Aontú’s representative for Mayo Paul Lawless has called for societal and cultural change around domestic violence after an increase in Garda callouts to domestic violence over the past decade.

The search 38-year-old Galway man John Hand, who was missing from Clifden, Co Galway, has been stood down following the discovery of a body in Moycullen.An Garda Síochána would like to thank the media and the public for their assistance.

A local councillor has called for a full review of the pedestrian crossings in the town of Ballyhaunis.

A well-known Ballina businesswoman has detailed her frustration at the rise of shoplifting and drive-offs from her filling station.

Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 38-year-old John Hand, who is missing from Clifden, Co Galway since yesterday (Wednesday). John is described as being 5’ 10” in height, of medium build with short brown hair.

A talented Mayo musician has been announced as the recipient of the inaugural Ashling Murphy Memorial Entrance Scholarship.

Proper signage and line markings are paramount to road safety, according to a local councillor.

A Castlebar councillor has asked that salt and gravel be provided in the county town to help residents grit the estate roads during inclement weather, writes Paul O'Malley.

Gardaí attended at the scene of a road traffic incident involving a cyclist shortly after 11. 30pm last night (Wednesday) on Pearse Road, Sligo. The cyclist, a male aged in his 50s was found in the cycle lane with serious injuries.

A traffic collision has occurred at the Lower Bridge in Ballina this evening and as a result traffic is extensively disrupted in the area. Gardaí are attending the scene.