The arrival of veteran Sinn Féin councillor Gerry Murray into the general election race in Mayo means there are now 14 candidates seeking five Dáil seats.

COMMUNITY NOTES: BALLINA - WESTERN PEOPLE (NOVEMBER 5 EDITION) The death has taken place of Greg Pearle, 6 The Arches, Cathedral Road, Ballina and formerly of Fatima Mansions, Rialto, Dublin 8.

The Western Development Commission (WDC) has led a successful €2 million Series A equity investment round in Ovagen, an innovative biotechnology company based in Ballina.

Yesterday (Monday) was a day over 280 years in the making.

A Castlebar councillor has called for clarity around the issue of clamping cars in private car parks after receiving several complaints from members of the public on the matter.

PATCH, GLENAMADDY, CO. GALWAY ASKING PRICE: €295,000A prime four-bedroom detached residence in excellent condition throughout is on the market in Galway. The home, on a 0.

This funding will allow for upgrades to the heating, lighting, windows, doors, kitchens and more of community centres across the county.

Founded just over a year ago, the company has grown rapidly, now boasting a team of 11 highly experienced professionals, with offices in both Ballina and Sligo.

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This month, Nursing Homes Ireland (NHI) launched a national billboard campaign outside Leinster House, urgently calling for government action to address the unsustainable state of nursing home care in Ireland.