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Several Bus Eireann service delays due to ongoing fuel protest in Mayo

Several Bus Eireann service delays due to ongoing fuel protest in Mayo

Bus Eireann have advised the public about a number of service disruptions in the western and northwestern region today. The company gave an update at 1. 40pm to say that fuel protests in Sligo town, Carraroe, Ballina and Castlebar are creating delays.

Rolling fuel protests ongoing in Mayo this morning

Rolling fuel protests ongoing in Mayo this morning

Free event will highlight bat conservation efforts in Mayo

Free event will highlight bat conservation efforts in Mayo

Large fuel protest underway in Mayo county town

Large fuel protest underway in Mayo county town

Mayo-born author secures three-book deal

Mayo-born author secures three-book deal

Birthday wishes: Mayo man celebrates recent landmark birthday

Birthday wishes: Mayo man celebrates recent landmark birthday

Mon, 10 Feb, 2025

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New warning detection system installed at Mayo level crossing

New warning detection system installed at Mayo level crossing

Mon, 10 Feb, 2025

A new warning detection system comes into operation today (Monday) at the user-operated level crossing located just outside Claremorris. The warning detection system operates in a similar way to a traffic light.

Arts audiences returning to pre-Covid levels

Arts audiences returning to pre-Covid levels

Sun, 09 Feb, 2025

The Arts Council has published new research that indicates Irish arts audiences are returning to pre-Covid levels.

Airport boss is keen to foster regional growth

Airport boss is keen to foster regional growth

Sat, 08 Feb, 2025

The managing director of Ireland West Airport has called for the development of a full motorway along the country’s western seaboard, as well as the reopening of the rail network.

Funeral details confirmed for Mayo crash victim

Funeral details confirmed for Mayo crash victim

Fri, 07 Feb, 2025

The funeral details have been confirmed for the man who was involved in a fatal road traffic collision in Mayo yesterday morning.

Efforts continue to save historic Mayo building damaged in gas explosion

Fri, 07 Feb, 2025

Traffic chaos is continuing in Castlebar as efforts continue to find a solution for a building damaged in a gas explosion. A section of Lower Charles Street has been closed to traffic since the incident on the night of January 27.

Passing of highly regarded educator

Passing of highly regarded educator

Fri, 07 Feb, 2025

Warm tributes have been paid to a highly-regarded educator following his passing. The death has taken place of Joe Gilmartin, Patrician Park, Castlebar.

Iconic Mayo pub releases statement following devastating fire

Iconic Mayo pub releases statement following devastating fire

Fri, 07 Feb, 2025

"Our customers weren’t just customers they were family"

Health Minister visits storm-impacted MUH

Health Minister visits storm-impacted MUH

Fri, 07 Feb, 2025

Electricity lines will have to go underground, said the Minister for Health during a visit to Mayo. Minister Jennifer Carroll McNeill was speaking after meeting staff and management at Mayo University Hospital (MUH) last Tuesday.

Rebuilding Air Dome may not be a wise idea

Rebuilding Air Dome may not be a wise idea

Fri, 07 Feb, 2025

The destruction of the Connacht GAA Air Dome during Storm Éowyn is a devastating blow and it’s impossible not to feel deep sympathy for John Prenty in particular, the man who made the impossible possible.

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