As temperatures in Mayo and across Ireland continue to rise, the effects are being felt in Ballina where the Moy Fishery has been closed for the day due to high water temperatures.

A local councillor has welcomed improvement works on the Killala Road in Ballina.

There has been a call for safety works at Laghtadawannagh in Ballina. The matter was raised by Cllr Marie Therese Duffy at last week's municipal meeting who called for road edge lining, signage at the sharp bend and additional safety measures.

The new Ballina Minor Injuries Unit is expected to be operational within a matter of months, according to Minister for Social Protection Dara Calleary.

The 2026 Lady of the Moy will be crowned at the Great National Hotel on Friday, July 3, as the long-running competition celebrates its 62nd year.

A Ballina councillor has requested that Mayo County Council carry out work as soon as possible to trim the many overgrown verges along the Knockmore/Pontoon Road.

Mayo Co Council has been asked to install a raised pedestrian crossing at a busy junction in Ballina.

Ten-year-old Jamie Burke from Ballina has taken part in The Big Brave Cut, a fundraising initiative supporting Sunflower Children's Hospice, donating an impressive 12 inches of hair after more than two years of growing it out.

A Ballina councillor has said that dog fouling seems to become a bigger problem in the summer months and asked management of the local municipal district whether a spray could be put on footpaths to deter dog fouling from taking place.

Major award for Ballina student; community creative technology studio opens; Lions Club event

It is believed that Cian was hit by a car just seconds after he had left Mass at Our Lady of Mercy Church, Eskeragh, with his family.

Members of Ballina Municipal District have paid tribute to former councillor and senator Ernie Caffrey, whose death occurred earlier this month.

Members of Ballina Municipal District have paid tribute to outgoing Cathaoirleach Cllr Jarlath Munnelly, who presided over the final meeting of his one-year term last Wednesday.

Local councillors want the former Estoria Cinema at Teeling Street in Ballina to be redeveloped as an arts and community space.

A councillor has requested intervention from Ballina Municipal District to help prevent anti-social behaviour at the playground at Tom Ruane Park in the town.

A Ballina company has triumphed at the National Enterprise Awards. ACT (Accelerating Change Together) won the Green Business of the Year award at the ceremony held in the Mansion House in Dublin.

A Ballina councillor has asked Mayo Co Council to resolve issues around parking at Market Square in the town.  Cllr Marie Therese Duffy told the June meeting of Ballina Municipal District that several businesses had raised the issue with her.

A Ballina firm has succeeded in an appeal against a planning condition that would have required it to pay €35,000 for a pedestrian crossing near its premises.

Fianna Fáil Cllr Annie May Reape has been elected as the new cathaoirleach of Ballina Municipal District, succeeding Fine Gael Cllr Jarlath Munnelly who completed his one-year term last Wednesday.

The current electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in Mayo is so bad it would "hardly charge a dynamo on a bike".  Cllr John O’Hara made the comment at last week's meeting of Mayo County Council during a discussion on climate action measures.

An ambitious five-year strategy to develop a North Mayo tourism brand was outlined at a recent meeting of Mayo County Council's Economic and Enterprise Development Strategic Policy Committee (SPC).

Providing accessibility to public facilities can make a huge difference, not just to people with disabilities but also to the tourism industry in general, as it means more people can visit and enjoy amenities.

Return musical journey for Patrick WalsheIt cost £2 to attend a U2 concert in the Town Hall Theatre, Ballina in May 1980 - and that included a support slot by teenage local band, Polar Moon.

There were glowing tributes to Ernie Caffrey at last week's meeting of Mayo County Council as members reflected on one of North Mayo's great political stalwarts.

The family of a 44-year-old driver for a parcel delivery company, who lost his life in a single-vehicle crash last year, have issued a heartfelt road safety appeal.

A man with strong Ballina connections is running for election in the United States. Craig Hayes is seeking election as a progressive Democrat for Maryland State Delegate in District 22.

The Moy Singers mark their 40th anniversary this evening with a special concert in Ballina

Motor Club prepares for golden jubilee; Studio to Stall workshop; Golf Club successes

A Ballina man has received a three-month driving ban for parking in a space reserved for motorists with disabilities.

Fine Gael Senator Mark Duffy has welcomed confirmation from Irish Rail that a new passenger shelter will be installed at Manulla Junction before winter this year.

Planning permission has been granted for 47 houses in Ballina despite local concerns. Thawside Ltd was given the green light by Mayo County Council to construct 47 houses at Friarscourt, Laghtadawannagh, Killala Road, Ballina.

Volunteers and members of Ballina Arch Club are excitedly looking forward to their 40th anniversary celebrations on Friday, June 12, at the Great National Hotel in Ballina.

The latest stage in a significant upgrade of Ballina's water mains is due to commence later this month.   Uisce Éireann says that more than 1.

Ballina is mourning one of its great community activists Ernie Caffrey, who served as a local and national politician during a distinguished political career spanning several decades.

Tennis tournament success; Lunchtime music series is back; Crinniu na nÓg in Ballina

Multi-disciplinary performance-maker Luke Casserly grew up in Lanesboro, Co Longford, close by to the Bord na Móna bogs. From this young man emerges a rather unusual theatrical work inspired by the scents and sounds of those bog landscapes.

With the deadline looming for the latest Garda recruitment campaign, seven eager young trainees currently undertaking part of their training in Mayo have shared their journeys into An Garda Síochána.

The Irish Cancer Society would like to thank all the incredible volunteers in Ballina, Ballycastle, Killala, Bangor Erris and Belmullet for their continued support on Daffodil Day.

A Ballina councillor has called on Mayo County Council to provide a detailed update on the delivery and timeline for the repairs and upgrades that are required at the Tom Ruane Park in the North Mayo town.

A Ballina councillor has recounted a recent experience at Kilcummin Pier in North Mayo where he witnessed a vehicle sliding down the slipway and into the sea.

A call has been made for Mayo County Council to take over Quignalecka housing estate on the Sligo Road in Ballina.  The estate is almost 20 years old but has still not been taken in charge by the local authority.

Salmon Run Triathlon for mental health The Salmon Run Triathlon returns to Ballina on Saturday, July 4, and registration is now open on the Triathlon Ireland website.

Hosted by Mayo Sports Partnership, the North Mayo Active Age Sports Festival 2026 took place at Ballina Sports Centre, bringing together 50 enthusiastic participants for a vibrant day of activity, connection, and fun.

A North Mayo B&B business has been forced to cut back on its bookings because guests are being disturbed by boy racers.

Leas Cathaoirleach of Mayo County Council, Cllr Ger Deere, together with fire, road and water safety officials gathered at the National Museum of Ireland at Turlough Park last week to launch this year’s ‘Amber Thursday’.

Ballina Arts Centre celebrates Cruinniú na nÓg on Saturday, June 6, with a series of free art workshops for children aged four to 12 years.

Plans to extend bike sharing options in Mayo are being negotiated in light of the huge success of the pilot Lime Bike schemes in Castlebar and Westport.

A local councillor has called for Mayo County Council to examine the possibility of introducing a new CCTV system in Ballina, similar to those in Westport and Killala.

Ballina councillors want the Mayo. ie Western People Women's Mini-Marathon to be staged annually in the town.

National award for Grace; Seanad submission from Ballina group; Heritage Day plans take shape

With Mayo rents continuing to rise, a local auctioneer sees no end in sight due to the dearth of rental properties in the county. Rents in Mayo have surged by 8. 8% in the past 12 months, according the latest Daft. ie rental price report.

Ballina is morning the loss of a true icon following the passing of Mona Curry. Mona, of Convent Hill, was aged 102, and hers was a life that was extraordinarily well lived.

The Mayo College (Ballina Campus)  Beauty Therapy Course held its graduation ceremony in the Great National Hotel in Ballina recently.

Fans of both Jazz and Trad will be excited by the world-renowned line-up of musicians at Ballina Arts Centre this coming weekend.

An exciting quiz night fundraiser will take place in Ballina later this month with some fabulous prizes on offer.

A Ballina woman who committed a spree of thefts in three consecutive days from a local retailer has told a district court judge that she "doesn't know what came over her".

The famine-era cottage which once stood in Attymass and was reconstructed, stone by stone, on a half-acre site Manhattan, New York in 2002 as a memorial to famine victims is one of the inspirations for a presentation in Ballina this week.

An exciting weekend of events including a high-energy live musical performance to raise money for a local cause, a curated market and the reopening of a popular local café takes place at Belleek Castle this weekend.

Ballina Fringe Festival is delighted to announce a number of exciting open calls ahead of its 2026 festival, taking place from October 2nd to 11th, 2026.

A Romanian man has been jailed for five months after stealing cosmetic and skincare items valued at more than €500 from a Ballina pharmacy. Elvis Dulea, aged 49, of no fixed abode, pleaded guilty at Ballina District Court to a charge of theft.

Current All-Ireland Fleadh Cheoil Senior Céilí Band champions Glór na dTonn released their highly anticipated debut album Come West Along The Road – An Bóthar Siar on Friday last, May 1st.

Inquest hears of tragic fatal accident after car drifted onto wrong side of road

The Mayo Outdoor Recreation Plan 2026-2030 was officially launched by Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht Dara Calleary TD in Kennedy Glasgow House, Ballina on Monday, April 27th.

Ballina was among five communities across Ireland recognised with new autism friendly status at the AsIAm Autism Friendly Towns Awards 2026, which took place at Dublin City Hall.

Mayo Volunteer Centre will officially launch a new six-part short documentary series celebrating the remarkable contribution of volunteers and community groups across Mayo at a special event in Ballina Arts Centre on Friday, May 22.

The Mayo. ie Western People West of Ireland Women’s Mini-Marathon is almost upon us and spots for the event are filling up fast!The Mini-Marathon takes place on Sunday, May 3rd, and if you want to be a part of it now is the time to sign up.

Mayo Day, the annual celebration of all things Mayo, returns this coming Saturday, May 2nd with a day-long celebration.

A group of anglers brought their concerns over the methodology used by Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) to implement conservation limits on salmon on the River Moy to Leinster House last week.

A 50-year-old man who broke into a café truck in Ballina has been in and out of prison since he was 13, a court has heard.

Fine Gael Senator Mark Duffy has welcomed "significant progress" on the long-awaited development of the IDA Business Park on the Sligo Road in Ballina. Senator Duffy said the news marks "a major step forward for economic growth in County Mayo".

Pupils from the Quay National School in Ballina have proven themselves to be among the brightest young problem-solvers in Ireland, securing top honours at the Bebras Computing Challenge National Finals.

A Ballina man has appeared in court in relation to two incidents of dangerous driving. Thomas Conroy, aged 37, of St Patrick's Estate, Ballina pleaded guilty at the local district court to the offences.

The Mayo. ie Western People Women’s Mini-Marathon is just ten days away and a call is being made this week for volunteers to help with the event.

A Ballina councillor has appealed for a second bypass of the town to be included alongside plans for the Ballina Western Bypass, stating that it is urgent enough for the project to be added on to the National Development Plan, with another local ...

Students set for All-Ireland Final; help needed for Meals on Wheels; fundraiser is a big success

With six projects approved or in the planning pipeline in the last six months, is padel tennis about to make a huge racket in county Mayo?Ballinrobe is the latest town to join the padel tennis craze with two courts planned for a site at the Bowers ...

The West of Ireland Women’s Mini-Marathon is edging closer with just three weeks to go to the 2026 event being held in Ballina on Sunday, May 3. This week we will focus on the Mini Mini race, which is open to primary school children.

Figures reveal traffic volumes on key routes across the county

Uisce Éireann is inviting communities in North Mayo and South Sligo to an information evening to learn more about plans for a major upgrade of the Ballina and Lough Talt Water Supply.

The incident happened on Wednesday on O'Rahilly Street/Bury Street.

St Muredach’s College in Ballina is preparing to make history as it brings its highly anticipated musical Stay Gold to the stage.

Mayo County Council has granted planning permission for a new community centre in Ardnaree. The local authority has given the green light for the proposed works that will see the demolition of the existing Sean Duffy Community Centre, built in 1971.

While he studied dentistry in University College Cork, Neil Tully also pursued and cultivated his interest in writing, the fruit of which now comes in the shape of the Ballina man’s debut novel, entitled The Visit.

As she enjoyed Mother’s Day breakfast in bed with husband Brian and daughter Ella-Rose, Ballina woman Denise Geddes-Ward reflected on how unlikely motherhood often seemed.

It's great to see that there is always some good news around during what are turbulent times for many. This welcome slice of hopefulness comes in the shape of 'Happy Endings Only', the new album from Mayo's William Reape.

There are six weeks until the Mayo. ie Western People West of Ireland Women’s Mini-Marathon on Sunday, May 3, in Ballina and this week we are focusing on charity.

The Bar of Ireland took Mayo students inside the courtroom earlier this month with the commencement of its Look into Law Transition Year Programme. Now in its eleventh year, the programme welcomed students representing 60 schools from across Ireland.

There is disappointment among Ballina Municipal District councillors over the transfer of the municipal manager to a new role in Castlebar.

Moy Singers celebrate 40 years; Culleens NS table quiz; Christine wins on the double

Liam O'Leary (33) pleaded not guilty to the murder of 58-year-old John Casserly at a Peter McVerry Trust housing unit on Tone St, Ballina, Co Mayo

A Ballina man attacked another male with a claw hammer after a fight broke out at a drinking party.

The West of Ireland Women’s Mini Marathon will take place in Ballina on Sunday, May 3, which is seven weeks away and this week the focus is on schools’ participation.

John Casserly had been stabbed 27 times

A Ballina family fled their home in terror after a petrol bomb attack. Brendan Twomey, aged 39, of Elphin, Co Roscommon, but originally from Dublin, pleaded guilty at Castlebar Circuit Criminal Court to arson.

Comedy duo for Ballina Arts Centre; Coffee Morning; closing date for Feis entries