The festival, which celebrates its 58th year this summer, attracts visitors from across Ireland and beyond.

Councillors in the Claremorris-Swinford Municipal District have highlighted a “weakness” in the application process for the Safe Routes to School scheme (SRTS).

A local councillor has said local representatives, while unable to discuss planning applications in public meetings, must be able to discuss planning trends in an open forum.

Cancer patients in the West are facing dangerous delays in diagnosis and treatment, contributing to avoidable deaths, the Irish Cancer Society has warned.

Councillors in the Claremorris Municipal District have formally proposed public realm enhancements for The Neale with view towards an application for the Town & Village Renewal Scheme.

A renowned ex-professional boxer recently flew through Ireland West Airport Knock. Former British world champion boxer Chris Eubank was pictured at the Mayo facility earlier today.

A Mayo wman has been awarded a prestgious Fulbright FLTA award. Teacher Michaela de Búrca has received the coveted academic prize which will see her travel to the US.

Paul Lawless has welcomed the Criminal Assets Bill and the additional powers it would give to the Criminal Assets Bureau.

A local councillor has said if elected representatives from outside of Mayo’s three urban centres advocated for the return of Town Councils, it would be like turkeys voting for Christmas.

"We all want what the region needs"