Crossmolina Town Hall AGM on March 26:Ardagh Community Centre is a hive of activity:John O'Connor in concert.

Multi-agency raids of Ballyhaunis premises Several Ballyhaunis business premises were visited on February 20th by a group of officers from multiple state agencies including the Gardai, Revenue Commissioners and welfare authorities.

Large attendance at mass for crime victims Approximately 1,000 people attended last week’s special mass in Knock Basilica to mark European Day for Crime Victims.

St Colman’s College are back in the Hogan Cup final - the prestigious post-primary schools football championship - after a hard-fought, but well-deserved win over Coláiste Mhuire from Mullingar on a score line of 4-4 to 1-7.

Tenders are been sought for the building of the new 5th Mayo Scout and Community Hall in Belleek, Ballina, for which funding of €1,152,000 was secured 11 months ago under the Community Centres Investment Fund.

Unacceptable delays in Telecoms reconnection in Mayo:Ballyglass RNLI presented two long service awards:Erris Workability clinics.

Carnacon LGFA registration now open:Padraic and Ann from Killawalla East, celebrate 50th wedding anniversary:Balla students excel.

St Patrick's Day Parade Grand Marshals in Ballinrobe:St Joseph's NS VEX Robotics team in the national finals:Ballinrobe GAA and LGFA underage GAA team training.

The late Mary Reilly:Lip Sync Disco night:Sarsfield ladies start for Mayo.

All-Ireland bound A pair of students from St Joseph’s Secondary School will quite literally be chasing All-Ireland glory next Saturday, March 8 when they take part in the All-Ireland Schools Cross Country Championships.

Promotion for Kilglass Enniscrone Utd FC to Super League:Eoghan Rua Ladies dinner dance:Cumann na mBunscol County Handball championships:

Best Folk Instrumentalist Award for Alannah Thornburgh:Swinford's St Patrick's Day Parade theme 'The Year That Was':Swinford Fair Night session.

Knockmore welcomes Archbishop Francis Duffy:Jungle Challenge Show in Crossmolina:Diocescan PTAA meeting on Wednesday 26.

Parenting when separated Ballyhaunis Family Resource Centre (FRC) is facilitating a parenting course, starting on March 5th, for parents who are going through or have gone through separation and divorce.

Mayo Roscommon Hospice was delighted to receive a cheque recently for €5,222 from Ballina’s Carmel McLoughlin and friends. Carmel wanted to give something back to the charity organisation in memory of her close friend, the late Elizabeth Langdon.

Counselling Service at Cúram Cúram offers a professional low-cost counselling service which takes place in a confidential, caring, and listening environment.

Former Kiltimagh/Knock United man, John Mountney, made history last week when he played for Bohemians FC in their 1-0 win over Shamrock Rovers in the opening round of the Airtricity League of Ireland.

Eileen Maloney Memorial Darts success:Funding secured for roads in Erris:Pool tables for Irish Wheelchair Assocation in Belmullet.

Killawalla Community Council AGM:Prestigious final for Breaffy NS:National Denim Day on Friday 28.

Next screening for Robe cinema in Ballinrobe Library:The Neale GAA/LGFA Club 2024 awards night:Ballinrobe Bridge Club members in All Ireland final.

Daithi nets gold at Cross Country Championships:Charlestown Sarsfields due called up for Mayo LGFA minor panel:Honour of the Village, Charlestown celebrates its 50th birthday.

New term for the Little Puckers in Easkey Sports Hall:Eoghan Rua well represented at Sligo LGFA Awards:Castleconnor GAA executive committee for 2025.

WEEE recycling event at Swinford Golf Club:Swinford Indoor Market returns for 2025:A call out for all knitters/crocheters in Bohola.

Crossmolina Soccer Club holding Jungle Challenge Show:'Home is the Hero' to be staged in Ardagh:Ardagh GAA girls played on Mayo U14 team

Luke wins KKU 50/50Luke Conlon won the Kiltimagh/Knock United 50/50 draw last week. Luke took home €255 in the draw. Cahal wins GAA jackpotCahal Burke was the winner of the Kiltimagh GAA 50/50 Jackpot last week.

Darragh Beirne inspired St Colman's College to glory in the Connacht GAA PPS Senior 'A' Football Championship final against Summerhill College at Ballyhaunis last week.

Congratulations to Molly McManamon:Great day for children from the Gaeltacht at Ceol an Gheimhridh 2025:AGM of RNLI fundraising group.

CIE Award for Abbey Guides:Forest Walks safety:Storm Eowyn Assistance Scheme.

Public Speaking achievement for Ballinrobe Community School students:Ballinrobe Town junior team recorded win in Mayo League Super Cup:Rambline House in Islandeady every Tuesday.

Charlestown Athletic FC boys lose out to Mullingar:Daithi nets gold;Charlestown Sarsfields GAA annual lotto renewal.

Schools’ quiz was a huge success Six school quiz teams from Foxford, Ballina, Bonniconlon and Knockmore have qualified for the Regional Final of the Credit Union Schools Quiz 2025, which will be held in Westport in early March.

Blessing the river The annual Blessing of the River Moy in Foxford is to take place on Saturday, March 1 at midday.

The late Edward (Ned) Kilcullen:The late Margaret O'Connor nee Keenan:West Sligo Athletics Club have a fantastic year planned.

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Bonniconlon ICA card game:Ardmoy McHales Rovers presentation:North Mayo and Old Engine Tractor Club dinner dance in Hiney's Crossmolina.

Archbishop Francis Duffy to visit Knockmore and Rathduff:Ardagh GAA Club's walkway membership:Ballycastle's Ceide Coast Atlantic Run

Carra CountryThe late Chris PrendergastThe death took place last week of Chris Prendergast née Foy, Rosewood, Ballyglass, Claremorris and late of Kinally, Belcarra.

Prestigious award for JoeCongratulations to Joe Reapy of Davitts GAA Club who has been honoured with a Gradaim an Uachtaráin (President’s Award) 2025 by the GAA for his outstanding contribution to Davitts over many years.

A record breaker in athletics:Borrow, Party, Return from Belmullet Library:Golden Gloves Boxing Club in action at Geesala Boxing Club.

Errew & Clogher90th Birthday celebrationThe Clogher Active Age group this week celebrated the 90th birthday of Bernie McGreal.

Gambling addiction information event:Movie night organised by Cong NS Parents Association:Ballinrobe GAA and LGFA club registration 2025.

Charlestown girls make Mayo U16 team:Towey lays down a marker:Sarsfields annual lotto renewal.

Spring into comedy at Ballina Arts Centre It has become one of the busiest community arts centres in the North West, constantly reflecting the diverse range of talent which thrives in this country, but top-class comedy will take centre stage at ...

Ballyhaunis branch of St Vincent de Paul is set for a boost in funds with the opening of a new Vincent’s charity shop on Bridge Street in the town.

The week has finally arrived when Roddy Doyle’s ‘The Snapper’ makes its debut on a Mayo stage.

Niamh McGrath is Artist in Residence at the Hawk's Well Theatre:Enniscrone Show Queen:Enniscrone Kilglass Community Games.

Ceol an Gheimhridh this weekend in Swinford:Swinford Book Club meet on February 19:Well done Michaela.

It’s 7am on Saturday morning, a day after the storm and a cold grey-blue pallor shrouds the town, unpunctuated by any of the normal lights of commerce and residence.

Hoe Down Barn Dance in Cawley's, Rakestreet:Ardagh GAA Club Winter Warmer Winners:Bofield CCE table quiz.

Keith Lydon is Kiltimagh Poker champion Keith Lydon has done it again. Keith was the winner of the final of the Winter League in Teach O’Hora on Wednesday night last. Keith has won the League on a number of occasions on the past.

Another win for St Colman’s St Colman’s College senior football team had a fantastic win over the Leitrim Schools last week to set up a Connacht final against Sligo’s. Summerhill College.

Emergency meeting Moy Davitts GAA have issued notice of an Emergency General Meeting of the club on Sunday, February 16, 2025, to ratify the appointment of a new club chairperson. The EGM will be held in Bohola Community Centre at 6.

100 years of the family in Belmullet:Confirmation of Inver NS extension welcomed by Minister Dara Calleary:The annual Tom Rafter Memorial Darts competition.

Storm Eowyn leaves its mark:Ballintubber Bord na nÓg:Davitt's debut for Mayo.

New Walking Group in Ballinrobe:Ballinrobe Active Retirement Association AGM:Mayo Genealogy Group workshop.

Jessica Casey received ATU's Academic Excellence Award;Paul Towey get the start with Mayo:Cloonacool Players stage 'Moll' in Tubbercurry.

Quiz mania for primary school students The largest annual quiz competition of its type in Ireland gets going again for this year on Friday, February 7.

Easkey Book Club celebrates 1st anniversary:Enniscrone Kilglass Community Games AGM:Community Playground and All-Weather pitch for Easkey.

Ceol an Gheimhridh in Swinford on February 15:'Inspiring Person of the Year Award' nomination for Cathal Kelly, Swindord:Kilmovee Swimming Pool committee calls for more support.

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The late Chris Barnicle The death took place last week of Chris Barnicle (nee Conway), Gortaphuill, Ballyglass, Claremorris.  In her 100th year, Chris passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

GAA Lotto   There was no winner of the Charlestown Sarsfields GAA Lotto jackpot of €15,100 in the weekly draw held on Sunday night, January 19th, when the four numbers drawn were 7, 12, 19 and 31.

It was a proud night for the Kiltimagh Knock United’s ladies at the Mayo Women's League Awards last week.

Queen’s University to join public consultation for Town Centre First Residents of Ballyhaunis will be invited to give their views and ideas on the town’s development on February 7th and 8th during a public consultation run by the Town Centre First ...

National School pupils reach Robotics All-Ireland Final The fifth class team from Claremorris National School has made it through to the VEX Robotics All-Ireland Final, which will be held in Cork on February 2nd.

Tickets for Ballinrobe Musical Society’s production of ‘The Hunchback of Notre Dame’ will go on sale online only from Saturday, February 1. Tickets can be bought from the Tacú Family Resource Centre, Main Street, from Tuesday, February 4.

Order of Malta recognition for Brian Ballina Order of Malta Ambulance Corps made a presentation recently to Lieut Brian Cronin in recognition of his service as Officer-in-Charge of the group over the past five years.

Tullaghan Bay Rowing Club recently competed in the Irish Indoor Rowing Championships at the University of Limerick Sports Arena.  The squad of 36 secured 11 gold medals, three silver and three bronze in various categories from Under 13 to Masters.

‘Bella Cinderella’Get ready for an unforgettable experience as students from Jesus and Mary Secondary School, Enniscrone, take to the stage tomorrow evening, Wednesday, January 29 and Thursday, January 30 at 7.

Magnificent Seven Knockmore/Foxford Boxing Club (KFC) staged an enormous tournament at the Foxford Sports and Leisure Centre, with a double programme of contests for the Vincy James Memorial Tournament taking a marathon six hours to complete.

Improve your digital skills at Crossmolina Library:Social Camogie has resumed in Ardagh:The sad passing of Pauline Durcan, Corrimbla, Ballina.

Ireland Lights Up GAA initiative in Ballycastle:Children's Mass in Lacken on monthly basis:Stop Smoking programme commencing in Ballina.

Council seeks dereliction duties from Bridge St propertyMayo County Council has demanded payment of a €9,485 derelict sites levy placed on a building on Bridge Street which is also on the Council’s list of derelict sites.

Mayo Gaels GAA Club celebrate 50th anniversary:Five Young Scientist awards for Mount St Michael's, Claremorris:Cathal Slattery is Garrymore Player's Player of the Year. 

Vacancies on Kilmore Rural Social Scheme:'Home insurance rip-off in Mayo must be tackled', Rose Conway Walsh:Golfer of the Year at Carne Golf Club.

The late Joe Nestor, Carrowreaghmony, Ballyglass:CLG Tuar Mhic Eadaigh GAA 60th aniversary dinner dance:Ballyheane Goes Country.

Maple Youth Centre, Ballinrobe to form Youth Panel:Connect Cafe meet in Tacu FRC on Thursdays:Ballinrobe Junior Rugby team record a terrific win.

East Mayo Athletic Club unveil ambitious plan for 2025:Caiseal Gaels Hurling Club dinner dance:Sarsfields GAA membership due.

Moy Davitts seek new chairperson Moy Davitts is seeking nominations for the role of chairperson. That comes after the resignations of chairman Brian Hughes and also treasurer Annette Clarke last week.

Ava Hallinan signs for Sligo Rovers:Retirement of LEAP after 10 years:Business networking lunch in Kilglass Community Centre Hub.

The Snapper comes to Kiltimagh:Poker League finishes:The late Rosaleen McNicholas.

Swinford Gardening club and Swinford Camera Club annual dinner:Art exhibition official opening:Swinford AC awards.

Community clean-up at hospital Volunteers from Ballina Community Clean-Up group made their way to Ballina District Hospital for the first Saturday clean-up of 2025.

Ardagh End of Season Club Awards:Ireland's Light Up initiative at Ballycastle GAA Club:Home Sharers required by Western Care.

Call out for hurlers or coaches Every sports club faces its own challenges and hurling in Claremorris is no different. The national game, which dates back to Cú Chullainn, is the fastest and most exciting field sport in the world.

Sponsor a Seat fundraiserThe redevelopment of Gilmartin Park, home of Kiltimagh GAA Club, is nearing completion and is set to open in the summer.

Youth theatre begins new term  A small number of spaces remain available for the new term of the New Stage Youth Theatre which runs every Thursday evening at St Joseph’s Secondary School in Foxford. The term will run until May.

Driver Theory Test preparation course facilitated by Erris Workability:Mayo Dark Sky Park award:Mattie McHale Memorial Darts competition.

Magical Nollaig na mBan celebration:Tuar Mhic Eadaigh GAA anniversary celebration:The late Teresa Vahey:The late Mary Durkan:

The late Iris McGoey, formerly New Street, Ballinrobe:The late Eilis Maloney, Currabui, Ballinrobe:'Ireland Lights up' initiative in The Neale.

East Mayo Athletics club unveil ambitious plan for 2025:The late Kathleen Smyth, Sandyhill, Charlestown:January challenge with East Mayo Athletics Club:

Natasha Reddington, Mayo Karate club selected on Irish team:Swinford AC Couch to 5k program:Swinford electrician retires.

The late Ann Higgins, Rathduff, Cloghans:Ardagh GAA 5k success:Exercise to Music in Ardagh Community Centre.

Access an issue for Kiltimagh The Western People met Tom Gilligan, Mayo Co Council’s Director of Services for the Claremorris/Swinford District, recently and discussed with him what he saw as the challenges facing Kiltimagh and any solutions he ...

Teresa Moran Memorial Darts competition:Linda requests donations to Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust:Tullaghan Bay Rowing Club hosting 1st ever club dinner dance.