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.

It's great to see that there is always some good news around during what are turbulent times for many. This welcome slice of hopefulness comes in the shape of 'Happy Endings Only', the new album from Mayo's William Reape.

There are six weeks until the Mayo. ie Western People West of Ireland Women’s Mini-Marathon on Sunday, May 3, in Ballina and this week we are focusing on charity.

The Bar of Ireland took Mayo students inside the courtroom earlier this month with the commencement of its Look into Law Transition Year Programme. Now in its eleventh year, the programme welcomed students representing 60 schools from across Ireland.

There is disappointment among Ballina Municipal District councillors over the transfer of the municipal manager to a new role in Castlebar.

Moy Singers celebrate 40 years; Culleens NS table quiz; Christine wins on the double

Liam O'Leary (33) pleaded not guilty to the murder of 58-year-old John Casserly at a Peter McVerry Trust housing unit on Tone St, Ballina, Co Mayo

A Ballina man attacked another male with a claw hammer after a fight broke out at a drinking party.

The West of Ireland Women’s Mini Marathon will take place in Ballina on Sunday, May 3, which is seven weeks away and this week the focus is on schools’ participation.

John Casserly had been stabbed 27 times

A Ballina family fled their home in terror after a petrol bomb attack. Brendan Twomey, aged 39, of Elphin, Co Roscommon, but originally from Dublin, pleaded guilty at Castlebar Circuit Criminal Court to arson.

Comedy duo for Ballina Arts Centre; Coffee Morning; closing date for Feis entries

A Ballina social club for adults with special needs, run by volunteers, will celebrate its 40th anniversary later this year.

County Final of Credit Union Quiz comes to Ballina; open day at Ballina college campus; familiar faces in local film 

Women in Sport Week was launched by Sport Ireland on Thursday, February 26, to celebrate, support and amplify women and girls in sport across Ireland under the theme of ‘Same Energy’.

A Ballina retailer, who has been given the go-ahead to develop an off-licence at its new premises, has lodged an appeal to An Coimisiún Pleanála regarding a condition attached to the grant of planning planning by Mayo County Council.

The Mayo Garda Youth Awards 2026 were launched on February 17th last at Breaffy House Resort, Castlebar.

Three other occupants of the car, two males in their mid-teens and one adult female in her late teens, were transported by ambulance to Mayo University Hospital.

There is a last chance to see the two exceptional exhibitions that are currently running at Ballina Arts Centre.

On Friday, March 6th, at 10. 30am, the Ballina Chamber of Commerce proudly hosts this year’s International Women’s Day event - a celebration of leadership, resilience, and shared wisdom under the inspiring theme 'Give to Gain'.

Join Mount Falcon as it celebrates its 150th anniversary this year.  Built in 1876, Mount Falcon will be celebrating its sesquicentennial anniversary all year long.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a fatal single-vehicle road traffic collision in Ballina, County Mayo, in the early hours of this morning, Sunday, March 1st.

Two of the people in the car, both men in their late teens, were pronounced dead at the scene.

A drug addict who was the “fall guy” following a €60,000 cannabis seizure has been remanded in custody in a bid to help rid her of addiction.

Irish energy transition specialist, Astatine, has announced a beehive biodiversity initiative that will be rolled out at the company’s solar PV (photovoltaic) installations across Ireland.

Ardagh Community Players return to the stage next weekend for what promises to be a highly entertaining run. Their latest production, a three-act comedy Scottish play, The Sorcerer’s Tale, is brought to life by a gathering of well-known local faces.

The significance of Ballina being selected as the location for a new HSE injury clinic was made crystal clear at the meeting of the Regional Health Forum on Tuesday last after a request for a similar facility for Sligo was turned down on the grounds ...

A Mayo man who allowed a restricted dog breed to viciously maul a woman has been jailed.

Anglers in Ballina believe the river Moy may be closed to salmon fishing if the methodology used to calculate fish stocks is not updated.

Parade plans near completion The much-anticipated Ballina St Patrick’s Day Parade will be held on Tuesday, March 17, kicking off at 3pm.

Age is just a number and not something that should deter anyone from taking up a new sport or activity.

A 58-year-old employee of Tesco Supermarket in Claremorris lost her life when a motorist rear-ended her Toyota Yaris while she waited to turn right on the N17 at Castlemacgarrett, an inquest has been told.

Following the successful launch of its new Cine Club last week, Ballina Arts Centre has a busy programme of film and music planned for the coming weekend.

Movie buffs and music fans can relive the soundtrack of their lives this Saturday, February 21, when the ‘Movie Icons Show’ visits Ballina Arts Centre for the first time.

Three people refused to accept tenancies offered to them by Mayo County Council in a renovated vacant home in the Ballina Municipal District in January.

It will be known "any day now" if funding will be approved for traffic calming measures at an area of Ballina described as a "total danger" by a local councillor, writes Paul O'Malley.

Minister for Social Protection Dara Calleary has said he was delighted to host Ballina student David Newcombe in Leinster House last week as David outlined his vision for Awaken Ireland, a youth-led civic movement dedicated to encouraging greater ...

The traffic warden in Ballina is to "intensively monitor" access to the footbridge along Ridgepool Road to ensure that wheelchair users can access it.

A meeting will take place in Ballina this Wednesday to gauge interest in reviving Ballina Community Radio.

The Ballina Fringe Festival is delighted to announce its upcoming Contemporary Art Fair, taking place from February 26 to 28, bringing together an exciting showcase of work by talented local and regional artists.