Ballina Chamber has been shortlisted in six of the eight categories for the annual Chambers Ireland Awards, which take place on Thursday next in the Killashee Hotel, Co Kildare.

Listowel Writers Week opened last week with a gala event, featuring the presentation of several prestigious literary awards, including the Single Poem Award, which was won by Ballina writer Finola Cahill for her poem The Death of a Foal.

Annie May Reape has asked the Mayo public to support her once again on Friday next when she runs for her seventh successive local elections.

A Ballina local election candidate has welcomed news of plans to carry out a ‘green project’ at Ballina Railway Station.

When Dave Devaney’s song Compass was selected to compete in the final of a special Valentine’s Day category of the renowned International John Lennon Songwriting Contest, it took the Ballina songwriter and singer to a whole new level in the world of ...

Ballina local election candidate Joe Faughnan has said he wants to bring fresh, young energy to Mayo County Council.

Fine Gael local election candidate Hugh Rouse has said that Ballina needs strong representation as it has fallen behind Castlebar and Westport.

Anne Marie Coleman lives a jet-set life in her role at Coca-Cola. As Chief of Staff to the Head of HR for the entire company, the role is undoubtedly demanding and rewarding in equal measure. She is married to Kevin and they have three daughters.

Ballina-based Independent Cllr Mark Duffy has said an increase in sporting and amenity infrastructure will improve the quality of life in Mayo.

Knockmore singer songwriter Cathal Connolly returns to the Ballina Arts Centre for an eagerly awaited album release night on Friday, May 31st.

Independent Cllr Mark Duffy has said the acceleration of the delivery of housing in the Ballina Municipal District is going to be one of his top priorities if he is reelected to Mayo County Council on June 7.

Billow Wood homecoming gigBillow Wood will play its first Ballina concert in some time when the group performs in St Michael’s Church on Saturday, June 15.

A commemoration event will take place in Ballina on the June Bank Holiday weekend to mark the 50th anniversary of the death of IRA hunger striker Michael Gaughan.

Ballina Independent Cllr Mark Duffy has contacted Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan about the upgrading of traffic lights in Ballina at the Font and Sligo Road, which have been plagued with faults.

Theatre fans have two excellent productions to look forward to in June and July at Ballina Arts Centre.  Windmill Players are back on June 7th and 8th with Brian Friel’s ‘Dancing at Lughnasa’.

The new Water Services Strategic Plan, which is under development, needs to take account of smaller group water schemes that are currently not being connected to public supplies, according to Fine Gael Cllr Jarlath Munnelly.

Coming to Ballina on Friday, May 31, is a unique opportunity to hear 16th and 17th-century music performed by one of Ireland’s finest choral groups, Resurgam.

Ballina students picked as mascots for Europa League Final A number of students from Ballina have been selected as mascots for tomorrow night’s Europa League Final at the Aviva in Dublin.

The French Ambassador to Ireland, His Excellency Vincent Guèrend, visited the Quay National School, Ballina to celebrate Europe Day on May 9.

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.

Basketball: Deora Marsh, American born but Ballina by heart, received the ultimate honour from basketball’s governing body in Ireland on Saturday night when he was inducted into the Basketball Ireland Hall of Fame.

Noo Chocolates has become an instantly recognisable brand. Mary Corrigan is the brains behind the artisan chocolate company, based at The Quay in Ballina.

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.

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.

The Ballina Lions Club annual Charity Golf Classic on Friday, May 31st, will see the proceeds of this year’s fundraising outing distributed to Mayo Autism Camp (Ballina), MindSpace Mayo (Ballina) and Foxford Alzheimer’s Community Trust (F. A. C. T).

The Taoiseach has acknowledged a letter sent to his office by councillors in the Ballina Municipal District regarding the number of international protection applicants that have been accommodated in the district over the last number of months.

Mayo Day made its debut in Belmullet this year and anyone fortunate enough to be there will testify it was a success. It chimed perfectly with the town’s 200th anniversary celebrations and the town was a hive of activity on May 4th.

A hospital has apologised over failings in care for a 72-year-old woman who died 11 days after she was admitted to Mayo University Hospital (MUH) suffering from shortness of breath and weakness.

The woman's family described the health service as "a shambles and a disgrace"

Ann Egan’s selfless and unflagging work in promoting the weekly Ballina parkrun has been acknowledged at a national level by the Irish parkrun community. Ann has been presented with the VHI Parkrun Hero Award for the month of March.

Ballina and it’s hinterland has always been a source of exceptional artistic talent.

An application has been made to the Department of Heritage under a new funding stream for the refurbishment of an old Garda Barracks in Ballina.

Described once as ‘Mayo’s most charming ball of misery’, Ballina-born comedian Bob Hennigan has been confirmed to play The Comedy Tent at All Together Now Festival in August, alongside Ardal O’Hanlon and Tommy Tiernan.

What: Four bedroom bungalow Where: Englewood, Bohersnasup, Ballina Price: €385,000 Link: www. myhome.

It was a night to remember at the IMC Cinema in Ballina on Saturday, April 26th, as An Pointe Productions premiered its acclaimed film, Prospect House.

A big-hearted Mayo student, who is running the Dublin Marathon this year for one of his best friends who is battling cancer, has raised over €5,000 for the Irish Cancer Society.

A local councillor says he is hopeful that works will soon begin along the N59 Ballina to Crossmolina Road, writes Paul O'Malley.

There is a strong focus on young people in this week’s programming at Ballina Arts Centre.

Students in counties Mayo, Galway and Roscommon have taken part in the Young St Vincent de Paul (SVP) Programme, writes Paul O'Malley.

Nine pupils from fifth and sixth classes in The Quay National School, Ballina qualified for the Bebras National Computational Thinking Final organised by the Irish Computer Society (ICS) Skills in Maynooth University.

Bealtaine celebrates the arts and creativity as we age. Mayo County Council's Arts Service has a Bealtaine programme this year that includes performances, workshops and tours - and all events are free of charge.

A Mayo County councillor has said it is hugely positive that phase one of a proposed major Mayo greenway project has commenced and it can transform the entire county.

Thousands participated in the Mayo. ie Western People West of Ireland Women’s Mini Marathon and the support of the hundreds who lined the streets has also been praised.

Local authority by-laws, currently in place at three Mayo piers and harbours, could be extended to cover 12 additional locations.

A well-known Ballina sportsman has launched an innovative new line of jelly sweets that are low in sugar and calories and high in protein.

Orla Gillespie (nee Hearns) took a leap of faith two years ago – a leap that has resulted in ensuring she is changing lives and supporting those who need it most every day.

Chemistry honour for student St Muredach’s College student Eoghan Durkan has earned a prestigious spot on the four-member Irish Chemistry Olympiad team.

B Ballina Chamber is up for a slew of awards in the 2024 Chamber Awards. The North Mayo town’s Chamber has been shortlisted across a staggering six categories.

Connacht Rugby U18 Girls Cup – Final  Ballina 29  Tuam/Oughterard 21  At Dexcom Stadium  A narrow league win over Tuam/Oughterard earlier in the season was ...

When I was 13 or so and a boarder in St Muredach’s College, I was given the honour of serving Mass every morning for the then Bishop of Killala, Patrick O’Boyle, who lived adjacent to the college.

The last chance to register and receive your Mayo. ie Western People West of Ireland Women’s Mini-Marathon t-shirts and race numbers in advance by post is today, Tuesday, April 23, at 4pm.

Ballina is such a good news story! From fishing to festivals and from history to culture, the town is bursting with enthusiasm, driven by people and organisations who are passionate about their town.

Many concerns were expressed at the public meeting about the mental health of homeowners who now must deal with the pyrite remediation process.

Annette Maughan is a busy woman. As chief executive officer of Moy Valley Resources, based in Ballina, there are literally a million and one different things going on in her working life.

It is more than a little sad to see the protest taking place in Ballina around the Twin Trees Hotel, formerly the Downhill. The protestors are making clear, time and again, it is a peaceful protest.

TV airing for Jackie Clarke Collection The Jackie Clarke Collection will reveal some fascinating gems in a new television series to be aired on RTÉ One. ‘Ireland’s Hidden Treasures’ is on Sunday evenings at 6.

The Mount Falcon Estate was pleased to present Gillian Collins of Castlebar with a one-night stay at the estate for being the winner of the Early-Bird Registration promotion for the 15th annual Mayo.

The head of the Ballina Municipal District criticised a local councillor for "spouting mad stuff" about the number of refugees living in Ballina.

There is a wide variety of events for all ages, and a broad range of tastes, at Ballina Arts Centre this week including two children’s shows, two art exhibitions, a chamber music ensemble and a showcase of international adult animation.

A Ballina student has completed a rare family double by winning a top prize at the prestigious Texaco Children's Art Competition.

Mary Dunne doesn’t do things by halves. Currently the chairperson of the Ballina Salmon Festival, she has been involved with various voluntary committees all of her life.

Connacht Rugby U18. 5 Cup Semi-Final Buccaneers 13 Ballina 13 At Dubarry Park, Athlone Ballina were extremely unfortunate not to progress to the Connacht U18.

The links could boost tourism for Mayo and surrounding towns

A local councillor has called for an update

Ballina’s bid to host the All-Ireland Fleadh Cheoil was widely supported by councillors at this week’s monthly meeting of Mayo County Council.

Volunteers are needed in a variety of roles to assist with the upcoming Mayo. ie Western People Women’s Mini Marathon. Events like the Mayo.

Local representatives have said it is "a disgrace" that 16 council-owned houses are lying empty in Ballina.

Quay School are national champions It was another landmark achievement for the young quizzers of The Quay National School, Ballina when its Under-11 team took the title of All-Ireland Credit Union Quiz Champions 2024, following the final of the ...

An inquest hearing into the death of Patrick Rowland, from Lahardane, has been fixed by the Coroner for Mayo, Pat O'Connor for three days in June.

With just under three weeks to go to the Mayo. ie Western People West of Ireland Women’s Mini-Marathon in Ballina on Bank Holiday Sunday, May 5, excitement is starting to build.

Pupils from The Quay National School, Ballina achieved remarkable success in the 2024 All-Ireland Credit Union Schools' Quiz Finals at the RDS in Dublin on April 7 last.

'Prospect House', a satirical feature film shot on location at the elegant Georgian manor Enniscoe House, on the shores of Lough Conn will hit screens next week with the premiere at IMC Cinema Ballina on April 26.

Neurology patients in Mayo are travelling over 150km roundtrip to see their neurologists which leads to poorer outcomes for patients.

My father had a well-loved collection of old 78 records. They mostly featured the fiddle playing of Michael Coleman and the singing of John McCormack, but among them was a record made by a certain John Feeney.

In Manhattan's desert twilight  In the death of afternoon  We stepped hand in hand on Broadway  Like the first man on the moon  And a blackbird broke ...

The Moy Singers, a 45-member four-part choral choir, is now in its 38th year. No small feat for a community-based singing group.

A number of speakers spoke of their concern over the makeup of the asylum seekers that are to be moved into the hotel

A large crowd, numbering several hundred, gathered outside the Twin Trees Hotel in Ballina this evening (Friday) for a public assembly following the announcement that 120 International Protection applicants are to be accommodated at the hotel.

The Mary Robinson Centre has partnered with TikTok and today launched the TikTok Youth Climate Leaders Alliance, a programme aimed at 18-to 30-year-olds looking to make significant changes in the face of the climate crisis.

A Mayo TD has said he shares the concern of the community in relation to plans to provide 120 beds for for International Protection Applicants at a Ballina hotel.

Preparations are continuing to gather pace for the 2024 Mayo. ie Western People West of Ireland Women’s Mini Marathon, which will take place in Ballina on Sunday, May 5.

The roof of the Convent of Mercy in Ballina would have collapsed within the next ten years if volunteers had not intervened with essential works in the last number of months, it has been revealed.

A Ballina man is taking on a unique adventure sports challenge at an iconic Premier League ground to raise money for a worthy cause.

This Saturday, April 13th, Ballina Arts Centre will transform its gallery area into an intimate space in which to experience the South American rhythms of Cuba’s most internationally acclaimed guitar duo.

The Mount Falcon Estate, run by proprietor Alan Maloney, used the off season during the first two months of 2024 to bolster its ranks on its food and beverage team.

It is hoped that the first tenant of Ballina’s new Innovation Quarter will have moved into the €8 million facility by the end of the week.

The draining of the river Moy, which was carried out during the 1960s and early 1970s, was a project that was both welcomed and resented in equal measure by those most effected by the scheme.

Mayo Rape Crisis Centre will mark three decades of providing free, confidential support in the community to survivors of sexual violence and their supporters with a spectacular night of music and song in Knockranny House Hotel, Westport on Thursday, ...

Over 1,000 people are expected to be in attendance at a public meeting at 7pm on April 15 in the Great National Hotel, Ballina held by the North Mayo Pyrite Group on behalf of those impacted by defective concrete products.

A milestone 400th event was marked by a special Ballina parkrun in Belleek on Saturday, March 23rd. And the weather even gave a nod to the celebratory occasion, as the rain held off to allow the large gathering to undertake the significant run.

A Ballina church is to host one of Ireland’s finest pianists for two one-hour concerts by candlelight later this month.

The area surrounding Ballina’s new Innovation Quarter (IQ) is in danger of becoming a "ghetto", it has been claimed. Cllr John O’Hara told a meeting of Mayo County Council that graffiti has been daubed on a wall at the new IQ campus in Market Square.

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.