Saturday was a poignant day for the Gallagher family as General Dynamics Bath Iron Works christened the U. Navy’s newest guided missile destroyer, the future USS Patrick Gallagher (DDG 127) in honour of the Mayo man who died in the Vietnam War.

Gardaí in the Mayo Roscommon Longford Division are investigating a number of recent incidents where unscrupulous criminals are targeting agricultural suppliers.

On June 28th last, the Westport Delivery Service Unit (DSU) of An Post witnessed the end of an era as 'Long' Joe Sheridan, a beloved figure in Sandyhill, hung up his delivery bib for the last time.

The coroner for North Mayo has recommended that action be taken to remove or secure a jetty on the River Moy that has been the scene of a number of recent suicides, writes Keith Bourke.

A man who lost his life in a Ballina house fire died from carbon monoxide poisoning, an inquest was told. The inquest into the death of 41-year old Dusan Ivan was opened at Ballina Courthouse today.

This property is a typical Georgian residence circa 1814, in a mature parkland setting. 

This weekend the official christening ceremony for a US warship named after a heroic young Mayo man takes place. The US navy has named the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer after Lance Cpl Patrick Gallagher.

His band had a number of hits during the 19802, including the classic song "Come On Eileen".

Local Fianna Fáil Minister of State for Trade Promotion, Digital and Company Regulation, Dara Calleary has launched Grow Digital, a new website for businesses to further embrace digitalisation.

The provision of further beds at Galway University Hospital, a cancer centre of excellence, will improve access to treatment for cancer patients at Mayo University Hospital; however, the 96 new beds are not expected to be delivered until 2028.