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An Post confirm decision on Mayo post office facilities

Best wishes: Mayo postman to retire after 42 years of service 

Mon, 16 Mar, 2026

Retirement functionAfter forty two years of exemplary service with An Post, a retirement function will be held in honour of postman Pádraig Deane on Saturday, March 28, in Healy’s Lounge, Glenamoy with music by Grace Kelly.
Judging underway in Texaco art competition

Judging underway in Texaco art competition

Mon, 16 Mar, 2026

Young artists from all over Ireland, who submitted entries to this year’s Texaco Children’s Art Competition, are currently having their works evaluated as the judging process gets underway.
Oceans Sands wins at National Wedding Awards

Oceans Sands wins at National Wedding Awards

Sun, 15 Mar, 2026

The Ocean Sands Hotel is celebrating national recognition after scooping Hotel Venue of the Year for Connacht at the prestigious WeddingsOnLine Awards. The gala ceremony took place at the Mount Wolseley Hotel, Carlow, on Monday last, March 9th.
New rental laws 'are leading to more notices to quit'

Job loss warning as soaring fuel costs hit firms in Mayo

Sun, 15 Mar, 2026

Councillors in Mayo are calling on the Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien to take urgent action to tackle fuel costs, which have soared in recent weeks due to the US-Israeli war with Iran.
Call to extend grants for new septic tanks

Call to extend grants for new septic tanks

Sat, 14 Mar, 2026

A call to extend the grants for replacing wastewater treatment systems in rural areas was approved by members of Mayo County Council at their March meeting.
Council chief urged to outline plan for costly upgrade of HQ

Council chief urged to outline plan for costly upgrade of HQ

Sat, 14 Mar, 2026

The chief executive of Mayo County Council has been tasked with issuing a press release to address public unease at a proposed spend of over €2 million for the refurbishment of the chamber and lobby area at Áras an Chontae in Castlebar.
Somebody Special concert raises almost €13k for people of Gaza

Somebody Special concert raises almost €13k for people of Gaza

Sat, 14 Mar, 2026

A packed house marked the return of 'Somebody Special – A Fundraising Concert for Gaza' to Claremorris Town Hall Theatre for a moving evening of music, song and dance.
Grand Marshals announced for Ballina’s St Patrick’s Day Parade

Grand Marshals announced for Ballina’s St Patrick’s Day Parade

Fri, 13 Mar, 2026

Ballina is preparing for a spectacular celebration as plans are finalised for the 2026 St. Patrick’s Day Parade, which will take place on Tuesday, March 17 at 3pm.
Woman seriously injured in Mayo road crash

Woman seriously injured in Mayo road crash

Fri, 13 Mar, 2026

Gardaí are appealing to anyone who witnessed the incident to come forward.
Entrepreneurship award for Mayo student

Entrepreneurship award for Mayo student

Fri, 13 Mar, 2026

A third-level student from Ballycastle has won first place in the Atlantic Technological University (ATU) Student Entrepreneur Awards 2026 for her concept 'Bríach', a preventative, therapeutic wheelchair designed to reduce long-term health ...

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