A Castlebar councillor has said there should have been greater consultation over the decision to stage the Mayo. ie Western People West of Ireland Women’s Mini-Marathon in Ballina again this year.

The Sisters of Mercy religious congregation has announced that it is to donate its former convent building in Ballina to the local community. The announcement was made in the parish newsletter on Easter Sunday.

Councillors in Ballina have voiced their opposition to a proposal to impose a levy on the recent Mayo Stages Rally in Ballina, writes Trevor Quinn.

Owners of pyrite-damaged homes in Mayo say they are encouraged by an EU report that has recommended 100% redress for those affected by defective concrete blocks.

At the age of 59, my dad got his first job. He had worked as a farmer all his life but this job provided him with his first real wage packet and a stamp.

An assured display in very challenging conditions saw Mayo’s Hugh Armstrong finish in 50th position in the senior men’s race at Saturday’s World Cross Country Championships in Belgrade.

A councillor has called for speed ramps to be installed at St Patrick’s Estate and on all pedestrian crossings in Ballina.

Ballina is lucky to be chosen as one of only three locations across Europe to benefit from a new heritage-focused European-funded project, local councillors were told last week.

Candidates in the upcoming local and European elections are expected to be invited to a major public meeting in Ballina in the coming weeks over ongoing concerns around the pyrite redress scheme.

As Ballina prepares to welcome women from all over Ireland and beyond for the 15th Mayo. ie Western People West of Ireland Women’s Mini-Marathon on Sunday, May 5, the #ItsForGirls, which was a major success last year, will also return.

Members of Sinn Féin across Mayo, along with the rest of the county, will be holding their collective breaths on Easter Saturday morning, as Hugh Armstrong dons the green vest to represent Ireland at the World Cross Country Championships in Belgrade ...

A Ballina woman has been named Irish captain for the U18 Six Nations Festival in Wales. Ballina RFC's Ailish Quinn is captaining Ireland, who are currently taking on England. They will also face italy at 2pm.

It will be a day to remember this Sunday for the U10 and U12 girls teams of Ballina Rugby Club. They will take to the field at half time during the Ireland v Italy Women’s Six Nations match this Sunday taking place in the RDS.

A former Ballina student has been awarded a prestigious scholarship. Kevin Gillespie, a former student of St Muredach’s College, has been awarded a JP McManus All-Ireland Scholarship after achieving 625 points in his Leaving Certificate last year.

Council officials in Ballina’s sister city of Scranton are confident that a flight between Ireland West Airport Knock and the Pennsylvanian city will happen, according to a county councillor.

The road safety officer for Mayo said there was one Garda patrol car available to attend the scene of a congregation of up to 40 boy racers behind a Castlebar service station on Christmas Night.

There was disagreement between councillors and management at last week’s meeting of Ballina Municipal District over a motion to extend outdoor dining measures introduced during the Covid-19 pandemic.

The Kitchen Restaurant at the Mount Falcon Estate is excited to announce the reopening of the 2024 season with a new bold á la carte menu featuring in-house dry aged beef, fresh seafood, and a range of other offerings.

Get ready for a breathtaking, high-energy tribute to one of rock music's greatest icons this Friday night, March 29th, at Ballina Arts Centre.

Mayo County Council will make a submission to TII for long-awaited works on a Ballina street.

The North Mayo Pyrite Group is inviting homeowners who have been impacted by defective concrete blocks to an open meeting in the Merry Monk, Killala Road, Ballina this evening, Tuesday, March 26, at 7pm.

A Mayo Garda risked his life in order to try and save a man who jumped into the River Moy. The brave Garda was unable to save the man who plunged into the river on Wednesday morning and drowned.

Martin Gordon, a long-time resident of Enniscrone and Ballina who is now based in Co Cork, is adapting his autobiography for the movies.

An exciting festival looking at art in the landscape is coming to Mayo this April. The Festival of Change in Mayo takes place on Friday and Saturday, April 12th and 13th.

A Ballina woman has won €120,000 on today's Cash Machine on Newstalk. The Cash Machine is across the Bauer Media Radio Stations. Entrants must answer their phone without five rings and tell them the exact amount in euro and cent and they win the cash.

The Ireland U18 Women’s squad has been named for the upcoming Six Nations Women’s U18 Festival which takes place in Colwyn Bay, Wales, from March 29th to April 6th.  Ballina RFC's trio of Ailish Quinn, Gráinne Moran and Emily Foley are all selected.

With over seven weeks to go to the showpiece event in Ballina, the Mayo. ie Western People West of Ireland Women’s Mini-Marathon has already raised a substantial amount of money for good causes.

The Western People understands that Gardaí are currently responding to an incident this lunchtime at the River Moy in Ballina. More to follow...

Sinn Féin local election candidate for Ballina, Una Morris, has said the growing lack of GP services is becoming a real crisis in Ballina and across Mayo.

Lidl Ladies NFL Division 1 – Round 5  Sunday, March 17  1pm at James Stephens Park, Ballina  Mayo v Armagh  REF: Aaron Clogher (Roscommon)  Mayo ...

Ballina native Maggie Timoney is set to lead today’s St Patrick’s Day Parade in New York City.

What: Former school premises Where: Formerly St Mary's Secondary School, McDermott Street, Ballina, Co Mayo Price: POA Link: www. myhome.

A very positive meeting was held recently where there was a favourable reaction to the chances of the 2028 All Ireland Fleadh being held in Ballina.

The North Mayo Pyrite Group is inviting homeowners and asset owners who are impacted by defective concrete blocks to an open meeting in the Merry Monk, Killala Road, Ballina, on Tuesday, March 26 at 7pm.

Fine Gael candidate in the Ballina electoral area, Hugh Rouse, has welcomed the decision to extend the exploration licence for a large area adjoining the existing Corrib gas field off the Mayo coast.

With less than eight weeks to go until the Mayo. ie Western People West of Ireland Women’s Mini-Marathon in Ballina, it’s never too early to begin your training for the event.

County quiz champs The Chapter final of the Credit Union Schools’ Quiz 2024 saw The Quay National School, Ballina take the top prize in both age categories at the event in Knockranny House Hotel, Westport.

Over 500 projects from primary schools around the country, including three schools from Mayo, were showcased at this year’s sixth annual ESB Science Blast. The Dublin event took place over four days in RDS Simmonscourt, from March 4 to March 7.

A Mayo election candidate is concerned about the speed of cars in the vicinity of housing estates.

Experience trumps youth in a nail biting Mayo Pool Championships final with Dave Sweeney coming back from 7-1 down to win 9-7 against Padraic Coyle.

Rice College were deservedly crowned FAI Schools Tom Ticher Connacht U17 boys champions after an impressive 3-1 win over St Muredach’s College in Milebush earlier today.

What: Four bedroom detached house Where: Brusna Court, Ballina, Co Mayo Price: €300,000 Link: www. myhome.

A man who was caught running an unlicensed taxi service by an undercover garda and separately admitted dumping litter to make money has been placed on probation bond.

Drama lovers will be delighted to hear that the Riverside Theatre Group returns to the Ballina Arts Centre stage this week with their production of the iconic Tennessee Williams classic, A Streetcar named Desire.

The family of a Mayo man who died after a central venous catheter (CVC) was incorrectly removed in hospital has settled a High Court action.

A Ballina local election candidate has called for public toilets to be opened at the newly built Innovation Quarter, Ballina.

There will be a new winner of the Mayo. ie Western People West of Ireland Women’s Mini-Marathon in Ballina on Sunday, May 5.

Two of Mayo's most popular social media figures won awards at the Gossies. Goss. ie's award ceremony took place on Saturday night at the RDS in Dublin. Castlebar native Alan Clarke won the Best Podcast award for his podcast 'Big News Coming Soon'.

The Ballina Soroptimist Club is marking International Women’s Day this year with the launch of a campaign in conjunction with their national network, Soroptimist International Ireland.

Mayo County Council has no vacant houses to offer people facing homelessness in the Ballina Municipal District.

Sheila Moffatt lives and breathes her work. She founded the Moffatt School of Irish Dancing nearly three decades ago and over the years the school has produced top champion dancers and Sheila is an experienced adjudicator herself. But that’s not all.

Progress has been made on local area plans for three Mayo towns.

A local councillor has urged Mayo County Council to put an old bridge with historical significance on its roads programme for 2024.

A dangerous hill in the Behy Road area of Ballina is to be surveyed for potential safety works to be carried out.

A Defective Concrete Block Community Facilitator for Mayo has told councillors in the Ballina Municipal District she is concerned owners of larger homes will not be able to avail of sufficient grant aid to rebuild their homes.

Síle Seoige is guest at Women's Day event, success for Ballina rower and singing sisters in nationwide contest

It is only fitting that in recognition of his contribution to Irish basketball as a player, captain, coach and role model over the last 40 years that Ballina legend Deora Marsh will be inducted into the Basketball Ireland Hall of Fame.

A local councillor has called on the Ballina Municipal District to consider installing toilets suitable for all wheelchair users.

Mayo College of Further Education and Training (FET) have announced the three worthy recipients of their sports scholarship program for the current academic year.

The old green place name signs on each of Ballina's streets could soon be undergoing a facelift. Cllr Mark Duffy has called on the Ballina Municipal District to repaint and refurbish the street signs, as well as painting the lampposts around the town.

A Ballina councillor has said he has ‘little faith’ that Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) will act upon the traffic safety problems on Emmet Street in the town.

A local councillor has expressed concern that Ballina is being considered ‘a third-world institution’ within the county and called on Mayo County Council to ‘fight’ to get the IDA (Industrial Development Agency) site on the Sligo Road open for ...

The funeral of a young Ballina man heard how he sacrificed himself to save the life of his beloved niece. James Moyles, aged 33, from Mount Assumpta, Ballina, lost his life following a tragic accident in the town last week.

Plans are progressing to host a civic reception for senior rugby international Caelan Doris and U20 Ireland stars Fiachna Barrett and Harry West, writes Trevor Quinn.

As Gaelscoil na gCeithre Maol celebrates 25 years in Ballina we reflect on the growth and development of the school and the many successes the school community enjoyed over that time.

The Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Dara Calleary TD, has today officially opened the new €5.

A native of Ballina has co-written the song that will represent Latvia at this year's Eurovision in Sweden.

Councillors from the Ballina Municipal District met with the town’s new Superintendent to discuss a shortage of Gardaí and other issues. The private meeting took place before last week’s municipal district meeting.

Tributes have been paid following the tragic death of a 33-year-old man after he was struck by a vehicle while out walking with his niece in Ballina on Tuesday.

A male pedestrian, 33, who sustained serious injuries in a road traffic incident in Ballina on Tuesday has been named locally as James Moyles.  Mr Moyles died in Mayo University Hospital yesterday evening and was from the Parkside area of town.

Councillors in Ballina have asked Mayo Co Council to consider using space at the rear of Tesco and to provide extra car parking spaces in light of the reduced car parking spaces in Market Square.

A man who threatened to kill his neighbours during an eight-month campaign of intimidation and harassment has received a suspended prison sentence.

A male pedestrian, 33, who sustained serious injuries in a road traffic incident in Ballina on yesterday (Tuesday), has died in Mayo University Hospital this evening.

A child injured in the incident has since been discharged from hospital

Three players from Ballina RFC have been selected on the Ireland squad for the upcoming U18 Women’s Six Nations Festival at Colwyn Bay, Wales.

The man is currently in a critical condition at Mayo University Hospital

February is one of our favourite months of the year here in Mayo Library, as we celebrate Ireland Reads, a lovely celebration of all things books, reading, writers and writing.

Westport-based photographer and astronomer András Csaplár will give a talk in Westport Library on Wednesday, March 13th, at 7pm on the Night Sky as part of the 2024 Irish Astronomy Week.

Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of a serious road traffic collision on Lord Edward Street, Ballina yesterday evening. The collision occurred at approximately 6. 25pm when a car collided with two pedestrians.

Four in every five business owners in Ballina believe there is a need for increased Garda presence on the streets of the town. A Business Outlook survey was conducted by the Ballina Chamber of Commerce for the first six weeks of 2024.

Team Merry Monk welcomed back basketball royalty last Thursday night during their Men’s LLR match against Sligo All-Stars.

A Ballina businesswoman is celebrating after her catering company scooped a prestigious national award. Claire Howley Sabin set up Claire’s Kitchen in 2022.

Seamus Clarke enjoyed a weekend that he certainly won’t be forgetting in a hurry.

Louth actor Anthony Kinahan brings his heartfelt but very funny play Unguarded, about the pitfalls of surrogacy, to Ballina Arts Centre this Saturday.

There was jubilant scenes yesterday afternoon when Connacht secured the U18 Interprovincial Championship. Following Thursday's 52-24 win over Ulster in Terenure, Connacht faced off against Leinster in the final at Dubarry Park, Athlone.

From just up the road in Sligo town the increasingly famous band ‘No Crows’ are bringing their uniquely diverse and inclusive brand of world folk music to Ballina Arts Centre on Friday, February 23rd.

Census data released earlier this month shows the importance of engaging a diverse group of volunteers reflective of our communities and creating more flexible ways for people to volunteer.

What: Three bedroom semi-detached house Where: 23 The Olde Millstone, Killala Road, Ballina, Co Mayo Price: €240,000 Link: www. myhome.

A Ballina man has pleaded guilty to the defilement of a child at a park in the town. The victim, who was 14 years old at the time of the offence, waived her right to anonymity so the accused could be named.

Jack Armstrong is a recipient in the 2023 Mayo Sports Stars Awards for Martial Arts.

Dedicated student sections where fans supporters are "encouraged to have a few more pints" could ramp up the Aviva Stadium atmosphere, says Caelan Doris.

A top Irish Country music star has been confirmed for this year’s Ballina Salmon Festival, writes Paul O'Malley.

Bonniconlon’s David Walsh and Adam McAllister from Ballaghaderreen were both in action at the Victor Irish Senior National Badminton Championships which took place at the National Indoor Arena on the Sports Ireland Campus on the weekend before last.

A man has been sent forward for trial for offences related to a barricade incident in Ballina last September.

Muredach’s reach Connacht semi-final  Rugby: St Muredach's College advanced to the Connacht Schools Senior ‘A’ Cup semi-final after they defeated Marist from Athlone last Friday afternoon thanks to a very impressive display in ...