Met Éireann has stated that Monday morning (May 20) will be dry and bright with plenty of sunny spells around Mayo and Connacht.  A few showers will develop this afternoon, turning rather heavy and thundery at times.

A group of lucky children from a Ballina primary school will serve as mascots for this Wednesday’s UEFA Europa League Final, taking place in Dublin.

Congratulations to Anna Maughan on her outstanding achievement in obtaining the joint highest grade in Design and Communication Graphics in the Leaving Certificate 2023.

Tributes were paid to Cathaoirleach of Mayo County Council, Cllr Michael Loftus, following his last meeting in the role, writes Keith Bourke.   The May meeting of the local authority was held in Cllr Loftus’ hometown of Crossmolina.

A bust of the late Dr Mickey Loftus is to be unveiled by the president of the GAA in Crossmolina later this month, writes Paul O'Malley.

A proposed link route from the Crossmolina Road to the Killala Road in Ballina will not be advanced this year due to resources being tied up elsewhere.

Twelve teams of budding engineers, representing a variety of Foróige projects from across Ireland, gathered in Athlone on Friday, April 5, for an exhilarating FIRST® LEGO® League Masterpiece Challenge Blitz.

Mayo County Council has advised motorists to expect delays on the N5 at Bohola village due to intermittent traffic diversions that will be in place on the R321 at Kiltimagh (via R320) and at Ballylahon Bridge (via N58).

A councillor and the Chief Executive of Mayo have clashed over a report on a section of the former Volex plant sold by Mayo County Council. Cllr Peter Flynn had previously raised concerns about the sale of a portion of the building in 2020.

Mayo County Council has advised pet owners that dog wardens will be out and about inspecting Charlestown and surrounding areas next week. Animal owners are obliged to have a licence for dogs that are four months or older.