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ELECTION 2024: What to expect today?

The votes have been cast in Mayo. The polling stations closed last night at 10 pm. All 73 candidates for the Local Election will turn their attention to the count centre in Castlebar now. It will start today at 9am with the boxes being opened, then ...

08 Jun 2024 at 07:00

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New Ballina Cathaoirleach criticises length of local election count

The new Cathoirleach of Ballina Municipal District has criticised the election process in Mayo which led to the ‘neglected’ north Mayo area being the last area to be counted in the country. Fianna Fáil councillor Michael Loftus stated this ...

28 Jun 2024 at 21:00

Elections

Westport local election candidates to get grilling

Westport Chamber of Commerce is hosting an 'Election Special: Meet the candidates' at Westport Town Hall Theatre at 8pm sharp this evening, Thursday, May 16. An invitation to attend has been issued to all local election candidates in the ...

16 May 2024 at 13:01

Weir still yet to confirm if he will contest June local elections

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Weir undecided on running for re-election

KNOCKMORE-based county councillor Séamus Weir has yet to confirm if his name will be on the ballot paper in this year’s local elections. The two-time Cathaoirleach of Mayo County Council has said that he is currently running for ...

07 Jan 2024 at 14:00

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Penalise Westport landlords-McAllister

Penalise landlords with empty retail outlets – McAllister Áine Ryan LANDLORDS of commercial buildings, who cynically leave their premises empty rather than reduce rents, should be charged a higher rate by town councils. That’s ...

06 Apr 2009 at 22:59

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EDITORIAL: Much to ponder for Sinn Féin after local election blow-out

FOR months, June 7 was seen as a litmus test as to whether the Mayo public were ready to put their faith in the Sinn Féin party as an alternative to the power bases of both Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael. The party laid down a ...

12 Jun 2024 at 10:17

Elections

Tally reveals Sinn Fein challenge fails to materialise in Castlebar

The full tally from the Castlebar Electoral Area has revealed that an anticipated challenge from Sinn Fein for a seat in the county town has failed to materialise. Sinn Fein candidates Donna Hyland and Maura O'Sullivan ...

08 Jun 2024 at 11:41

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Council should cut consultants fees - Ryan

Council should cut consultants’ fees – Ryan Michael Duffy THE large amounts of money spent by Mayo County Council on consultancy fees for relatively small projects came in for harsh criticism at yesterday’s (Monday’s) ...

06 Apr 2009 at 22:57

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Voting underway in Taoiseach’s home county

JOB DONE An Taoiseach Enda Kenny casts his vote for the local and European elections with his wife, Fionnuala, at the polling station in St Anthony's School, Castlebar, this morning. Pic: Michael McLaughlin Voting ...

23 May 2014 at 12:07

Local News

Flynn says Mayo competes with 'any county' regarding electric vehicle chargers

Local Election candidate, Peter Flynn, has said Mayo can compete with any other county in regard to access to electric vehicle (EV) chargers. Speaking at a strategic policy committee meeting for the environment, ...

03 May 2024 at 16:00

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Gallagher encourages businesses to apply for grants to combat cost increases

3190 businesses in county Mayo should act now and apply for a once-off Government grant to help them meet rising costs, that is according to Local election candidate Alma Gallagher. Gallagher has urged Mayo ...

22 Apr 2024 at 15:30

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Gallagher calls for school transport scheme to be rolled out quickly

Local Election candidate, Alma Gallagher, has called for the school transport scheme recommendations to be rolled out quickly and be in place for the next school year. Under the recommendations, the ...

05 Mar 2024 at 13:00

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