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OPW urged to communicate more with Mayo councillors

OPW urged to communicate more with Mayo councillors

A Mayo councillor has called for the Office of Public Works (OPW) to more accountable to local representatives. Cllr Damien Ryan made the comments at a meeting of Claremorris Municipal District.

Exhibition honours legacy of Johnny Kirrane

Exhibition honours legacy of Johnny Kirrane

Appeal made to help locate missing Mayo man

Appeal made to help locate missing Mayo man

Ballina lights up for World Autism Day

Ballina lights up for World Autism Day

Major Mayo business announces closure of Castlebar operation

Major Mayo business announces closure of Castlebar operation

Who is the Mayo contestant in Traitors Ireland

Who is the Mayo contestant in Traitors Ireland

Tue, 02 Sep, 2025

There is one Mayo native included in the 24 contestants.

Drugs worth over €160,000 seized in Galway

Drugs worth over €160,000 seized in Galway

Tue, 02 Sep, 2025

Investigations are ongoing.

Mayo enjoyed bumper tourism season

Mayo enjoyed bumper tourism season

Tue, 02 Sep, 2025

It has been a bumper summer season for tourism in Mayo. Westport hotelier Darren Madden, of the Clew Bay Hotel, said business was brisk in the tourist town. “In terms of numbers it has been very positive around Westport.

Seizure of drugs following search of Mayo property

Seizure of drugs following search of Mayo property

Mon, 01 Sep, 2025

Investigations are ongoing.

Fascinating Mayo pub chat gives insight into overseas holiday entitlements

Fascinating Mayo pub chat gives insight into overseas holiday entitlements

Mon, 01 Sep, 2025

COMMUNITY NOTES: BALLYHAUNIS - WESTERN PEOPLE (SEPTEMBER 2 EDITION) A fascinating conversation in Paddy’s Bar over the holiday month of August offered some insights into the disparity in holiday entitlements enjoyed by visitors ...

Work due to start on new Mayo library in 2026

Work due to start on new Mayo library in 2026

Mon, 01 Sep, 2025

The main construction contract is expected to take just over a year.

Fundraiser for Ireland's first dolphin rescue trailer in Mayo

Fundraiser for Ireland's first dolphin rescue trailer in Mayo

Mon, 01 Sep, 2025

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).

ALERT: Busy Castlebar car park to close from tonight

ALERT: Busy Castlebar car park to close from tonight

Mon, 01 Sep, 2025

Mayo County Council apologise for any inconvenience caused.

'Highly thought of' - fond memories of Mayo native following passing

'Highly thought of' - fond memories of Mayo native following passing

Mon, 01 Sep, 2025

May he now rest in peace.

Trio of Mayo groups among National Lottery award finalists

Trio of Mayo groups among National Lottery award finalists

Mon, 01 Sep, 2025

Three Mayo organisations are among five from Connacht who have been announced as national finalists in the National Lottery Good Causes Awards 2025.

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