'Let's Light up Crossmolina this Christmas' meetings:Crossmolina Board Game on sale:Social Camogie at Ardagh Community Centre.

Former Kiltimagh Knock United player Roisin Molloy has been nominated for Player of the Year in the League of Ireland.  Roisin rounded off a remarkable SSE Airtricity Women’s Premier Division season by being named the Player of the Month for October.

Annual General MeetingThe annual general meeting of Ballinrobe Civic, Arts and Amenity Centre will take place on Wednesday, December 4, at 7. 30pm in the Town Hall (the Valkenburg). All are welcome to attend.

Cara Iorrais Craft Fair:Bangor Erris Christmas Fair:Yoga by Candlelight in Lacken.

Belmullet Tidy Towns points increase by 11:Derek Langan Memorial Pool competition:Mayo Business Awards 2024.

'The Big House in the West' seminar:The late Margaret Walsh, Derryveeney, Tourmakeady:Balla Christmas Market on December 7.

U21s bow out to Ballinrobe:Sarsfields GAA Club AGM:Countdown to Christmas challenge.

Disappointment at Meals on Wheels closure There is widespread disappointment in the Ballindine, Irishtown and surrounding areas at the cessation of the Kilvine Community Meals project, which ran three days a week, for 16 years.

Enniscrone Tidy Towns awarded 342 in Tidy Towns Competition 2024:'Proud is an understatement' Eoghan Rua Ladies:2024 STEM Birrane Bursary for Castleconnor lads.

Make-up demonstration on November 13:Cemetery Rosaries in Midfield and Kinaffe Cemeteries on November 17:The late Philomena (Mena) Giblin, Aughalusta, Ballaghaderreen.

Admiral Brown Cup A delegation from the Admiral Brown Society Foxford is to attend this month’s rugby international between Ireland and Argentina in the November Series at the Aviva Stadium.

Ballyhaunis property price dataThe average price of a house in Ballyhaunis at €148,250 is less than half the national average of €350,000, according to the most recent batch of data on property prices from the Central Statistics Office.

Deirdre McGuirk of Atlantic Archaeology has been instrumental in delivering much of the outreach and education for the Sligo Community Archaeology Project.

Dinner dance Ballinrobe GAA and LGFA Club will hold their annual dinner dance on Saturday, November 23, at 7pm in the Castlecourt Hotel, Westport.  Music will be provided on the night by the ‘Weightless Astronauts’.

Clogher Community Centre and the local area was a hive of excitement on Sunday, October 27th, as the Clogher Environmental Group presented the first annual Halloween Tractor Run and children’s tractor run.

Luke Gibbons is in the news again. The 28-year-old PhD candidate and Irish Research Council Scholar from Claremorris has received the All-Ireland Young Sustainability Change Maker of the Year Award at a gala ceremony in Belfast.

The hardworking committee of the Charlestown Community Garden are currently preparing the gardens for the winter season.  They are putting high-quality soil into the raised beds and weeding all the paths and beds to boot.

In the grand fields of Swinford, where the green meets the sky in a splendid embrace, there unfolded a tale of rivalry and camaraderie - the annual Town versus Country golf match.

Ballyglass RNLI NewsWell done to Ryan Geraghty, Belmullet, who has successfully completed his inshore lifeboat (ILB) helm pass out recently.  Ryan has put an immense amount of work in over the past two years.

Bofield youngsters make Catalan impression A group of Bofield Comhaltas Ceoltóiri Éireann musicians returned last week from a visit to Sitges ’24, an Irish music festival in Catalonia, Spain.

One of the biggest events in the social calendar, the Kiltimagh One Act Drama Festival will be held this weekend, November 8-10, in the Town Hall Theatre. Nine plays will be staged in total.

Ardmoy U17's are county champions:Ballycastle Athletic Club appealing for recyclable bottles and cans:Lacken NS table quiz in Beesies.

An information session about plans to develop a community recreational centre for Claremorris took place last week.

Kiltimagh’s Darkness Into Light (DIL) event last May raised a whopping €17,215. 16, the most money raised in the county. This is a tremendous achievement for its first ever DIL event.

Ballina Lions Club presented the proceeds from its annual Golf Classic to three local charities recently. A total of €12,000 was raised from the Golf Classic, which was played at Ballina Golf Club in early summer this year.

Top award for language lover Lauren The recipients of this year’s Mayo People of the Year awards were announced last Thursday, October 24 and there was great delight locally with news that the 2024 Gradam na Gaeilge award is to be presented to ...

West Coast Crab Ltd, Belmullet has joined the fight against marine pollution:Classroom extenstion for Colaiste Chomain, Rossport and Scoil Bhreandain, Eachleim:First hotel in Ireland to install Flinebox mobile breathalyser device.

The late Sean Derrig:Manulla FC official opening:Amber signs for Mayo FC U17s team.

The late Liam O'Toole:Halloween Market at Ballyglass Community Centre:The late Maureen Flynn.

Ballinrobe Christmas Shoe Box Appeal:'Mayo Says No To Racism Group' workshop in Ballinrobe Tacu Centre:November Masses in Islandeady.

Charlestown Sarsfields star loses out in London senior county final:The late Dorothy Richardson nee Breheny, Carracastle:Keely Stevens Killeen, Charlestown is All Ireland U18 46kg champion.

 Ballyhaunis native Austin Boyle celebrated his 100th birthday on October 15th in the UK city of Coventry.  Austin was born in Ballinphuill on October 15th, 1924, and left Ireland at a very young age, eventually settling in Coventry.

Scary Woods Walk at Kilglass House and Woodland:Open Evening at Jesus and Mary Secondary School, Enniscrone:Bookings being taken for Santa Experience on December 1. 

Indoor Market on November 2 in Swinford Cultural Centre:A night of Candlelight Music in St Michael's Church, Foxford:Swinford Tidy Towns spsonsorship.

Part-time jobs for farmersThere are a number of part-time job opportunities available for farmers in the Kiltimagh, Bohola and Midfield areas.

The formal launch of Ballina Dragons Boat Club 2025 Calendar earlier this month has sparked considerable interest in the work of this group, whose activities go well beyond that of boating.

40th Anniversary celebration for Erris Utd:Ballyglass RNLI golf classic success:'Spooky Happenings' in Teach Greannai.

Ballyglass FC Awards Night in Carra Lodge:November Graveyard prayers in Carra County:The late Sean Keane, Cappaduff, Tourmakeady.

Major rise in train passenger numbers Two new train services have lifted the number of passengers using Ballyhaunis train station.

Excitement is growing and the momentum building as Moy Davitts GAA Club prepares for their appearance in the final of the county intermediate football championship next Sunday, October 27.

Prestigious award for McWilliam Park There was great news last week when it was announced that the McWilliam Park Hotel has been awarded the prestigious Georgina Campbell Award, for Family Friendly Hotel of the Year.

'Witch Craft' workshop in the Old Church, Enniscrone:The late Regina McKenna nee Lynott:Easkey Enhancement Assocation meeting.

Children's Pottery Classes in Tacu FRC, Ballinrobe:'Friday Fright Night' at Ballinrobe Library Grounds on Friday:Islandeady Village Enhancement Group activities.

Swinford Comhaltas host Ceol an Gheimhridh - the Winter Fleadh:11th annual Feile na Samhna over October Bank Holdiday weekend in Swinford:Golf club outing to Strandhill Golf Club.

Congratulations to former Kiltimagh-Knock United player, Thomas Morley from Knock, on his selection for the Ireland Under-19 squad for three games against Greece, Croatia and Mexico.  Thomas made his Irish debut against Greece last Wednesday.

Amber in green Foxford’s Amber Hardy has been called up to the Republic of Ireland women's U19 squad for an upcoming double header against Belgium.

Mount Saint Michael students, in collaboration with St Colman’s College, will stage the popular musical, Matilda, in the Town Hall on October 22, 23 and 24.

Ballina Dragons Boat Club was honoured to host Pat and Liz Bradley from Heat International Dragon Boat in the United States. Pat is a former Canadian National Team Coach and current Programme Director and Head Coach for Senior Team USA.

An organic dairy farm located near Aghamore has been awarded a bronze medal in the Blas na hÉireann awards, an all-island annual competition for food producers.

Extension for Inver NS welcomed:IWA Back in 5 campagin:Introduction to emerging digital technologies.

Song-writing workshop in Ballyglass Community Centre:Biodiversity Fund open for applications:'Horror in the Barracks' on October 25, 26 and 27.

Work set to commence on Clann Roba development:GAA panel discussion:Ballinrobe Rugby Club roundup.

The late Celia Gallagher:The late Matt Brennan:The late Willie Skeffington.

Scary Woods Walk at Kilglass House and Woodland:Conservation work starting on Enniscrone Castle:Natalie's Wishes cake sale.

'A Life from a Midwife's Bag' talk:Wave of Light 2024 at Butterfly Garden, Swinford:Spooky Walk and Fireworks.

Annual Harvest Thanksgiving Mass in Knockmore:Living Well Programme coming to Ballycastle on Friday, October 18:'Nightmare on Church Street' coming back to Crossmolina. 

Public consultation on N17 Safety review:Cleary Coyne Traditional Weekend:'Our Finest Hour' book launch.

Collecting for band A church gate collection is to be held in aid of Foxford Brass and Reed Band this coming weekend, Saturday and Sunday, October 13-14.

The 'Bring Billy Home' concert, headlined by renowned musician Gerry Carney, was a resounding success, attracting a large and enthusiastic audience while raising significant funds for the Private Billy Kedian Air-Ambulance Base.

Inaugural Blitz na gCamán:Memorial Darts competition:Our Lady's Secondary School roundup.

Ballyglass Active Age on Tour:Inter Active Schools Talks:The late Paddy Gibbons, Belcarra.

Friday Fright Night in Ballinrobe Library Grounds:Victories for Ballinrobe girls basketball teams:Ballinrobe  Musical Society rehearsals commence.

Charlestown Sarsfields secure senior status:Charlestown ladies bounce back to defeat Hollymount:New strategic plan engagement for Charlestown Sarsfields GAA Club.

Award for Michael Breen:Enniscrone Kilglass GAA U17s win U17B1 Cup Final:The late Jerry Hallinan.

The Folk Cafe: A musical heartbeat in Kiltimagh:Death of former CCU groundsman:Part-time courses at St Louis Community School, Kiltimagh.

Spooky Walk and Fireworks at Wetlands Park:Qigong classes for seniors at The Cultural Centre, Swinford:Killasser Parish calendar 2025.

Irish Blood Transfusion Service urgently requires 3000 units of blood:Relics of St Bernadette in St Muredach's Cathedral, Ballina:Lacken Tractor Run on October 6.

Sports capital bonanza for Claremorris region:The late Martin (Marty) Joyce:The late Kathleen Byrne (nee Bryce).

Barbara Rick, a recent and frequent visitor to Ballyhaunis, has one of the bigger jobs on American television while also attending reunions of the American arm of the Morley family.

Mayo North East Partnership’s Empowering Communities team were praised by Minister Joe O’Brien and the Department of Rural and Community Development officials in Athlone last week.

Harvest Thanksgiving Festival in Belmullet:Sports Clubs in Erris receive funding:Wellness Connections Programme.

'Hope and Love' CD launch:Official opening of Errew Community Centre:Clogher Culture Night success.

Charlestown Sarsfields Ladies bow out of championship:U13s wallop Swinford:Charlestown Sarsfields GAA and Swimming Pool receive funding.

Cooney comes to town One of the most instantly recognisable figures in traditional Irish music is to grace the upcoming Foxford Traditional Weekend, with a lineup of musicians to rival any such festival anywhere in the country.

Development at Kilglass Enniscrone Utd FC:Eoghan Rua ladies qualify for senior championship final:Junk Kouture National finalists.

Huge Sports grant for Kiltimagh Knock Utd:Christmas shop open at KKU:Open Day for Fire Safety Week at Kiltimagh Fire Station.

Kellys Walk 2 Rome is coming to an end with 200km to go:Magical Midterm Workshop in Bohola:Launch of 18th Kilkelly Kilmovee Magazine on October 27.

PTAA Mini vigil on September 27:Activator Poles Programme in Moygownagh:Relics of St Bernadette in diocese.

Women of the Year Awards nominee:'Taste of Home' project organised by Claremorris FRC:Job vacancies in Ballindine.

GAA President to attend 50th celebration There’s great excitement building around the official 50th anniversary celebrations of Moy Davitts GAA Club, particularly since confirmation last week that Jarlath Burns, President of the GAA, will attend the ...

A stern test awaits as Ballintubber GAA team play Ballaghaderreen in quarter final:Ballintubber choir launch:Official Opening of Pairc Ben.

Ballyglass RNLI escore 26m vessel in difficulty to safety at Blacksod Bay:Important link to World Ward 2 has been restored:CV and Interview Skills workshop.

the late Karyn Lavelle:Hospice Coffee Evening in Mayo Abbey Training Centre:4km Fun Run/Walk for Mayo Gaels Bord na nÓg.

Mayo Cancer Support flag day on Saturday, October 12:Support for new Swimming Pool in Ballinrobe:Garden to commemorate Kathleen Lynn opens in Cong.

New community cinema set up in Ballinrobe:Roxboro Community Walk:Common Sense Parenting Programme.

Sarsfield go down fighting to Garrymore:Autumn 5km Series:Charlestown Sarsfields face Belmullet in relegation semi-final.

COMMUNITY NOTES: NORTH MAYO - WESTERN PEOPLE (SEPTEMBER 24 EDITION) Conor Lynott from Moygownagh at the Ploughing Championships on Wednesday, September 18.

1st Schools Surfing Championship to be held in Easkey:The late Alanna O'Regan:The late Frank Rouse:The late James Rafter.

Folk Cafe celebrates with charitable donation:Defeat for Kiltimagh seniors:'Our Finest Hour' book launch on October 12

Swinford Active Minds Coffee morning on Friday morning:Daniel Irwin dominates to claim Golfer of the Year at Swinford Golf Club:Autumn in the Garden talk.

Music Circle to visit Crossmolina Centre on September 17:Templemary NS annual clothes collection:Activities at Croibhin, Ballina.

Culture night in Claremorris on Friday night:Golden Jubilee celebrations for Larry and Freddie Goggins;New Director of Services appointed.

Group winners Moy Davitts remain unbeaten in this year’s Egan Jewellers Mayo Intermediate Football Championship – and will enjoy home advantage for the quarter-finals – after last Saturday’s Round 3 draw with Lahardane MacHales at James Stephens ...

Countdown to TikTok Ballina FestA partnership between TikTok and The Mary Robinson Centre, Ballina is bringing the ground-breaking 1.5° Youth Climate Change Festival to Ballina from September 23 to 29, the first youth-focused climate change festival ...

Help Mags Find Relief:Talk on Tradition of Curragh making:Erris Workability Team help people achieve their goals.