Rory Hynes was the winner of the Claremorris GAA Club 50/50 draw last week, taking home €1,090. Rory purchased the winning ticket in PJ Byrne’s.

Students past and present of St Louis Community School, Kiltimagh, are continuing to achieve success in both academic and sporting fields.

Global economic uncertainty and the higher cost of living are driving people to sell their old gold, according to gold buyer Shane Crossan, who travels to Ballyhaunis from Donegal every few months to buy the precious metal.

A local councillor is encouraging people in Ballina and surrounding areas to register their interest in affordable housing as part of a survey being conducted by Mayo County Council.

Down Syndrome Ireland’s Mayo branch is gearing up for World Down Syndrome Day on March 21st. Ahead of the big day, the branch is shining a spotlight on one of their longest-standing and most cherished members, Martin McLoughlin.

Members of Mayo Co Council have approved a notice of motion by Cllr Gerry Murray calling for preparations for Irish unity. Cllr Murray told the March meeting of the council that Irish unity was "a very real issue and the groundwork needs to be done".

A man hailed as the ‘Father of the Irish Community’ in Leeds has been presented with one of the city’s top awards.

Luck was with Christine Fleming for two weeks in a row in the Ardnaree Sarsfields GAA Club 50/50 Cash Draw. Christine, from Ballina, walked away with prizes of €350 and €320 from two consecutive draws.

Rural areas in Mayo that are located within commuting distances of towns may soon be open to new housing developments.

Here is a look at tomorrow’s weather forecast with St Patrick’s Day festivities happening across the county.