Gardaí and emergency services are currently at the scene of a road traffic incident which occurred at a premises on Shop Street, Westport, Co. Mayo today, Thursday 6th June 2024. The incident occurred at approximately 11. 50am.

An Bord Pleanála has rejected a proposed 28-home development in Aughagower. Mayo County Council previously refused planning permission for the project.

The Win A Home In Oranmore, a fundraiser set up for Maree Oranmore Football Club, is aiming to raise €1. 5 million in funding to support the growth and expansion of the club.

A Mayo woman is raising much-needed funds to help with her battle with relentless spinal pain for nearly 20 years. Margaret Deane Smith, known to all as Mags, hails from Glenamoy in the parish of Kilcommon in Co.

Local Notes: Ballyhaunis - Western People (June 4 edition) Congratulations to Mrs Mary McCormack (nee Carney), formerly of Ballindrehid, Ballyhaunis, who recently celebrated her 100th birthday.

Ballina Independent candidate Jo Mullen said she is hoping to bring fresh energy to help address the county’s housing needs.

Minister of State Dara Calleary has paid tribute to legendary Ballina native John Walkin who has passed away. Mr Walkin was a renowned businessman in the town and played a huge role in developing the town's fisheries industry over many decades.

One of the great anomalies of the last local elections in Mayo was the failure of Louisburgh to return a councillor.

The TF Royal Hotel Theatre is readying itself for the biggest election count ever seen in the country.

The returning officer for the local elections in Mayo has been preparing staff for what could be a mammoth count. There are 73 candidates contesting the local elections in the county.