Gardening course at Balla Community Centre:Drystone Walling Workshop:Vacancies on free Cookery Course in Mayo Abbey.

Sarsfield are beaten by Belmullet in Division 1A Welcome Inn senior league:The late Michael Finn:The late Kathleen Duffy.

Three Lakes Macra na Feirme to hold farm walk:New date for Aidan Golden Memorial Cup:Reverend Father Martin Quinns ordination.

The late Brendan McGrath:Water Safety Week from July 21-26:Black Pig Festival commences on July 25.

Irish Poker coming to Claremorris: 125th annual Pioneer Association pilgrimage to Knock:Cemetery Masses.

Community clean up of Kilconduff Cemetery on July 20:Cycle for Hospice:Musical Theatre Workshops.

Press Photographers Ireland are holding their annual exhibition at Ballina Library until July 20 next.  The exhibition, which is being held in memory of the late Henry Wills, was officially opened by Iar Taoiseach Enda Kenny on Monday last, July 8.

Ardagh Walkway is a must for leisurely walk:Ronan Clarke Memorial 5k and 10k walk/run:Mardi Gras workshop in Killala.

John Dillon – a tribute Recently deceased local businessman John Dillon, who ran a travel agency from the town square over several decades, drew on his extensive connections for the benefit of Ballyhaunis and the western region, recalls Gerry ...

Heritage Day tea and cake fundraiser Teas, sandwiches and homemade pastries, including gluten-free goodies, will be served in Ballina Presbyterian Church Hall, Walsh Street during Heritage Day, Wednesday, July 10.

Coldest June since 2015:US Vice President recognition:Business Advisory Clinic.

Fantastic Fleadh A wonderfully successful weekend was enjoyed by members of Foxford’s own Admiral Brown CCÉ at the Connacht Fleadh Cheoil which was held in Strokestown, Co Roscommon over the weekend – with many of them qualifying for Fleadh Cheoil ...

Sean Gaughan Memorial at Doohoma Golf Club:Two new stories from Erris Gaeltacht School student in print:Legislation to protect student renters debate in Dail

Sarsfield Shamrocks earn convincing win:Fr John Doherty celebrates 65 years in the priesthood:The late Mickey Grady.

The late Mary Frances Durcan:Partry Athletic FC U13 boys are County League Cup winners:Errew Monastery Prayer Service.

Swimming Pool is a priority for Ballinrobe:Ballinrobe Neighbourhood Watch seeks community input to gain enhanced Garda presence:Fr Ed Crosby celebrates 60 years in the priesthood.

Biodiversity Action Plan 2024-2020:Water Safety Week at Enniscrone:Beach Toy Library returns.

Kiltimagh's Coillte Come Home Festival:The late Rose Curry nee O'Neill:Learn to play bridge.

Musical Theatre Workshops in Swinford:Scoil Cheoil Siamsa:Swinford Golf Club charity event.

Remembering MicheálAll at Claremorris GAA expressed their sincere condolences to the family of legendary GAA commentator Micheál Ó Múircheartaigh who sadly passed away last week.

Ardmoy Cul Camps in Moygownagh from July 15 to 19:Ballycastle NS win the Colm Kenny Tournament:Ronan Clarke Memorial Run on July 21.

66th Crossmolina Agricultural Show on July 27:The sad passing of two sisters:Meals on Wheels temporary change in Killala.

Foxford was making not only national but international headlines last week when no less than a FIFA World Cup winner did his bit to mark the 247th Commemorations of the birth of Admiral William Brown.

The late Eileen Gibbons:Success for Erris Athletic Club:Blacksod Point Challenge.

The late Ray Armstrong:Anti-Litter Education campaign:Drystone Walling Workshop.

'Hope and Love' album is now complete:Tochar Phadraig Group Walks:Errew Community Centre complete.

Tremendous displays at Ballinrobe Community Games:Aidan Golden Memorial Cup on July 20:Shrule and District Vintage Show.

Wave of Light 2024 project:Giggles Drama School Summer Workshops:Sarsfields earn crucial league points:

The late Jarlath Caulfield:The late Brigid Richards nee Reape:'Girls Only' Summer Camp at KEUFC.

Coillte Come Home festival:The late Dermot Roughneen:Irish poker qualifying satellite.

Kellys Walk 2 Rome:Musical Theatre Workshop:Scoil Cheoil Siamsa;

Partnership Claremorris Bord na nÓg has announced that Hegarty's Centra in Claremorris has come on board as their Game Day Partner.

Margaret Ruane is fondly remembered:March Roberts in concert:Ardagh GAA Sports Day.

Carroll MacNeill to unveil Kedian memorialMinister for European Affairs, Jennifer Caroll MacNeill is expected to attend the unveiling of a monument on July 20th.

Pleading for weeding Foxford was looking resplendent for the weekend visit of Argentine dignitaries as part of the Admiral William Brown birthday commemoration, much of which was due to the care and hard work of the Foxford Enhancement Group.

Summer Camps through the medium of Irish:Tidal Pool celebrates 40th year of salty swims:Bumblebee 1000 Fast and Furious Super-Car Roadshow.

Enjoyable day at Carra Community Games:The late Seamus Dunne:The late Eileen Mulroy:The late Mary Moran.

Drystone Walling Workshop in July:Anti-Litter Campaign:Environmental Group token appeal.

U14's cruise to victory in East Mayo U14A championship:Free Electrical Recycling Day:The late Ellen (Elsie) Jackson.

Cloonliffen Community First Responders Scheme:Back to School Allowance:Fr Jim Walsh to retire.

€750 for elite busker The new, beautifully-developed open-air public plaza at IQ Ballina will be the location for this year’s Busking Competition, one of the many events in the programme of Ballina Salmon Festival 2024.

Water Safety Week at Enniscrone Pier:Enniscrone Black Pig Festival:Beach Toy Library returns.

Win for Kiltimagh U14 boys:FAI Summer Camp booking now open:Mini Ceili every Sunday night at Straide Davitt Memorial Hall.

Swinford Athletic Club success:Queen of the Blath 2024:Kelly's Walk 2 Rome.

Congratulations to local Mayo councillors, Al McDonnell, Fianna Fáil and Cyril Burke, Fine Gael, both of whom have been returned once again to serve on Mayo County Council for the next five years.

GAA Lotto There was no winner of the Charlestown Sarsfields GAA Lotto jackpot of €11,900 in the weekly draw held on Sunday night, June 9th, when the numbers drawn were 20, 29, 33 and 35.

Ballinrobe Town AFC is pleased to announce that Cummins and Sons Homevalue Ballinrobe are the proud new shirt sponsors of the club’s Super League team.

Foxford to welcome Argentine dignitaries Foxford will be abuzz with excitement this coming Saturday, June 22 as the Argentine community living in Ireland visit to join with the town’s people in commemorating 247 years since the birth of Admiral ...

Ballyhaunis Defibrillator Group has expressed gratitude to the family of Tommie Carroll, Knox Street, Ballyhaunis and formerly of Erritt, Castlerea, for a bequest made to the voluntary group in the memory of Tommie, a popular and much-loved member ...

Disappointment as Tom loses his council seatThere is a lot of disappointment in Claremorris that local Fine Gael councillor Tom Connolly failed to be elected to one of the six seats in the Claremorris Electoral Area of Mayo County Council.

At the Connacht Team Games and U12-U13 Championships in Claremorris recently everyone from Erris Athletic Club had a fantastic day of running, jumping and throwing and the club was very proud of them all.

Congratulations to Mary G Duffy, Ballinamore, Kiltimagh, a volunteer with Mayo Foróige for many years, who has been elected on to the bational board of directors with her colleague Sharon Reilly.

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Congratulations to Rev (Dr) John Cunningham, Pullronaghan, Kiltimagh who celebrated the Golden Jubilee of his ordination to the priesthood for the Diocese of Phoenix, USA on Saturday evening, June 1 last.

Enniscrone has entered the 2024 SuperValu Tidy Towns competition and the adjudicators will arrive unannounced to inspect the town, anytime from the middle of June.

Congrats to 18-year-old Niamh Feerick, from Burriscarra, who won the €52,000 prize at the Ballintubber GAA Monster Draw at the Ray Prendergast Memorial Park Clubhouse last Sunday week.

Heifer is top prize in Show fundraiser A fundraising draw to help with the running of the 2024 Ballina Agricultural Show is offering a top prize of an in-calf Pedigree Angus heifer, calving in Autumn 2024, and worth €2,500.

Congratulations to Eric Weisser who was last week’s winner of the Swinford GAA 50/50 draw held in Moore's, winning €362.  Eric is visiting Swinford on a fishing trip from Brittany, France.

Prestigious prize for Foxford documentary What originally was a dark night for Foxford last week became a proud day for Foxford, when a radio documentary focused on the harrowing story of local woman Maggie Doherty won a top prize at the prestigious ...

Former Republic of Ireland keeper and Newcastle Utd great Shay Given dropped by the club ground on Friday, May 31st, to meet all the academy coaches and all the young hopefuls and to view the club facilities. The Donegal native was very impressed.

Manchester United and Republic of Ireland women’s defender Aoife Mannion has strong family ties with the West of Ireland, as her father is from Galway and her mum is from Mayo, whilst her uncle is former Mayo footballer Pat Kelly.

Sarsfields’ Lotto There was no winner of the Charlestown Sarsfields GAA Lotto jackpot of €11,800 in the weekly draw held on Sunday, June 2.

Dr Loftus Memorabilia Display:The sad passing of Val Hughes:Ardagh U14 and U18 County Champions

Elvis in the Town Hall! Claremorris Town Hall has announced that an Elvis production is coming to the venue. The Elvis Years, led by original West End lead Mario Kombou, will come to Claremorris on October 11.

Residents of local nursing home Brookvale Manor were excited to be guests at a wedding staged recently with all the ceremony and excitement of matrimonial celebrations.

Remember D-Day in Blacksod:Erris Family and Community Support Centre AGM:Noel Reilly Perpetual Cup.

Prestigious award for Dr James Keaveney:Rare bird visits Belcarra:Funding for Walks in Clogher:

New Street Wall MuralThe Ballinrobe Tidy Town’s Group were delighted to install the new bottle cap wall mural on New Street, Ballinrobe, last week.

Lavey Beg are crowned Honour of the Village champs:Charlestown Sarsfields claim two vital points in senior league:Charlestown Sarsfields U16's pip Breaffy in thriller.

Enniscrone Kilglass Community Games U13 boys are All-Ireland indoor soccer silver medalists:Rachel Jones wins All Ireland U16 Community Games one-wall handball silver medal:Ailish Quinn is Connacht U18 Player of the Year.

The late Bernie Brennan:Gerry is Spring Poker League Champion:Kick Fit for Women starts in Kiltimagh on Monday.

Swinford Golf Club was buzzing as it hosted the Morrisroe Cup and O'Connor Cup:Tom Horkan, Swinford Golf Club qualified for Golf European Championship in Scotland:Mayo North East will host cookery programme online.

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.

Exam Mass in Knockmore church on June 2:Confirmation in Ardagh:Coast Guard Unit in joint exercise in Moygownagh

Moy Davitts GAA unveil big plans Following on from the launch of its Development Plan 2024-2027 earlier this month, Moy Davitts GAA Club has issued a list of its key ambitions for the period.

Erris Pool League charity fundraiser:Remember D-Day in Blacksod:Fundraising cycle from Cavan to Belmullet.

Ballyglass Sports on Bank Holiday Monday:Drimbawn Gardens Open Day:Errew Restoration project:

Ballinrobe Town AFC Jungle Challenge fundraiser:Ballinrobe Musical Society Award nomination:Transition Years Graduation ceremony.

Official Opening of Colm Horkan Memorial Pitch and Walkway:Charlestown Sarsfields got vital win over Knockmore in county senior league:Charlestown Organic Community Garden open its doors for 2024.

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.

Blue Flag for Enniscrone Beach:Connacht winners of 'ULI Excellence in Placemaking' for local primary schools:County Fleadh official opening concert.

The late Mary Kenny:The late Joan Elliott:Kick Fit for Women:

Kellys Walk 2 Rome:Connacht Schools competition:The late Mabel Kilcullen.

Cllr Seamus Weir takes a bow:Exam Mass in Knockmore on June 2:Lisaniska NS Childrens Mass:

Crossmolina made the long trip to Louisburgh and secured a win:Killala Festival organising Mardi Gras parade:Three day pilgrimage to Lough Derg begins on May 31:

CharIN appoint Derek Reilly as Ireland Ambassador:Erris Pool League charitable fundraiser:Empowering Parents.

Ballintubber Abbey Development:La na gClub anniversary:Open Day at Drimbawan Gardens:

Ballinrobe Darkness into Light a great success:Tea Day for Western Alzheimers Association in Glencorrib/Kilroe Community Centre:Sale of council lands to Ballinrobe Town FC has been approved.

Charlestown Sarsfields seniors are well beaten in senior league:Large crowd attend retirement function for Eugene Harrington:Charlestown Sarsfields Junior team remain unbeaten:

Home to Mayo proudly presents a celebration of Irish culture, music and entertainment at centre stage in the Royal Theatre, Castlebar this coming Friday night, May 24.

Sr Mary Kelly retires after 29 years of service:Sligo County Fleadh launch:Cathal Mullaney included in 30 Under 30 list:

Darkness Into Light Kiltimagh a huge success;MWR to broadcast from Kiltimagh;Exam Mass at Knock Basilica on June 3.

Kelly's Walk 2 Rome Dublin launch:Heritage panels for Killasser and Callow:Swinford Indoor Market.

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

Claremorris Community Radio will host a Local Election Special in the Claremorris Town Hall Theatre. The public are invited to come along to meet the candidates face-to-face, to hear their individual pitches and to question them from the floor.