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Ballina 'needs second bypass'

Ballina 'needs second bypass'

A Ballina councillor has appealed for a second bypass of the town to be included alongside plans for the Ballina Western Bypass, stating that it is urgent enough for the project to be added on to the National Development Plan, with another local ...

'Deeply grateful for the loyalty and goodwill' - Major Mayo business announces its closure

'Deeply grateful for the loyalty and goodwill' - Major Mayo business announces its closure

Decision made on Ballinrobe Races following inspection

Decision made on Ballinrobe Races following inspection

Mental health and addiction issues 'exacerbated' by housing crisis

Mental health and addiction issues 'exacerbated' by housing crisis

Mayo native's novel hits top charts on Amazon bestsellers list

Mayo native's novel hits top charts on Amazon bestsellers list

Mayo parish pays sad farewell to popular visiting priest

Mayo parish pays sad farewell to popular visiting priest

Tue, 04 Feb, 2025

He passed away on January 9 at Mercy Place, Melbourne.

Urgent need for a pedestrian crossing at Mayo secondary school

Urgent need for a pedestrian crossing at Mayo secondary school

Tue, 04 Feb, 2025

Two members of Castlebar Municipal District have called on Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) to install a new pedestrian crossing in Balla as a matter of urgency close to the entrance to the local secondary school to ensure the safety of ...

Café entrepreneur brings coffee shop chain to Mayo town

Café entrepreneur brings coffee shop chain to Mayo town

Tue, 04 Feb, 2025

"I have a good feeling about the place. There is a good sense of community"

People left 'in dire straits' after Storm Éowyn

People left 'in dire straits' after Storm Éowyn

Tue, 04 Feb, 2025

The Cathaoirleach of Westport-Belmullet Municipal District has described how the whole community in Mayo suffered severe consequences as a result of Storm Éowyn.

Offers made for new 21-unit Mayo housing development

Offers made for new 21-unit Mayo housing development

Tue, 04 Feb, 2025

It was opened by Mayo Co Council last October.

Congratulations: Recent Ballina baptisms celebrated in Mayo church

Congratulations: Recent Ballina baptisms celebrated in Mayo church

Tue, 04 Feb, 2025

Congratulations to all families.

New Mayo town charity shop to officially open today

New Mayo town charity shop to officially open today

Tue, 04 Feb, 2025

The charity shop has asked for the local community to come along for some great bargains.

Road to remain closed over public safety concerns

Road to remain closed over public safety concerns

Mon, 03 Feb, 2025

Lower Charles Street in Castlebar will remain closed in the coming days following a gas explosion at a restaurant over a week ago which has caused major disruptions to the flow of traffic in the town.

Ring is Mayo Person of the Year 2025

Ring is Mayo Person of the Year 2025

Mon, 03 Feb, 2025

Michael Ring has been announced as the Mayo Person of the Year for 2025. The recently retired politician will receive the prestigious accolade at a gala dinner in the Clayton Hotel Burlington Road in Dublin on Saturday, February 15th.

Duffy wins seat in Seanad Éireann

Duffy wins seat in Seanad Éireann

Sun, 02 Feb, 2025

Ballina-based councillor Mark Duffy has won election to Seanad Éireann. Cllr Duffy was one of three Fine Gael candidates to win seats from the 11-seat Labour Panel. He was elected on the 13th count this morning (Sunday).

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