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Past pupil of Mayo school scoops major acting award and BAFTA nomination

Past pupil of Mayo school scoops major acting award and BAFTA nomination

A past pupil of a Mayo secondary school has been nominated for a BAFTA. St Joseph’s Secondary School, Castlebar alumna Philippa Dunne has been nominated for Best Actress in a Comedy for her performance in the BBC show Amandaland.

Mayo syndicate collects €11.1m prize at Lotto HQ

Mayo syndicate collects €11.1m prize at Lotto HQ

Worrying surge in eviction notices issued in Mayo

Worrying surge in eviction notices issued in Mayo

'Ridiculous' planning decision slammed by Mayo Cllr

'Ridiculous' planning decision slammed by Mayo Cllr

Frustrations grow over traffic issues in Mayo town

Frustrations grow over traffic issues in Mayo town

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.

150% rise in number of home energy upgrades

150% rise in number of home energy upgrades

Mon, 18 Sep, 2023

708 home energy upgrades were completed in Mayo in the first half of this year.

Westport pub's outdoor seating plan approved

Westport pub's outdoor seating plan approved

Mon, 18 Sep, 2023

An Bord Pleanala has upheld a decision to grant planning a licence for outdoor seating and tables outside a Westport pub. The appeal related to an area of public pavement to the front of Lofty’s Bar at North Mall in Westport.

Rental rates continue to escalate nationally

Rental rates continue to escalate nationally

Mon, 18 Sep, 2023

Fifteen counties had annualised growth in standardised average rent for new tenancies above 10.0% in Q1 2023

MUH welcomes report on recent HIQA inspection

MUH welcomes report on recent HIQA inspection

Thu, 14 Sep, 2023

HIQA looked at 13 Standards in relation to governance and management

Government must take measures to promote home ownership: IPAV

Government must take measures to promote home ownership: IPAV

Thu, 14 Sep, 2023

Urgent Government consideration needs be given to options, beyond pillar banks, for making low interest mortgages widely available, IPAV, the Institute of Professional Auctioneers & Valuers, said today.

Gaeltacht Service status for Belmullet

Gaeltacht Service status for Belmullet

Thu, 14 Sep, 2023

The town will nurture and promote the Irish language

Colin’s gardening event a wild success in Westport

Colin’s gardening event a wild success in Westport

Wed, 13 Sep, 2023

Colin’s passion and emotion was palpable

Amusement centre hits the jackpot with An Bord Pleanala

Amusement centre hits the jackpot with An Bord Pleanala

Tue, 12 Sep, 2023

An Bord Pleanala has overturned a Mayo County Council decision and granted planning permission for an amusement and entertainment centre in Ballina.

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