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Council to decide on sale of historic Mayo site

Council to decide on sale of historic Mayo site

Members of Mayo County Council will be asked to consider the sale of part of the old military barracks in Castlebar to the Mayo, Sligo, Leitrim Education Training Board (MSLETB).It is proposed to sell 1.911 hectares (4.7 acres) of the site for a fee ...

Cathaoirleach's Awards will honour Mayo's unsung heroes

Cathaoirleach's Awards will honour Mayo's unsung heroes

'A strategic roadmap for Mayo'

'A strategic roadmap for Mayo'

Luxurious supercars to visit Mayo this month

Luxurious supercars to visit Mayo this month

Man is remanded in custody after telling ‘lies’ to circuit court

Man is remanded in custody after telling ‘lies’ to circuit court

Mayo native is co-author of new Junior Cert maths book

Mayo native is co-author of new Junior Cert maths book

Sat, 16 Aug, 2025

A new Junior Cycle maths textbook, co-authored by a Claremorris woman, has arrived on the Irish education market this month, offering what its authors describe as a “differentiated and student-responsive” alternative to existing materials.

Huge event taking place in north Mayo this weekend

Huge event taking place in north Mayo this weekend

Fri, 15 Aug, 2025

225 divers are expected to descend upon north Mayo this weekend for the Western Dive Rally.

Swinford singer releases debut original single

Swinford singer releases debut original single

Fri, 15 Aug, 2025

LISTEN HERE ON SPOTIFY Swinford singer Cathal Gavin has released his latest single ‘Out of Love’.

Concern over suspension of Mayo mammogram services

Concern over suspension of Mayo mammogram services

Fri, 15 Aug, 2025

A decision to temporarily suspend mammogram services at Mayo University Hospital (MUH) has been branded “pathetic”.

New eras in Mayo football as Moran and O'Hora take up management roles

New eras in Mayo football as Moran and O'Hora take up management roles

Fri, 15 Aug, 2025

There was white smoke swirling through the skies either side of Castlebar last night with the ratification of the Mayo Senior Men’s and Ladies managers for the 2026 season.

Planning approved for apartment development in Mayo village

Planning approved for apartment development in Mayo village

Fri, 15 Aug, 2025

Planning has been approved for the demolition of a derelict building in a South Mayo village to pave the way for an apartment development. Mayo County Council has given the green light for the project in Shrule.

Mayo glamping project refused planning following appeal

Mayo glamping project refused planning following appeal

Fri, 15 Aug, 2025

A glamping pod development approved by Mayo County Council has been refused planning following an appeal to An Coimisiún Pleanála.

Mayo céilí band wins All-Ireland title at Fleadh Cheoil 2025

Mayo céilí band wins All-Ireland title at Fleadh Cheoil 2025

Fri, 15 Aug, 2025

History was made when Glór na dTonn Céilí Band were crowned All-Ireland champions at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Wexford.

Epic Mayo story told for new generation

Epic Mayo story told for new generation

Thu, 14 Aug, 2025

On July 19th last, in the beautiful setting of Enniscoe House and grounds, Minister Dara Calleary officially launched The Táin Bó Fliodhaise Cattle Raid of Mayo Heritage Trail and Guidebook.

Plan for fireworks storage unit in Mayo is shot down

Plan for fireworks storage unit in Mayo is shot down

Thu, 14 Aug, 2025

An Coimisiún Pleanála has refused planning permission for the installation of an underground pyrotechnics container in North Mayo.

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