by both Balla and Castlebar in this year’s Tidy Towns competition.

Members of Mayo County Council will be asked to consider the sale of part of the old military barracks in Castlebar to the Mayo, Sligo, Leitrim Education Training Board (MSLETB).It is proposed to sell 1.911 hectares (4.7 acres) of the site for a fee ...

Work is progressing on a number of Community Recognition Fund (CRF) projects around Castlebar Municipal District in line with grants announced earlier this year.

Members of the public are unsure about the proposed variation of the Mayo County Development Plan for the purposes of opening up new residential development lands, a Castlebar councillor has stated.

The October monthly meeting of Castlebar Municipal District was adjourned last Wednesday following two recent local deaths.

A beautiful new art exhibition, entitled 'Harvest', is opening at The Courtyard Gallery, The National Museum of Ireland, Turlough Park. It features the work of Hearth participants.

Corrib Oil, one of Ireland’s leading service station and energy providers, has announced that its Tea Day, held recently across its outlets in Galway and Mayo, successfully raised over €6,506. 27 in support of its charity partner, Western Alzheimer's.

Members of Co Mayo’s international protection (IP) applicant community have proudly played a part in the success of a local charity’s recent fundraising campaign.

A 40-foot container packed with schoolbooks and furniture started the long journey from Mayo to Ghana this week.

Members of Mayo County Council have once again emphasised the importance of the Western Rail Corridor to the county.

The “red mist” descended when a man threw Tipp-Ex at a Tesla after a row at an EV charging station. Thomas Kelly, aged 47, of Railway Road, Clongriffin, Dublin 13, caused almost €9,000 worth of damage to the vehicle.

Mayo county councillors have called on senior management in the local authority to redraft a five-year economic development strategy document, noting that it lacks specific timelines.

Laura Scriney’s XL Castlebar was among the elite group of retailers from around the country who have been honoured for their outstanding commitment to their local communities at the annual XL Retailer Awards celebration, held in Calpe, Spain ...

Minister of State for Small Business, Retail and the Circular Economy Alan Dillon recently launched a Castlebar Tidy Towns climate initiative that looks back to the past so we can learn for the future.

Two men attacked a Garda and staff at a kebab shop in Castlebar during an “appalling act” of St Patrick’s Night violence, a court has heard.

A courier has been jailed after he falsely claimed more than €80,000 in social welfare payments. Liam Floyd, aged 56, of Foxfield, Castlebar pleaded guilty at Castlebar Circuit Criminal Court to theft and false accounting charges.

A man has been found guilty of an assault that left another male with a fractured skull. Levi Barrett, aged 29, of Glenisland, Castlebar, was found guilty by a jury at Castlebar Circuit Criminal Court.

A man who headbutted a former schoolfriend and threatened to kill him with a hammer has received a suspended jail sentence.

A Castlebar councillor has accused management at Mayo County Council of being unable to deliver on large-scale projects.

The Mayo Historical and Archaeological Society is set to commence a series of talks for the 2025/26 season. The title of the first talk is entitled 'A UNESCO Global Geopark for Connacht: How local rocks influence our natural and cultural heritage'.

A drunk driver was caught with a large amount of cannabis. Ernest Aschmann, aged 39, of The Meadows, Castlerea, Co Roscommon, pleaded guilty at Castlebar Circuit Criminal Court to possession of drugs for sale or supply and drink driving.

The newly established Mayo Traveller Movement officially launched its new primary healthcare project last week at its head office in Castlebar Parish Centre.

A raft of creative projects for young and old funded by the Creative Communities programme are bringing people together and providing opportunities for social and cultural networking in the most rural and isolated locations in County Mayo, with ...

Memories of the much-loved garden fetes at the Sacred Heart Hospital (SHH) in Castlebar inspired the return of a day dedicated to celebration, togetherness and fun.

Mayo Rape Crisis Centre has reported a 6. 25% increase in new clients accessing its services, as well as a 10% rise in appointments provided.

Cnoc na nÓg, Ireland’s first wheelchair accessible outdoor pre-school, was officially opened at Saints Peter and Paul National School in the Land League village of Straide last week.

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