Two men were brought to hospital, one with serious injuries following a road traffic accident on the N5 yesterday evening.

There are calls for an investigation to be carried out after a foul smell hung in the air in Castlebar before Christmas. Cllr Ger Deere fielded calls from residents on the Turlough Road after the unpleasant odour stunk out their area.

A Westport councillor has queried the absence of works on a proposed new slip road connecting the new social housing development on the Golf Course Road in Westport, which is expected to officially open in January 2025.

It will be at least 2027 before upgrade works to three bridges on Achill Island will be completed.

Members of Westport-Belmullet Municipal District have called on Mayo Co Council to find a solution to ensure that local rivers are maintained so that storms do not lead to persistent flooding.

A Westport councillor has condemned the development levy on those building a new homes, particularly where it affects young couples.

A massive night of wins saw one Mayo player scoop the €5,419,866 million jackpot in last night’s Lotto draw (December 28), while two Dublin players walked away with €40,341 each after both matching five numbers plus the bonus.

A Mayo undertaker has described the “devastating” scenes he has encountered when called to fatal road accidents this year.

Mayo’s rental crisis continues to escalate and there are fewer than 50 properties to rent in the county with the majority coming at a sky-high cost. Anything available for less than €1,000 a month is a rarity with some exceeding the €2,000 mark.

Increased funding in housing grants for older people and those with a disability has been announced by Minister of State for Local Government and Planning, Alan Dillon TD.