Warm tributes were paid to Cllr John Cribbin last Wednesday by fellow councillors and the Mayo County Council executive during his final Claremorris-Swinford Municipal District meeting after 25 years in local politics.

Ainmhithe Animal Rescue visited pupils at Templemary National School last month. The charity was invited to speak to students about their work and they brought some of their rescue animals for a visit to the children.

 Danolla’s Diner & Takeaway has closed its Westport branch. The restaurant has ceased trading after 22 years in business in the West Mayo town. Their Castlebar outlet remains open.

A Mayo County councillor has said it is hugely positive that phase one of a proposed major Mayo greenway project has commenced and it can transform the entire county.

Young people that are leaving rural Ireland due to a lack of housing and public transport options should be supported, a Mayo European election candidate has insisted.

Two Mayo sporting stars, GAA legend Cora Staunton and former Irish welterweight champion, Henry Coyle were among the large Mayo contingent who enjoyed the Mayo Day celebrations in Chicago on Saturday.

Thousands celebrated Mayo Day in Belmullet during what was a carnival atmosphere and a hugely memorable and enjoyable event.

A new pilgrim path is healing ‘the scars’ of Croagh Patrick. Minister for Community and Rural Development, Heather Humphrey’s travelled to the mountain where she laid the final stone to mark the completion of a landmark restoration project.

Thousands participated in the Mayo. ie Western People West of Ireland Women’s Mini Marathon and the support of the hundreds who lined the streets has also been praised.

Thousands of women, teenagers and children gathered at the Market Square in Ballina today for the Mayo. ie Western People West of Ireland Women's Mini Marathon in the North Mayo capital. Three Mayo women finished in the podium places.