The driver was arrested and the car was seized.

Dear Editor I wish to express my gratitude to the staff of the Mayo General Hospital in Castlebar. They often get such bad press and so seldom are acknowledged for their hard work and dedicated care they give to all their patients.

Luke Gibbons, 27, from Claremorris, has been selected by the North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE) as one of the Top 30 Under 30 Environmental Educators in the World 2024.

Mayo County Council this week formally marked the commencement of a new housing project in Polranny, Achill Sound, with the first sod turned by Minister of State at the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Alan Dillon TD.

Minister of State Dara Calleary has welcomed the funding announcement of €150,000 for Belleek Woods Ballina. "I am delighted that €150,000 has been awarded to the rejuvenating of ponds at Belleek Woods," he said.

Funeral details have been announced for a woman who lost her life in a Mayo car accident. Lizy Abraham Saju, who was aged in her 60s, died after the car she was a passenger in collided with a camper van on the N59 between Newport and Mulranny.

It has been reported that TV personality Grainne Seoige will next week file nomination papers towards running for Fianna Fáil in Galway West at the next general election.

Aontú Cllr Paul Lawless has branded as “bizarre” conflicting information he has received on accommodation for refugees in the couny.

Engineering firm Egis has paid tribute to talented and accomplished Castlebar man Robert Fitzgerald following his death. “Robert was an accomplished senior engineer and led our drainage team in Castlebar.

Corrib Mask Search and Rescue were tasked to assist a 999 call on Lough Carra at the weekend.