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<p>Kay McGuire (centre) is pictured at the IPAV’s headquarters with Lisa Kearney, outgoing president and Fintan McGill, incoming president.</p>

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Mayo woman takes up senior role at auctioneers' body

Kay McGuire, from Kilmaine, who is the managing director of Galway Property Services, is the new Senior Vice-President of the Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers (IPAV).

Councillor seeks expansion of Local Link bus service to several Mayo villages

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Councillor seeks expansion of Local Link bus service to several Mayo villages

A councillor has called for the expansion of an existing Local Link service to include an area of south Mayo where there is a “void” of public transport options, writes Paul O'Malley.

Mayo golfer researches the psychology of her sport

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Mayo golfer researches the psychology of her sport

A recent study undertaken at Ulster University has created a tool which will help researchers better understand how parents support their children in sport, with a particular emphasis on golf.

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Local Notes: Ballinrobe girls inspired by Man United star Aoife Mannion

Local Notes: Ballinrobe girls inspired by Man United star Aoife Mannion

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Local Notes: Launch of remote work hubs and lighted walkway at Davitts GAA Club, Ballindine.

Local Notes: Launch of remote work hubs and lighted walkway at Davitts GAA Club, Ballindine.

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'Gateway' road in Mayo area will need 'a lot more funding'

'Gateway' road in Mayo area will need 'a lot more funding'

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Local Notes: Ballinrobe students win VEX IQ Robotics Galway Mayo Regional competition

Local Notes: Ballinrobe students win VEX IQ Robotics Galway Mayo Regional competition

Rovers return for Mayo native

Rovers return for Mayo native

Mon, 15 Jan, 2024

Sligo Rovers have announced the signing of defender Kelsey Munroe for the 2024 League of Ireland Women’s Premier Division campaign.

Emerging routes for Cong bypass to be published

Emerging routes for Cong bypass to be published

Mon, 01 Jan, 2024

Emerging routes for a bypass of Cong village are to be published in 2024. Fianna Fáil Cllr Damien Ryan said it is welcome news for the South Mayo area. “Things are moving rather quickly in the right direction.

Local notes: Ballinrobe Bridge Club President's Prize

Local notes: Ballinrobe Bridge Club President's Prize

Thu, 21 Dec, 2023

Christmas events in BallinrobeTown Hall AGMCultural community play tribute to renowned playwright Thomas Kilroy

St Francis Appreciation Night in St Mary's Church, Ballinrobe

St Francis Appreciation Night in St Mary's Church, Ballinrobe

Thu, 30 Nov, 2023

Local hotel supports children with cancer this Christmas

Local Notes: Tom McGuire retires as manager of Aurivo Mart

Local Notes: Tom McGuire retires as manager of Aurivo Mart

Thu, 23 Nov, 2023

Christmas Tractor Parade

Drug dealer has completely turned his life around, court told

Drug dealer has completely turned his life around, court told

Fri, 03 Nov, 2023

A man caught with €130,000 worth of drugs has made "extraordinary" changes to his lifestyle, a court has heard.

New book offers insight into land ownership in Kilmaine

New book offers insight into land ownership in Kilmaine

Sat, 30 Sep, 2023

A new book offers a fascinating insight into the history of land ownership in a South Mayo village. Gerry Keane's 'Kilmaine - From Landed Gentry Estates to Family Farms' has received huge acclaim since it was first published last month.

Extra Dáil seat will alter the political balance of Mayo

Extra Dáil seat will alter the political balance of Mayo

Thu, 14 Sep, 2023

There is no TD based anywhere from Shrule bridge to Charlestown, a gap which was highlighted by Councillor Patsy O’Brien