There were 1,513 babies born in county Mayo in 2021 according to figures released by the Central Statistics Office (CSO). Castlebar was the Local Electoral Area (LEA) with the highest number of births.

With planning approved, the development will ultimately strengthen the grid across Connacht.

Best wishes are extended to Fr Martin on his retirement.

Mayo County Council has been urged to put in place new CCTV under a bridge in Castlebar that has become an “unnerving” location for walkers.

The notice, which had been in place since July 12, was due to due to pollution from the sewerage treatment plant.

Castlebar councillors have voted to give the green light to a skate park development despite some objections from local residents. Residents from St Patrick’s Avenue addressed a meeting of Castlebar Municipal District on the issue.

A local community representative has said the main Castlebar to Erris roadway continues to be neglected by Mayo County Council.

A Hollywood film production is currently taking place on a Mayo golf course.

The appointment of a beach ranger at picturesque Keem Bay on Achill Island has proved hugely effective in promoting good visitor behaviour, Mayo County Council's Tourism Development Officer has said.

The family of the late Patrick Rowland are contemplating taking a civil case against the HSE over the circumstances of his death, according to their solicitor.