The number of taxis Mayo has declined by almost one-fifth during the past five years and since the pandemic, according to new National Transport Authority figures.

Gardaí are calling on all motorists to support this Friday’s 24hr nationwide operation targeting speed, known as ‘Slow Down Day’ to make Irish roads safer for all road users.

SIR -I absolutely agree with Adrian Langan (Home Thoughts from Away, Western People, April 11, 2024) that the West needs significant investment in infrastructure to continually create sustained and sustainable economic growth.

Ballina’s bid to host the All-Ireland Fleadh Cheoil was widely supported by councillors at this week’s monthly meeting of Mayo County Council.

Volunteers are needed in a variety of roles to assist with the upcoming Mayo. ie Western People Women’s Mini Marathon. Events like the Mayo.

Local representatives have said it is "a disgrace" that 16 council-owned houses are lying empty in Ballina.

A South Mayo councillor has said the financial allocation towards a road project in his area is not enough to make a "significant" difference.

The Department of Integration has officially confirmed that 47 modular housing units proposed for a Ballaghaderreen site to cater for over 200 people “will not proceed”.

Flooding is at crisis point at Lough Funshinagh in county Roscommon as people have been left with no option but to leave their homes. Several roads have been closed and large sections of farmlands have been completely submerged in water.

Fianna Fáil European Election candidate Senator Lisa Chambers has issued a resounding call to action in response to an open letter from Ireland's leading cancer clinicians to Taoiseach Simon Harris, warning of the critical state of cancer care in ...