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Calls for stronger action on dog fouling across Mayo

The new columbarium in Crossmolina

Mayo’s first columbarium opens in Crossmolina

Construction is ongoing on the Crossmolina Flood Relief Scheme

Mayo councillor slams regulations which narrowed Crossmolina junction

Mayo councillors at the Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) meeting

Call for new vehicle bridge as part of road bypass project in Mayo

Drawing of the proposed Foxford Pontoon

North Mayo set for new floating pontoon this summer

Blue Teapot Theatre Company , The Fairy Tree

Blue Teapot marks 30 years with Fairy Tree showing in north Mayo

Road closure in north Mayo extended until next month

The Christmas lights will be turned on in Ballina on November 22

Ballina gears up for Christmas with lights switch-on and markets

The funeral of disabled activist Avril Greham took place today in Ballina.

"She was the absolute best of us": Ballina's Avril Greham laid to rest

The Christmas lights will be turned on in Ballina on November 22.

Mayo town Christmas Lights Committee hits back at criticism of project

Twelve Mayo schools to receive funding for building improvements

Avril Greham, Arbuckle Row, Ballina, Mayo, RIP

Funeral arrangements announced for the late Avril Greham

Disabled activist Avril Greham

"A tireless champion of accessibility": Mayo mourns Avril Greham

Úna Morris was appointed the new manager of Craoibhín Ballina

Killala woman appointed manager of north Mayo community organisation

From left is Ed Guiney (Element), Chelsea Morgan Hoffmann (Element), Frank Berry (Director), Liam Neeson, Martina Niland (Port Pictures), Andrew Lowe (Element)

Frank Berry on bringing 'The Lost Children of Tuam' to the big screen

The late John McLoughlin.

'One of life's true gentlemen' - Tributes pour in for Mayo teacher

Sandra O'Malley plays Mother Courage in the Blue Raincoat Theatre Company play ‘Mother Courage and her Children’

Blue Raincoat Theatre Company brings ‘Mother Courage’ to Mayo
Acclaimed anti-war play by Bertolt Brecht comes to Ballina Arts Centre on October 31 as part of national autumn tour
Marie Sobral

Mayo councillor Michael Loftus wants speed limit through Crossmolina to be reduced to 30km per hour

North Mayo councillor disappointed with TII proposal for speed limits

Ballina councill told western bypass of Ballina will take priority over the eastern bypass

North Mayo councillors told Ballina eastern bypass not a priority

Emilie Conway

Mayo artists invited to practical workshop on inclusive arts

Cllr Marie Therese Duffy asked for a streetscape enhancement scheme for Ballina

Mayo councillor asks for scheme to improve Ballina's vacant buildings

Planning permission was granted to develop the building at the corner of Kevin Barry Street in Ballina into apartments

Planning granted to develop 'prominent' north Mayo town building

Church Street in Crossmolina is one of the areas that has been prone to flooding.

North Mayo community still afraid heavy rains will bring flooding

Cllr John O'Hara says he received complaints of mud on houses from construction site

Contractor of Mayo housing estate asked to powerwash mud from homes

A north Mayo councillor has asked for a stop bar to be painted at a dangerous junction

Accident waiting to happen at rural north Mayo junction

Uisce Eireánn works in Ballina led to traffic tailbacks claim local councillors

Mayo councillors blame Uisce Éireann for traffic chaos in Ballina

The proposed Céide Coasal Walk will go from Downpatrick Head to the Céide Fields. (Photo: OPW)

Councillors clash on response to 'embarrassing' Fáílte Ireland letter

Councillor Jarlath Munnelly called on Mayo council architects to step up. Pic: Northern & Western Regional Assembly

Mayo architects told to 'step-up' and progress Killala housing project
Killala-based councillor Jarlath Munnelly says council architects have to prioritise work on a derelict site in Killala earmarked for housing
Anton McNulty

The Christmas lights will be turned on in Ballina on November 22

Very little Christmas cheers for Ballina lights from Mayo councillor

Hatchets of Horror brings Halloween thrills to Mayo

Ballina councillors want restrictions on vape shops

Planning Act may limit number of vape shops in Mayo towns

Ivy, a dalmatian from Ballina, Mayo, has been crowned Petmania Puppy of the Year 2026

Mayo dalmatian Ivy crowned Petmania Puppy of the Year

Met Éireann issue weather warning for counties including Mayo

Fáilte Ireland tell north Mayo councillors there is no current funding stream for Céide Coastal Path

No funding stream for flagship north Mayo Céide Coastal Path

Claire Tighes pictures for Freedom of the City

Mayo woman Claire Tighe awarded Freedom of the City of London

Judge Garavan asked Clúid Housing not to evict woman jailed for possession of €62,000 worth of cannabis herb

Judge urges housing body not to evict woman jailed for drug offences

Ballina Pumpkin Patch returns with new Halloween attractions

North Mayo café to close after two years in business

Pat Doherty, founder and owner of OX Timber Frame Homes

Ballina timber frame company sets sights on Mayo’s self-build market

Minister Dara Calleary called on trade unions to sit down for talks to avoid industrial action

Mayo minister calls on unions to sit down and talk

Carol Commons swimming the Bristol Channel

North Mayo woman is first Connacht swimmer to cross Bristol Channel

Leas Cathaoirleach Cllr Gerry Coyle with staff from Mayo County Council Environment Section at the launch of Climate Action Week 2026

Communities across Mayo host events as part of Climate Action Week

Planning permission has been sought for a new dairy enterprise in north Mayo

Council seek further information on 300 cow north Mayo dairy farm

Planning permission granted for townhouses on north Mayo Main Street

83 schools are joining Round 5 of the Safe Routes to School Programme, bringing the total number of participating schools nationwide to 599

Mayo school joins Safe Routes to School Programme

Windfarms in Mayo may never be built as they can’t connect to the electricity grid.

Wind farms stuck because Mayo’s electricity grid ‘bottleneck’

Culleens NS Green Schools Committee

There will be blood on the hands of people dawdling on this’ in Mayo

Artists Lou and Fiona Wilde at the launch of the PLUS exhibition on Saturday, October 3

New exhibition celebrates LGBTQ+ lives and belonging in Mayo

New shelter at Manulla Junction

New passenger shelter opens at Manulla junction ahead of winter months

Major CLÁR funding boost for Mayo community transport projects

Minister Dara Calleary Officially Opens Ballina Sensory Park at the Tom Ruane Park with Anna Connor Head of Ballina Municipal District Mayo Co Co, Members of Mayo County Council, David O'Malley, Dermot Rice, Martin Devaney (Ballina Community Clean up), Annie May Reape (Cathaoirleach Ballina MD), John Caulfield (Cathaoirleach Mayo County Council) Cllr John O' Hara, Cllr Marie-Thérèse Duffy, Senator Anne Rabbitte, Senator Mark Duffy, Member's of Paddy O' Hora (RIP) Family, Ballina Chamber of Commerce President Cliona Campion. Picture: John O'Grady.

“Isn’t this class!” - a place for all as Ballina’s Sensory Park opens

Sven, Ciaran, Thomas, Mia, Damian Evans, Dennis McCalmont

Youthreach Ballina learners celebrate publication of new book

Minister Dara Calleary Officially Opens Ballina Sensory Park At Tom Ruane Park.

“Very substantial” energy response in Budget 2027 - Mayo Minister

New sensory garden officially opens in Mayo

Ballina’s Van Velze’s chocolates

Mayo business showcases chocolates at Ploughing Championships

Cathaoirleach Cllr. Annie May Reape atThe Clarke Museum or Irish History welcoming the Bishop of the Diocese of Scranton and those in attendance

Scranton Bishop visits Mayo as historic sister-city ties continue

Members of the Mayo Team pictured on The Late Late Show, Sep 18, 2026.

PICTURES: Mayo GAA team appear on The Late Late Show

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