Athlone-Westport service offers several services daily while the Route 64 service is popular with students seeking to commute to college.

Keira Keogh, who is hoping to succeed retiring Fine Gael TD Michael Ring in Mayo, has expressed grave concerns about the opening of a vape and sweet shop in Westport, which sells both sweets and vaping products side by side.

Sinn Féin says its Mayo manifesto "underscores its determination to tackle the issues facing the county".

Cllr Michael Clarke has said the lack of housing is one of the main issues being raised on doorsteps in the Sligo-Leitrim constituency where is he a candidate for Independent Ireland.

Cllr Paul Lawless, who is running for Aontú in the general election, is calling for the government to back the expansion of his 'Priority Health Bus' project.

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The new timetable will come into effect from the first Sunday of Advent, December 1, 2024.

It was only serviced and returned to site. 

Members of the public are encouraged to have their say about the renovation of the Old Garda Barracks on Walsh Street in Ballina at a workshop taking place this week.

Minister of State Alan Dillon says a site near the N5 has been identified for a new IDA building in Castlebar.