The untimely passing of author Helen Falconer at the age of just 66 has robbed Mayo of an immensely talented writer who was a tireless promoter of the local arts scene.

An innovative solar-powered emergency defibrillator, designed by Hollymount man Darren Forde, and manufactured in Mayo, was launched last week in rural northwest Australia.

The outgoing chairperson of Ballina Credit Union, Mark Winters, has been praised for his vision and leadership of the organisation over the past four years by the new chair, David Dwane.

The new 50-house development on the Golf Course Road in Westport, which includes a number of social houses, has been warmly welcomed by members of Westport Belmullet Municipal District (MD).

It was a birthday to savour!

Castlebar residents continue to be plagued by a foul smell emanating from a sewage treatment plant. Households on the Turlough Road have been forced to endure the unpleasant odour for months.

He was also the only Connacht artist named on Today FM's list.

Three Mayo tourism businesses were recognised at CIE Tours Awards of Excellence.

Court will follow.

A local councillor has highlighted an ongoing issue at two roads within the Ballina Municipal District.