news

Crossmolina's Miss Mayo to compete in Miss Ireland final this weekend

Crossmolina's Miss Mayo to compete in Miss Ireland final this weekend

Mon, 09 Jun, 2025

Chloe Moyles (24) from Crossmolina will represent Mayo in the 2025 Miss Ireland Final coming up on June 14th at The Knightsbrook Hotel in Trim, Co Meath.
US Rose of Tralee contestant has strong Mayo roots

US Rose of Tralee contestant has strong Mayo roots

Sat, 07 Jun, 2025

When Soracha McGrath steps onto the stage at the Rose of Tralee Festival this August, she will carry with her not only the banner of Washington, D. C. , but the deep roots of her family’s heritage in Mayo.
Call for new taxi rank in Mayo town

Call for new taxi rank in Mayo town

Fri, 06 Jun, 2025

A Castlebar councillor has issued a call for a taxi rank on Linenhall Street that could double up as a loading bay during the day to facilitate deliveries to local businesses.
Ballina man was on Irish jury for Eurovision 2025

Ballina man was on Irish jury for Eurovision 2025

Fri, 06 Jun, 2025

A Ballina man who was on the Irish jury at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest has said Ireland needs to "play it less safe" if we are to add to our seven wins in the competition.
Mayo business shortlisted for prestigious award

Mayo business shortlisted for prestigious award

Fri, 06 Jun, 2025

The Irish Exporters Association has announced that Portwest from Westport has been shortlisted in the Private Irish Business of the Year at the prestigious Export Industry Awards.
Munnelly selected as new Cathaoirleach in Ballina

Munnelly selected as new Cathaoirleach in Ballina

Fri, 06 Jun, 2025

The new Cathaoirleach of Ballina Municipal District, Cllr Jarlath Munnelly, has said he intends to work in a collaborative way with his colleagues following his unopposed election to the role.
Disqualified Mayo town motorist arrested on suspicion of drink driving

Disqualified Mayo town motorist arrested on suspicion of drink driving

Fri, 06 Jun, 2025

The driver now faces a court date.
Mayo geopark 'will not impact' local property owners

Mayo geopark 'will not impact' local property owners

Fri, 06 Jun, 2025

Property owners in the vicinity of the proposed UNESCO Geopark in Mayo and Galway have been assured that the facility will not negatively impact their homes or lands.
Alma Gallagher makes history in Claremorris-Swinford district

Ballyhaunis Primary Care Centre ‘will open in 2025’

Thu, 05 Jun, 2025

It has been confirmed that the long-awaited primary healthcare centre in Ballyhaunis will be open before the end of this year.
HGVs continue to use narrow Mayo street

HGVs continue to use narrow Mayo street

Thu, 05 Jun, 2025

Despite signage advising that no heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) should travel through the narrow confines of Castle Street in Castlebar and up the tunnel-like turn at the Mall, the problem of HGVs using the route persists.

Latest

Western People ePaper

Subscribe to the Western People digital edition today from just €1.50 per week