The Lagoon Activity Centre has released the results of a new study ranking Ireland's top sea swimming beaches, coinciding with National Water Safety Awareness Week.

COMMUNITY NOTES: CARRA - WESTERN PEOPLE (JUNE 18 EDITION) Congratulations to the parents and families of Molly Bridget Mullaney, Árón Gerard Joyce, Sean Thomas Connolly and Emma Rose Dyra, all of whom were baptised recently in ...

The Ice House is a dreamy North Mayo destination where guests can enjoy downtime in one of the country’s most beautiful locations while enjoying great food surrounded by natural beauty, with stunning views across the River Moy and out to the Wild ...

Mayo County Council has advised people in Westport that an area of the town will be undergoing mains repairs this Friday, June 21.

A traffic study will be carried out in Castlebar with two key locations among those coming under the microscope. Local councillors have previously highlighted the issues being experienced at Gallows Hill and Market Square in the town.

COMMUNITY NOTES: EAST MAYO - WESTERN PEOPLE (JUNE 18 EDITION) Congratulations to Paddy and Mary McDonagh Cuilmore, who celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary with their family on June 4.

Students from Dooagh National School were presented with a Gaelbhratach (Irish flag) at a ceremony in Roscrea, Co Tipperary, last week.

COMMUNITY NOTES - WESTERN PEOPLE (JUNE 18 EDITION) Congratulations to Sinead Fylan and Patrick Donegan and to Gillian McDonnell and Sheridan Greene, who recently celebrated the Sacrament of Marriage in Swinford Church.

While Mayo Roads Policing Unit were carrying out a checkpoint on the N17 late on Monday night, they detected a car being driven at 171kp/h in a 100kp/h zone.

A special community celebration marked the official opening of the Western Care Association Knock Hub's new community garden.