The conference presentation to be given in Dublin from October 23 to 26.

The sinking of a former smuggling vessel into Killala Bay for it to become an artificial reef is scheduled to take place this Sunday, depending on the weather.

Met Éireann has provided their weather forecast for this weekend in Mayo.

Mayo councillors have called on the local authority to provide top up mortgages for pyrite victims. “Many homeowners are at their wits end,” said Cllr Mark Duffy.

Aontu’s Paul Lawless was blasted by his fellow councillors in the wake of a statement he issued following a local authority workshop.

Treacy Coaches are offering services for college students.

Two burnt-out houses in the Claremorris area are due to be fully refurbished by the end of 2025. Cllr Richard Finn raised a notice of motion regarding the two houses in Clareville Estate, at last week’s area meeting.

Mayo County Council have granted planning permission for the construction of four houses in the Bonniconlon area. The local authority gave the green light to Judge Bros. Limited for the proposed development consisting of four dwelling houses.

Councillors in the Claremorris-Swinford Municipal District have agreed to a Material Contravention of the County Development Plan to allow for the construction of 15 dwelling units at an unfinished housing estate in Ballinrobe.

A local councillor has said that works have to start at the Neale crossroads because of the safety risks at this location.