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Plans to redevelop historic Mayo building are rejected

Plans to redevelop historic Mayo building are rejected

Thu, 20 Mar, 2025

Planners at Mayo Co Council have rejected a proposal to redevelop the old bank building at Lower James Street in Claremorris into apartments.
Council to hold civic reception in memory of Mayo soldier

Council to hold civic reception in memory of Mayo soldier

Thu, 20 Mar, 2025

Mayo County Council is to hold a civic reception in honour of the late Irish Defence Forces Private Billy Kedian, who was killed in May 1999 while on United Nations peacekeeping duties in the Lebanon.
ALERT: Traffic delays to facilitate works in Ballina

ALERT: Traffic delays to facilitate works in Ballina

Thu, 20 Mar, 2025

Mayo County Council have advised that delays should be expected in Ballina next week for the installation of new traffic lights at the Font Junction. The works will commence on Wednesday, March 26 and are expected to continue until Friday, March 28.
Credit Union in drive to recruit volunteers

Credit Union in drive to recruit volunteers

Thu, 20 Mar, 2025

The challenge in recruiting volunteers was highlighted at the recent annual general meeting of Ballina Credit Union.
Mayo man shortlisted for national award

Mayo man shortlisted for national award

Thu, 20 Mar, 2025

Paul Maguire, from Claremorris, has been shortlisted in the RDS Forestry Awards, which recognise and reward farmers and woodland owners that have adopted Climate-Smart Agricultural practices on their properties.
New date is fixed for decision on North Mayo data centre

New date is fixed for decision on North Mayo data centre

Wed, 19 Mar, 2025

It will be the end of April before Mayo Co Council issues its decision on a proposal for a large data centre in Killala.
Erris charity benefits from EUROSPAR initiative

Erris charity benefits from EUROSPAR initiative

Wed, 19 Mar, 2025

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.
Mayo community rallies around young girl who spent 11 days in ICU

Mayo community rallies around young girl who spent 11 days in ICU

Wed, 19 Mar, 2025

A Mayo community has rallied around a young girl who suffered a brain bleed. A fundraiser has been launched to aid 11-year-old Shannon Lynch’s road to recovery that has raised over €50,000 within just four days of its launch.
Gardaí seize drugs in Mayo operation

Gardaí seize drugs in Mayo operation

Wed, 19 Mar, 2025

Gardaí from the MRL Drugs Unit in Mayo conducted an operation in Westport throughout the St Patrick's weekend.
Gardaí issue appeal for missing Sligo teen

Gardaí issue appeal for missing Sligo teen

Wed, 19 Mar, 2025

Gardaí are seeking the public's assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 17-year-old Jake Hafford who was reported missing from Sligo on the 15th of March 2025. It is understood Jake may have travelled to the Longford area.

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