A local councillor has said Mayo County Council needs a full-time maintenance staff member to take care of repair works in the local authority’s housing stock.

Staff shortages are holding back the delivery of housing in Mayo, a local councillor has said.

The new Director of Services for Tourism with Mayo County Council said he wants to get people on the golf course “wearing that Mayo jersey” at the 2027 Ryder Cup to help promote the county.

Enjoyable day for Swinford AC athletes at Connacht Indoors:The Novel Bean present an evening with Terry McDonagh:Swinford's monthly Fair Night Session.

Mayo householders are being urged to bring their batteries, electrical, and electronic waste to a set of free collection days to help the county meet national e-waste recycling targets for 2026.

2026 Swinford St Patrick's Day Grand Marshalls chosen:Scoil Muire agus Padraig launches community lotto:Indoor market at Swinford Cultural Centre.

A man struck his brother over the head with a shovel, a court has heard. PJ Higgins, aged 47, of Cloongullane, Swinford, pleaded guilty at Castlebar Circuit Criminal Court to an assault charge.

A badly-injured woman crawled away from a ‘fireball’ after another car skidded into her vehicle on a lethally icy road in South Mayo, an inquest has been told.

An East Mayo councillor has called for more funding for footpaths in Swinford and Charlestown. Cllr Gerry Murray told the February meeting of Claremorris-Swinford Municipal District that he had received several calls from pedestrians who had fallen.

Members of Claremorris-Swinford Municipal District have approved the disposal of a council-owned site in Swinford Industrial Park, writes Joan Geraghty.

A man damaged a van at the home of his former partner before taking her car on a high-speed pursuit with Gardaí.

Trade stand applications open for Swinford Agricultural Show:Preparations underway for St Patrick's Day Parade 2026:Westnet Mayo Indoor Athletic Championships.

A motorist who was twice caught exceeding the speed limit has been fined heavily in her absence from court. Maria Korvlakova, Stradavoher Court, Thurles, Co Tipperary was convicted at Ballina District Court on two counts of speeding.

A Swinford family has said they do not want transcripts from a recent court case to be released to a man who is seeking to make a documentary about the death of Joe Deacy.

Theme of St Patrick's Day 2026 is Irish Myths, Legends and Folklore:Jersey and Sports Gear sale in Cultural Centre, Swinford:Bohola Community Park get funding.

Killasser Community Centre AGM:St Patrick's Day 2026 in Swinford:2025 Westnet Mayo Athletics Awards.

Swinford GAA 2026 registration now open:Camino Walk Information Night:Swinford Parish statistics.

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GAA clubs elect officers for 2026; Joe launches new book; Kilmovee Meals on Wheels donation

Tractor Run for Jamesie on December 28 from Killasser Cemetery:Coolegrane Lights New Year's Eve Ball:'Bring back the Wren' initiative by Michael Davitt CCE.

A Swinford man with an extensive criminal history has been jailed for assaulting two members of An Garda Síochána, including spitting into one garda’s mouth.

Local councillors have called for an end to the “awful and inhumane system” whereby people who avail of the International Protection Accommodation Services (IPAS) are suddenly uprooted from areas where they have settled and then moved elsewhere.

Mayo author is guest in first ever writer event in Swinford:Turf Fest fundraiser for Butterfly Garden:Durkan Bohola Community Park AGM.

Mayo Karate Academy members represent Ireland:Swinford Indoor Christmas Market:Midfield Christmas Gathering in Julians.

Killasser Bingo fundrasier on December 17:Swinford Golfer of the Year presentation:Public speaking success for Swinford students.

Swinford Active Minds host Christmas Floral demonstration:Christmas Dinner in Bohola:Moy Davitts GAA Club agm.

The recent investment by Uisce Éireann of €18. 7m in the wastewater treatment plant in Claremorris puts the town at the forefront, opening it up to expansion, according to a local councillor.

A drunk driver who caused serious injuries to two people has been branded a “deeply unpleasant individual” by a circuit court judge.

Relive Popstars: The 90s Musical at Scoil Muire agus Padraig, Swinford:Christmas Floral Demonstration in Swinford Cultural Centre:RTE Concert Orchestra returns to Knock Basilica.

Swinford FC players receive recognition:November prayer service in Swinford:Christmas dinner in Bohola.

Swinford Gardening Club talk:Indoor Market in Swinford:Christmas dinner in Bohola.

A grant of €870,000 from the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund (RRDF) will allow Swinford to "return to its former glory as a busy market town", a local councillor has stated.

Feile na Samhna in Swinford:Scary Walk in Swinford:Launch of Kilkelly Kilmovee annual magazine.

A friend of the late Joe Deacy has received a suspended prison sentence for his part in a “malevolent and sinister” campaign of harassment.

A man was caught in a Garda sting after more than €40,000 worth of cannabis was concealed in a coffee machine box.

Pumkin carving workshop in Swinford Amenity Centre:Halloween Camp in Bohola Community Centre:Launch night of Kilkelly Kilmovee Magazine.

A local councillor has called for staff from Mayo County Council’s Derelict Sites Unit to attend the next meeting of the Claremorris-Swinford Municipal District.

Councillors in the Claremorris-Swinford Municipal District have said Mayo Co Council’s funding for footpath repairs is inadequate and have called for additional funding streams.

Planning approval has been granted by councillors in the Claremorris-Swinford Municipal District for the development of a new road entering Bohola Cemetery.

Killasser Calendar 2026:Remembrance by Candlelight in St Michael's Church, Foxford:Prayer Service for Peace in Swinford.

Killasser Community Centre Tractor Drive on October 5;Remebrance by Candlelight in St Michael's Church:Tony and Bernie Towey 13th annual dance competition.

Swinford man features in Transatlantic Connections Exhibition:Swinford Gardening Club outing:Bohola Coffee Morning and Bake Sale.

Rubble in Kilconduff graveyard:Brabazon Park Trail opening in Swinford:Late night opening for Culture Night at National Museum of Ireland Turlough.

Swinford duo are All Ireland champions at Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann:Brabrazon Park Swinford Trail opening:Autumn Sewing Series in Knockatemple.

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A letter has been sent to Mayo County Council and all councillors urging the local authority to examine a possible judicial review of a controversial planning decision.

Mayo College of Further Education and Training (FET) will be holding an open day in all their locations throughout Mayo on Thursday, September 4th, from 12 noon to 4pm.

A mother and daughter were tragically killed when their car was in collision with a lorry on the N26 between Foxford and Swinford, an inquest has heard.

Swinford AC Autumn 5k series continues:Outdoor performance by Cloonacool Players:Kilkelly GAA roundup.

There was music, movement and a touch of magic at Kiltimagh Museum recently when a large crowd of locals and tourists gathered to witness a unique performance by a travelling Morris dance troupe known as The Ancient Men.

Swinford AC Autumn 5k series continues:Grace Scully was the U16 winner of the 2025 Time to Shine competition at Siamsa Sraide:Siamsa Straide Swinford was a resounding success.

Parking Restrictions in Swinford for Siamsa Sraide Festival:Swinford Autumn 5k Series gets underway:Captain Enda's Day at Swinford Golf Club.

Time to Shine Talent Show in Julian's Midfield on Friday night:New location for Swinford's Agricultural Show 2025:Commemorative Famine Mass and Blessing behind Swinford District Hospital.

Scoil Cheoil Siamsa in Swinford:Swinford's Siamsa Straide launch on TV:Bohola Community Park 2025 fundraiser.

Eight Mayo SPAR stores were honoured at the 2025 SPAR 365 Standards Customer Care Programme for achieving exceptional standards in retailing.

Siamsa Straide events in Swinford:Mayo challenge in aid of hospice:Bohola's Lip Sync Battle 2025.

On Monday last, July 7th, the Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the opening of its first ever charity shop – the Swinford Hospice Shop.

Swinford AC athletes at outdoor championships:Vision Ireland, Swinford celebrates 2nd anniversary.Retirement Mass of Thanksgiving for retirement of Teresa Mulligan, Bohola NS.

A Mayo councillor who is part of a new local government taskforce does not believe a return to town councils should be considered. Cllr Damien Ryan made the comments at the annual general meeting of the Claremorris-Swinford Municipal District (MD).

South Mayo councillors believe the Claremorris-Swinford Municipal District (MD) requires a central development hub town which can act as a feeder location for other towns in the area.

Fine Gael’s Michael Burke is the new Cathoirleach of Claremorris-Swinford Municipal District. The Ballinrobe councillor takes over the role from Cllr Damien Ryan having been elected by fellow councillors at the annual general meeting last Wednesday.

Get ready to off Swinford at its best:Swinford Gardening Club trip:Mrs Mulligan retires from Bohola NS after 23 years.

The Barn Swallow, scientifically known as Hirundo Rustica, is the most widespread species of swallow in the world.

Members of Claremorris-Swinford Municipal District have called for urgent safety works on access roads along the N17.

Ballinrobe auctioneer and local councillor Michael Burke has warned there will be a homelessness crisis in Mayo in a matter of months as a result of private landlords leaving the housing market.

Councillors in Claremorris-Swinford Municipal District have called for a full review of existing community employment schemes to support workers and help them transfer seamlessly between schemes, retain benefits and earn money that will meet current ...

Swinford's June Indoor Market:Swinford GAA deliver the Club Strategic Plan (2025-2028):Swinford Tidy Towns special meeting.

Junior golf returns to Swinford Golf Club:First Holy Communion Mass at Knock Shrine:Swinford's Siamsa Sraide launch night.

Swinford Siamsa Straide present 'A Grey Wing Upon Every Tide':Golden Jubilee celebrations for Fr Padraig Costello:Killasser Community Care Group outings.

A senior official at Mayo County Council has defended the local authority's current procurement process.

A South Mayo councillor has called on Mayo County Council to hire seasonal workers to address the local authority's shortage of outdoor staff.

Swinford Gardening Club day trip:Final Swinford AC Spring Series on May 7:Youth Memorial Garden team getting garden summer ready.

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Aldi has lodged an appeal with An Bord Pleanála against Mayo County Council's decision to refuse planning permission for a new supermarket in Swinford.

'Get into Golf' returns for beginners at Swinford Golf Club:Swinford Tidy Towns National Spring Clean:Easter Egg Hunt for Bohola NS.

Glowing tributes have been paid to former Mayo County Council official Noel Burke who has passed away following illness.

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Swinford GAA club holding scrap metal collection:Swinford Laundry opened its doors 100 years ago:St Patrick's Day Parade awards night.

Swinford GAA Club survey:Scrap metal collection at Swinford Community Centre:Easter Workshop at Bohola Community Centre.

Charity Cycle 4 Hospice:Swinford Gardening Club talk:Swinford Cycling Club promotion.

Planning permission has been refused for a new Aldi supermarket in Swinford. Mayo County Council refused to grant permission for the supermarket, which would have been located on a site near the local church.

Swinford extends St Patrick's Day festivities into weekend:Charity Cycle4Hospice hosted by Swinford Cruisers:Killasser NS travel to STEMtacular Science Fair.

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

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

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It wasn't just householders who were left without power after Storm Éowyn.

Alannah Thornburgh is an award-winning instrumentalist and composer from Swinford with a focus on traditional Irish harp.  Alannah’s music explores her family heritage, reimagining melodies from the Irish harping and American folk and jazz traditions.

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

Mayo County Council's Director of Services for the Claremorris-Swinford Municipal District has said it is "unacceptable" that the country comes to a standstill after events like Storm Éowyn.

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

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

Swinford Amenity Park report a very successful 2024:Micksey Clarke, Bohola is remembered:Ultra cyclist fundraising success:

Big crowds turned out on St Stephen’s Day for the Swinford GAA Club annual charity game in McCallion Park with approximately 80 men from Swinford GAA Club and 30 women from Swinford Killasser LGFA taking to the pitch.