On July 19th last, in the beautiful setting of Enniscoe House and grounds, Minister Dara Calleary officially launched The Táin Bó Fliodhaise Cattle Raid of Mayo Heritage Trail and Guidebook.

An Erris-based councillor has queried why homeowners with pyrite have to apply for planning permission to to rebuild their properties.

The recent passing of Brother Kevin Crowley, the founder of the Capuchin Day Centre in Dublin, has brought back fond memories of one of the main fundraising events for the centre - the Dublin to Belmullet Cycle, also known as the Cycle for Brother ...

There is "chaos" at schools when children are being dropped off and picked up each day, a local councillor has stated.

Landowners who provided permissive access to facilitate the development of the Great Western Greenway from Westport to Achill must not become the subject of retrospective compulsory purchase orders (CPOs), members of Westport-Belmullet Municipal ...

People don’t know where they stand and are confused about what is happening around the regulation of Airbnbs, according to a West Mayo councillor.

An annual budget of €880,000 to repair and maintain bridges around Mayo is insufficient, a Westport councillor has stated.

Mayo County Council is looking to purchase land for housing at a number of locations across the county, including Achill Island.

Westport councillor Peter Flynn has been elected unopposed as the Cathaoirleach of Westport-Belmullet Municipal District (MD), succeeding Cllr Seán Carey.

A unique open day from one of Mayo’s leading tech innovators will take place at Ireland West Airport in July. SPINI VR will host an exclusive open day at the airport on July 18 showcasing innovative regulation tools for neurodiverse travellers.

An Bord Pleanála has given the go-ahead for an apartment development in Belmullet. The planning authority ruled on the proposal to convert two commercial units into two apartments at Lower Barrack Street, The Docks.

Belmullet has taken a major step towards becoming a more inclusive and accessible town after the launch of its Autism Friendly Town initiative.

All roads lead to North Mayo next weekend for Focail Chósta, a unique literary festival rooted in the heart of Erris.

Dozens of courtesy crossings installed in towns around Mayo in recent years are becoming a safety hazard, according to local councillors.

The manager of the Local Link service in cMayo has called for greater provision of bus stops and shelters, writes Paul O'Malley.

The new prime minister’s grandparents hail from Mayo.

Bathing water quality in Mayo and Sligo has received a clean bill of health from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

A Mayo pub that was destroyed by a fire is set to re-open in the coming months after remarkable progress has been made in rebuilding it. There was shock and sadness when Erris institution, the High Chaparral, was devastated by a blaze in February.

A group of 25 people, including eight schoolchildren, turned out in the rain to take part in a pier and beach clean at Blacksod Bay on Sunday, March 30th, as part of the Clean Coasts Roadshow events.

A Louisburgh councillor has called on Mayo County Council to continue fixing potholes and surfaces in roads leading to rural houses.

A Mayo-based company is set to launch a first-of-its-kind device this Friday in Castlebar.

More than two months after Storm Éowyn councillors in Mayo are still being contacted by householders and businesses that are without broadband and telephone services.

EUROSPAR Belmullet recently presented Cara Iorrais with a cheque for €1,000 as part of a nationwide ‘Let’s Celebrate Community’ campaign run by EUROSPAR supermarkets.

Erris Workability ClinicsOver the next few weeks, a number of Erris Workability Clinics will take place where you can ask questions and find out more about what they do.

Lingering storm damage in the form of hanging telecommunications cables and displaced poles are putting people in danger and must be removed, members of Westport-Belmullet Municipal District have stated.

Belmullet councillor Cllr Gerry Coyle has called on people to ensure their fire alarms are working after witnessing the horror of the burning to the ground of the High Chaparral pub in Geesala.

The toilet facilities at one of West Mayo's most popular beaches are to be upgraded.

Achill natives who have moved away and become part of Ireland’s diaspora must be helped to return home to revitalise the local community, according to a local councillor.

A Manchester-based utilities and infrastructure service provider with strong ties to counties Mayo and Sligo recently had teams on the ground in the west of Ireland assisting the ESB with its response to Storm Éowyn.

Work to strengthen the Irish language in Erris is paying dividends, according to Dr Laoise Ní Dhúda of Gaeilge Iorrais.

Councillors in West Mayo continue to be exercised about the symbolic five black lines on road signs for the new 60kph speed zones in the county.

A member of Mayo Co Council has extended congratulations to the Solas Centre in Eachléim, Belmullet, on winning the Mayo Meitheal of the Year Award.

The owners of an iconic North Mayo pub that was destroyed in a fire are determined to see the beloved bar rise from the ashes.

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.

Local councillors have approved a refurbishment for Ballycroy playground in order to bring it up to standard for community use.

In the aftermath of Storm Éowyn, which left thousands of householders in Mayo without electricity, broadband and water, members of Westport-Belmullet Municipal District have bemoaned the lack of a coherent response to the hurricane-like weather ...

An Erris-based councillor has called on Mayo County Council to reinstate a number of vacant council houses in the area.

The Cathaoirleach of Westport-Belmullet Municipal District has described how the whole community in Mayo suffered severe consequences as a result of Storm Éowyn.

Michael Ring has been announced as the Mayo Person of the Year for 2025. The recently retired politician will receive the prestigious accolade at a gala dinner in the Clayton Hotel Burlington Road in Dublin on Saturday, February 15th.

Tullaghan Bay Rowing Club recently competed in the Irish Indoor Rowing Championships at the University of Limerick Sports Arena.  The squad of 36 secured 11 gold medals, three silver and three bronze in various categories from Under 13 to Masters.

Mayo’s most far-flung arts centre has captured the hearts of artists, performers and the local community since it first opened its doors.

Kiltane GAA NewsThere was no winner of this week’s Kiltane GAA Club weekly lotto jackpot of €15,900.

A North Mayo councillor has said he is shocked at the poor state of repair of some council-owned homes and believes the local authority would be better off selling rather than repairing them.