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Full list of candidates for local elections in Mayo is revealed

Full list of candidates for local elections in Mayo is revealed

Mon, 20 May, 2024

Candidates for the upcoming local elections had to have their nominations lodged by last Friday evening, May 16. In Mayo, a total of 73 candidates will seek the 30 seats on the county council when the local elections are held on Friday, June 7.
Mayo RTÉ documentary nominated for prestigious award

Mayo RTÉ documentary nominated for prestigious award

Mon, 20 May, 2024

The RTÉ Radio 1 documentary A Dark Night in Foxford has been shortlisted for an award at the Celtic Media Festival 2024 (June 4-6) - competing in the History (Sound) category.
Mayo weather alert: Status Yellow warning issued for Connacht

Mayo weather alert: Status Yellow warning issued for Connacht

Mon, 20 May, 2024

Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow Thunderstorm warning for Connacht. The new weather warning also includes Cavan, Donegal and Longford as the counties that could be affected by heavy downpours, thunderstorms, and hail.
Mayo weather: Forecast for start of week

Mayo weather: Forecast for start of week

Mon, 20 May, 2024

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.
Ballina children to serve as mascots at Europa League Final

Ballina children to serve as mascots at Europa League Final

Mon, 20 May, 2024

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.
Fantastic achievement for North Mayo student

Fantastic achievement for North Mayo student

Sun, 19 May, 2024

Congratulations to Anna Maughan on her outstanding achievement in obtaining the joint highest grade in Design and Communication Graphics in the Leaving Certificate 2023.
Cllr Loftus 'did the county proud as first citizen'

Cllr Loftus 'did the county proud as first citizen'

Sat, 18 May, 2024

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.
Memorial to Dr Mick Loftus to be unveiled later this month

Memorial to Dr Mick Loftus to be unveiled later this month

Fri, 17 May, 2024

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.
Plan mooted to deal with traffic congestion in Ballina

Plan mooted to deal with traffic congestion in Ballina

Fri, 17 May, 2024

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.
Mayo teams star at national finals

Mayo teams star at national finals

Fri, 17 May, 2024

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.

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