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‘Urgent action’ is needed on vacant pyrite council houses

‘Urgent action’ is needed on vacant pyrite council houses

Wed, 20 Sep, 2023

A Mayo councillor fears for the safety of the public if action is not taken on up to 12 vacant council houses in Erris that are affected by pyrite.
Cynthia will fly flag for Mayo at Miss Ireland

Cynthia will fly flag for Mayo at Miss Ireland

Wed, 20 Sep, 2023

It will be a proud moment for a Castlebar woman when she represents Mayo at the 2023 Miss Ireland competition. Cynthia Sakala says she is still “over the moon” after being chosen as Miss Mayo earlier this month. “I still can’t believe it.
Glowing tributes paid to renowned priest

Glowing tributes paid to renowned priest

Wed, 20 Sep, 2023

Heartfelt tributes have been paid in both Mayo and Galway following the death of a beloved priest and sportsman.
The Ferguson 20 changed the face of farming

The Ferguson 20 changed the face of farming

Tue, 19 Sep, 2023

Oh, I am a little Ferguson, built so many years ago I was bought up in Dublin, at the RDS Spring Show. I’m a lovely little tractor and I look so very cute.
Anger as Ballina excluded from €80m Tesco investment

Anger as Ballina excluded from €80m Tesco investment

Mon, 18 Sep, 2023

They thought that finally something would be done in Ballina
New high-speed fibre broadband available in Mayo

New high-speed fibre broadband available in Mayo

Mon, 18 Sep, 2023

It's part of the new Government National Broadband Plan
ATU proving popular among third-level students

ATU proving popular among third-level students

Mon, 18 Sep, 2023

This year ATU will be offering 11,500 students places across 226 courses
Concern in Lahardane as locals face losing access to doctor

Concern in Lahardane as locals face losing access to doctor

Mon, 18 Sep, 2023

The people of Lahardane have demanded that the Minister for Health and representatives from the HSE attend an upcoming public meeting regarding the vacant GP position in the village.
Lahardane man to make local election bid

Lahardane man to make local election bid

Mon, 18 Sep, 2023

A Lahardane native is hoping to be put forward as a candidate for the Social Democrat party in next year’s local elections in the Castlebar area.
Ukrainian boy's safe haven in Mayo

Ukrainian boy's safe haven in Mayo

Mon, 18 Sep, 2023

The mother of an 11 year-old boy who witnessed his house being bombed in Ukraine and moved to Mayo 15 months ago has expressed her gratitude for the support he received, writes Trevor Quinn.

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