County Mayo has one of the largest road networks in Ireland but not enough funding to maintain it, a senior council official has admitted.

The deadline for completion of works on the R312 road from Castlebar to Belmullet is being delayed following concerns raised by Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI).

Members of Westport-Belmullet Municipal District are to extend an invitation to recently-elected President of Ireland Catherine Connolly to attend a civic reception in her honour.

A new photographic exhibition which celebrates the flora and fauna of Erris and local conservation efforts has been launched.

Community spirit alive and well; Night of music, song, dance and film; senior citizens' party

The Mulranny police conspiracy case of 1898 attracted national attention and was the subject of lengthy debates in the House of Commons, writes EDWIN McGREAL

The official opening of the Canal House Community Youth Facility in Belmullet was carried out by Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht Dara Calleary on Friday, December 19th.

Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht Dara Calleary has announced the recipients of Town and Village Renewal Scheme Funding with six Mayo projects to benefit from a share of the €26 million fund.

News of the extent of the challenges faced by the GAA with rural depopulation won’t be news to a lot of gaels in Mayo. They are living the experience of it and have been for some time.

Local councillors have called for an end to the “awful and inhumane system” whereby people who avail of the International Protection Accommodation Services (IPAS) are suddenly uprooted from areas where they have settled and then moved elsewhere.

Terry is Sports Genius 2025; Carols by Candlelight event; sad passing of Denise Neary

A unique collection of stories, drawings, photographs and letters, which chronicle the incredible history and journey of Carne Golf Links, has been published.

A man who previously was convicted with driving without insurance has received a ban after being caught committing the same offence again.

A 20-year-old man has admitted to dangerous driving arising out of a car chase with gardaí. Jamie Corduff, of Muing Road, Belmullet, pleaded guilty at the local district court to dangerous driving and not having insurance.

Mayo's Forgotten Conflicts book launch; wonderful boxing performance from Rachel in Dubai; Ballycroy/London Reunion.

A budget meeting for the Westport-Belmullet Municipal District last Wednesday was described as ‘demeaning’ to councillors and council officials by the cathaoirleach, Cllr Peter Flynn.

Belmullet Golf Club recently marked its centenary year with a dinner dance in the Broadhaven Bay Hotel.

An Erris councillor has said there is "a need for artificial intelligence of a different kind" when it comes to planning matters in Mayo. Cllr Gerry Coyle told the recent meeting of Mayo County Council that he was aware of a man whose home has pyrite.

A Louisburgh councillor has called for swifter action to be taken in cutting back roadside trees ahead of the winter season. Cllr Chris Maxwell made the comments at the Westport-Belmullet Municipal District meeting.

A heated 75-minute discussion on rural planning dominated the October monthly meeting of the Westport-Belmullet Municipal District.

A Belmullet councillor has said no more windmills are wanted in North Mayo until such time as the local community benefits from energy being produced from these facilities.

The Head of Marine with Mayo County Council has said plans are in place to launch a new maritime strategy for the county.

The Head of Marine with Mayo County Council has described the potential of islands around the coast of Mayo as being on a par with the Blasket Islands in Kerry.

Members of Westport-Belmullet Municipal District have delivered a long to-do list to the head of Mayo Co Council’s marine section.

Construction of the first phase of the Blacksod Bay Loop Scheme in Erris is set to start this month with completion due in November, members of Westport-Belmullet Municipal District were told last week.

The Cathaoirleach of Mayo Co Council, Cllr Sean Carey, has raised concerns about the growth of an invasive species in Belmullet which "is making parts of farmlands ineligible for ACRES payments".

Senator Mark Duffy has welcomed the launch of an enhanced rural bus service between Castlebar and Achill Island.

Mayo’s new district court judge was welcomed to Erris as she sat in Belmullet for the first time last Wednesday. Samantha Geraghty welcomed Judge Sandra Murphy on behalf of the solicitors in the area.

The vibrant sounds of Ireland’s rich musical heritage will fill the streets of Belmullet this September as Trad ar an mBéal takes place for the first time, bringing a weekend of traditional music, song and dance.

A Mayo man is marking his 60th birthday with a challenging charity fundraiser. Crossmolina native Peter Corcoran will undertake a 65km Ultra Walk on Friday, September 12, in aid of the Irish Heart Foundation.

Thank you to everybody who attended and participated in the Paddy Joe Goonan Memorial Open Golf Day at Doohoma Golf Club on Saturday, August 16th.

Just 95 Mayo homeowners impacted by pyrite have had works completed under the Defective Concrete Block Scheme since June 2020. There were 437 applications for remediation made to Mayo County Council up to the end of last June.

A fundraiser has been established to raise money for Ireland's first dolphin rescue trailer in Erris. Gemma O'Connor is organising the GoFundMe fundraiser on behalf of the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group (IWDG).

Cruinniú Na mBád 2025 marked the 70th year since regattas first started at The Ferry. The participation recently leaves no doubt but that there will be rowing there for many years to come.

Sinn Féin TD in Mayo Rose Conway-Walsh is not ruling out a presidential bid but said her work as a TD remains her priority. The Erris politician has been touted as a potential Sinn Féin candidate in the upcoming election for Ireland's next President.

A landmark Mayo pub has been named as one of the top 10 in the country. McDonnell's Bar in Belmullet came in at number six in the top 50 list compiled by the Sunday Times.

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.