A Mayo councillor has called on Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) to allow anglers to keep one fish from the River Moy for the remainder of the season, stating the new catch-and-release rules are having an impact on local businesses.

East Mayo and surrounding areas have been plunged into sadness following the tragic death of Eoin Doyle, of Gurrane, Ballyhaunis, in a rail accident.

A community-led campaign by residents has successfully brought forward plans to install road safety measures along the R323 Knock to Kiltimagh Road.

A Mayo man living in Cavan and a lifelong teetotaller has kept a promise that he would take his first pint when Mayo won another All-Ireland Final.

Hope House in Foxford has seen a surge in cocaine addiction and in recent years the age profile of the people seeking their services has plummeted. “When we opened first alcohol was the main thing. Our client base would have been predominantly male.

 Funeral details have been announced for a 12-year old Mayo boy who died tragically after a train and a car collided at a level crossing near Ballyhaunis last night.

The rail line between Westport and Athlone has reopened as of 4. 10pm today. The 14:45hrs Heuston to Westport service is expected to be the first to operate through.

The condition of the public toilets in Knock village have been described as “disgraceful”, with complaints of no toilet paper, broken door locks and filthy facilities.

Senator Mark Duffy has welcomed the confirmation by the HSE that the Mayo Minor Injury Unit is due to be operational by the end of October this year.

Councillors have welcomed plans for a new Pro Rail Academy in Kiltimagh. The promoters of the facility have received planning permission to develop a derelict site on the Knock Road.