Salmon Run Triathlon for mental health The Salmon Run Triathlon returns to Ballina on Saturday, July 4, and registration is now open on the Triathlon Ireland website.

Hosted by Mayo Sports Partnership, the North Mayo Active Age Sports Festival 2026 took place at Ballina Sports Centre, bringing together 50 enthusiastic participants for a vibrant day of activity, connection, and fun.

A North Mayo B&B business has been forced to cut back on its bookings because guests are being disturbed by boy racers.

Leas Cathaoirleach of Mayo County Council, Cllr Ger Deere, together with fire, road and water safety officials gathered at the National Museum of Ireland at Turlough Park last week to launch this year’s ‘Amber Thursday’.

Ballina Arts Centre celebrates Cruinniú na nÓg on Saturday, June 6, with a series of free art workshops for children aged four to 12 years.

Plans to extend bike sharing options in Mayo are being negotiated in light of the huge success of the pilot Lime Bike schemes in Castlebar and Westport.

A local councillor has called for Mayo County Council to examine the possibility of introducing a new CCTV system in Ballina, similar to those in Westport and Killala.

Ballina councillors want the Mayo. ie Western People Women's Mini-Marathon to be staged annually in the town.

National award for Grace; Seanad submission from Ballina group; Heritage Day plans take shape

With Mayo rents continuing to rise, a local auctioneer sees no end in sight due to the dearth of rental properties in the county. Rents in Mayo have surged by 8. 8% in the past 12 months, according the latest Daft. ie rental price report.

Ballina is morning the loss of a true icon following the passing of Mona Curry. Mona, of Convent Hill, was aged 102, and hers was a life that was extraordinarily well lived.

The Mayo College (Ballina Campus)  Beauty Therapy Course held its graduation ceremony in the Great National Hotel in Ballina recently.

Fans of both Jazz and Trad will be excited by the world-renowned line-up of musicians at Ballina Arts Centre this coming weekend.

An exciting quiz night fundraiser will take place in Ballina later this month with some fabulous prizes on offer.

A Ballina woman who committed a spree of thefts in three consecutive days from a local retailer has told a district court judge that she "doesn't know what came over her".

The famine-era cottage which once stood in Attymass and was reconstructed, stone by stone, on a half-acre site Manhattan, New York in 2002 as a memorial to famine victims is one of the inspirations for a presentation in Ballina this week.

An exciting weekend of events including a high-energy live musical performance to raise money for a local cause, a curated market and the reopening of a popular local café takes place at Belleek Castle this weekend.

Ballina Fringe Festival is delighted to announce a number of exciting open calls ahead of its 2026 festival, taking place from October 2nd to 11th, 2026.

A Romanian man has been jailed for five months after stealing cosmetic and skincare items valued at more than €500 from a Ballina pharmacy. Elvis Dulea, aged 49, of no fixed abode, pleaded guilty at Ballina District Court to a charge of theft.

Current All-Ireland Fleadh Cheoil Senior Céilí Band champions Glór na dTonn released their highly anticipated debut album Come West Along The Road – An Bóthar Siar on Friday last, May 1st.

Inquest hears of tragic fatal accident after car drifted onto wrong side of road

The Mayo Outdoor Recreation Plan 2026-2030 was officially launched by Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht Dara Calleary TD in Kennedy Glasgow House, Ballina on Monday, April 27th.

Ballina was among five communities across Ireland recognised with new autism friendly status at the AsIAm Autism Friendly Towns Awards 2026, which took place at Dublin City Hall.

Mayo Volunteer Centre will officially launch a new six-part short documentary series celebrating the remarkable contribution of volunteers and community groups across Mayo at a special event in Ballina Arts Centre on Friday, May 22.

The Mayo. ie Western People West of Ireland Women’s Mini-Marathon is almost upon us and spots for the event are filling up fast!The Mini-Marathon takes place on Sunday, May 3rd, and if you want to be a part of it now is the time to sign up.

Mayo Day, the annual celebration of all things Mayo, returns this coming Saturday, May 2nd with a day-long celebration.

A group of anglers brought their concerns over the methodology used by Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) to implement conservation limits on salmon on the River Moy to Leinster House last week.

A 50-year-old man who broke into a café truck in Ballina has been in and out of prison since he was 13, a court has heard.

Fine Gael Senator Mark Duffy has welcomed "significant progress" on the long-awaited development of the IDA Business Park on the Sligo Road in Ballina. Senator Duffy said the news marks "a major step forward for economic growth in County Mayo".

Pupils from the Quay National School in Ballina have proven themselves to be among the brightest young problem-solvers in Ireland, securing top honours at the Bebras Computing Challenge National Finals.

A Ballina man has appeared in court in relation to two incidents of dangerous driving. Thomas Conroy, aged 37, of St Patrick's Estate, Ballina pleaded guilty at the local district court to the offences.

The Mayo. ie Western People Women’s Mini-Marathon is just ten days away and a call is being made this week for volunteers to help with the event.

A Ballina councillor has appealed for a second bypass of the town to be included alongside plans for the Ballina Western Bypass, stating that it is urgent enough for the project to be added on to the National Development Plan, with another local ...

Students set for All-Ireland Final; help needed for Meals on Wheels; fundraiser is a big success

With six projects approved or in the planning pipeline in the last six months, is padel tennis about to make a huge racket in county Mayo?Ballinrobe is the latest town to join the padel tennis craze with two courts planned for a site at the Bowers ...

The West of Ireland Women’s Mini-Marathon is edging closer with just three weeks to go to the 2026 event being held in Ballina on Sunday, May 3. This week we will focus on the Mini Mini race, which is open to primary school children.

Figures reveal traffic volumes on key routes across the county

Uisce Éireann is inviting communities in North Mayo and South Sligo to an information evening to learn more about plans for a major upgrade of the Ballina and Lough Talt Water Supply.

The incident happened on Wednesday on O'Rahilly Street/Bury Street.

St Muredach’s College in Ballina is preparing to make history as it brings its highly anticipated musical Stay Gold to the stage.

Mayo County Council has granted planning permission for a new community centre in Ardnaree. The local authority has given the green light for the proposed works that will see the demolition of the existing Sean Duffy Community Centre, built in 1971.

While he studied dentistry in University College Cork, Neil Tully also pursued and cultivated his interest in writing, the fruit of which now comes in the shape of the Ballina man’s debut novel, entitled The Visit.

As she enjoyed Mother’s Day breakfast in bed with husband Brian and daughter Ella-Rose, Ballina woman Denise Geddes-Ward reflected on how unlikely motherhood often seemed.