A member of Mayo County Council has raised concerns that old dumping grounds in Foxford are leaching into the River Moy, writes Joan Geraghty.

An East Mayo councillor has called for more funding for footpaths in Swinford and Charlestown. Cllr Gerry Murray told the February meeting of Claremorris-Swinford Municipal District that he had received several calls from pedestrians who had fallen.

May her gentle soul rest in peace.

"Keeping our communities safe on the roads is a priority"

Cllr Jarlath Munnelly has called on Mayo Co Council to install facilities allowing camper van users to dispose of their toilet waste.

A Belmullet councillor has said that Mayo County Council must ensure that houses impacted by pyrite are rebuilt, writes Joan Geraghty. Cllr Gerry Coyle said the pyrite problem needed to be addressed in order to help with the housing crisis.

The existing system of traffic flow in Ballinrobe is creating hazards for motorists and pedestrians, according to a local councillor.

The planning section of Mayo County Council has seen a rise in false complaints, with people using fake names and addresses.

Members of Claremorris-Swinford Municipal District have approved the disposal of a council-owned site in Swinford Industrial Park, writes Joan Geraghty.

As part of ongoing investigations into organised criminal activity in the Mayo Division, Gardaí carried out a search under warrant of a residential property in Castlebar on Saturday.