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Former MP with roots in Mayo dies aged 105

Former MP with roots in Mayo dies aged 105

The oldest living former Member of Parliament in the United Kingdom, and one of Mayo’s most distinguished emigrant sons, has passed away peacefully at the age of 105. Sir Patrick Duffy died on January 2 following a short illness.

Mayo road closed following serious traffic accident

New Garda Superintendent appointed in Ballina

Storm Goretti: Will it impact Mayo?

Storm Goretti: Will it impact Mayo?

Motorist detected driving over 200km/hr in the West during Christmas period

Motorist detected driving over 200km/hr in the West during Christmas period

New strategy aims to boost Mayo's marine offering

New strategy aims to boost Mayo's marine offering

Mayo venues in running for IMRO Live Music Venue of the Year 2025

Mayo venues in running for IMRO Live Music Venue of the Year 2025

Fri, 14 Mar, 2025

Matt Molloy’s Pub, Westport, and the TF Royal Hotel & Theatre, Castlebar are among the nominees for the Irish Music Rights Organisation's Live Music Venue of the Year Awards 2025.

Congratulations: Ballina students honoured for excellent Leaving Cert results

Congratulations: Ballina students honoured for excellent Leaving Cert results

Thu, 13 Mar, 2025

A commemorative plaque was presented to the school also on the night.

ALERT: Mayo roads to close to facilitate popular event

ALERT: Mayo roads to close to facilitate popular event

Wed, 12 Mar, 2025

Any objections or observations regarding the proposed temporary closures may be submitted in writing.

Stunning musical from Ballinrobe society

Stunning musical from Ballinrobe society

Wed, 12 Mar, 2025

Once again the Ballinrobe Musical Society produced an outstanding show with their production of ‘The Hunchback of Notre Dame’, which was staged in Ballinrobe Community School from Sunday, February 16, to Saturday, February 22.

Minister turns sod on flood relief scheme

Minister turns sod on flood relief scheme

Wed, 12 Mar, 2025

The sod has been turned on the construction phase of the Crossmolina Flood Relief Scheme.

New restaurant opening in busy Mayo town this week

New restaurant opening in busy Mayo town this week

Wed, 12 Mar, 2025

A new restaurant is opening in Mayo this Friday, March 14.

A narcissistic bully now leads the free world

A narcissistic bully now leads the free world

Wed, 12 Mar, 2025

Instinctively, when a pack gathers to hunt down a quarry – whether hounds braying for a kill or a human being cornered by his or her critics – the fear (whatever its origin) is usually evident in the eyes of the hunted.

'Yes We Can' green and red house representing Mayo 300km away

'Yes We Can' green and red house representing Mayo 300km away

Wed, 12 Mar, 2025

Nearly 300km down the road from Castlebar's MacHale Park, lies a green and red-house in the centre of a town in County Wicklow.

Teenage girls urged to sign up for Mini-Marathon

Teenage girls urged to sign up for Mini-Marathon

Wed, 12 Mar, 2025

The Its4Girls event is back for the 2025 Mayo. ie Western People Women's Mini-Marathon. This year’s 10km mini-marathon, which will be held in Castlebar on Bank Holiday Sunday, May 4, is in its 16th year.

Councillor seeks backing for Mayo holiday home tax

Councillor seeks backing for Mayo holiday home tax

Wed, 12 Mar, 2025

A Westport councillor is urging colleagues to consider how a holiday home tax might be introduced in Mayo to increase the number of properties available for those in need of housing.

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