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<p>Met Éireann has warned of difficult travelling conditions and localised flooding. </p>

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Status Yellow rain warning issued for Mayo

The warning begins at 6pm on Wednesday until 6am on Thursday.

Driving ban for parking in disabled bay

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Driving ban for parking in disabled bay

A Castlebar man has been disqualified from driving for 12 months after parking in a disabled bay without a badge.

Council clarifies beach ownership question in Mayo

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Council clarifies beach ownership question in Mayo

Developments along the shore are subject to planning permission from the Maritime Area Regulatory Authority

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Yellow wind warning issued for Mayo

Yellow wind warning issued for Mayo

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Local notes: Letter from Kyiv to Ballyhaunis

Local notes: Letter from Kyiv to Ballyhaunis

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Skoda’s Enyaq is a top notch choice

Skoda’s Enyaq is a top notch choice

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Competition: Win two tickets to see the Boomtown Rats

Competition: Win two tickets to see the Boomtown Rats

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Three people injured following four-vehicle crash in Sligo

Three people injured following four-vehicle crash in Sligo

Three people have been injured following a four vehicle crash in Grange, Co. Sligo, on Monday morning. The crash happened on the N15 at Carns at approximately 10:20am, involving three vans and one car.

Daniel's restaurant launches new steak and mussels night

Daniel's restaurant launches new steak and mussels night

Meeting adjourned as mark of respect following recent deaths

Meeting adjourned as mark of respect following recent deaths

Over 570 Vantive employees get behind Sunflower Children’s Hospice

Over 570 Vantive employees get behind Sunflower Children’s Hospice

N17 reopens following two-car collision

N17 reopens following two-car collision

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Mayo influence is big part of Kildare semi-final

Mayo influence is big part of Kildare semi-final

A pair of Mayo men are making an impact at the business end of the Kildare senior football championship and are about to cross paths next weekend.

Mayo shine in the capital to go top

Mayo shine in the capital to go top

Glorious Geesala hosts cross country championships

Glorious Geesala hosts cross country championships

Westport United defeat Castlebar Celtic to end nine-year wait for Mayo Super League title

Westport United defeat Castlebar Celtic to end nine-year wait for Mayo Super League title

Mayo GAA announces county final fixtures

Mayo GAA announces county final fixtures

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Local notes: Country music royalty on her way to Mayo

Local notes: Country music royalty on her way to Mayo

Glen Campbell’s daughter playing Ballyhaunis Country music fans will be happy to hear that Ashley Campbell is bringing her The Goodbye Nashville Tour to Ballyhaunis on October 24.

Local Notes: All-Ireland final for Paddy Murphy

Local Notes: All-Ireland final for Paddy Murphy

Local notes: Dr Louise is top of the class

Local Notes: Ciaran Nallon, Knockmore wins on the Longines Global Champions Tour in Vienna.

Local Notes: Ciaran Nallon, Knockmore wins on the Longines Global Champions Tour in Vienna.

Local Notes: Ballycastle Athletic Club take part in the Beach Clean 2026.

Local Notes: Ballycastle Athletic Club take part in the Beach Clean 2026.

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Mayo artist to feature in new exhibition

Mayo artist to feature in new exhibition

A Westport-based artist will feature in a new exhibition in Dublin. Emma Bourke, who works with glass, will feature in the 2026 RDS Craft Awards Exhibition in Collins Barracks.

Sell-out comedian Paddy McDonnell in Ballina

Sell-out comedian Paddy McDonnell in Ballina

Seán to perform festive show in Enniscrone

Seán to perform festive show in Enniscrone

80s music event returns to Ballina

80s music event returns to Ballina

A Gala Night of Shooting Stars at Belleek Castle

A Gala Night of Shooting Stars at Belleek Castle

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New Opel Astra to debut at Paris Motor Show

New Opel Astra to debut at Paris Motor Show

A new Opel Astra GSE Line model will celebrate its debut at the Paris Motor Show 2026.

Renault's new Trafic wins International Van of the Year

New Renault Trafic E-Tech EV wins International award

Tried and Tested - The ELEMIS experience at Ballina's Ice House

Tried and Tested - The ELEMIS experience at Ballina's Ice House

Nissan announces a new model for Europe

Nissan announces a new model for Europe

Say ‘Hola’ to SEAT’s refreshed Ibiza supermini

Say ‘Hola’ to SEAT’s refreshed Ibiza supermini

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Neeson won’t let facts get in way of his story

Neeson won’t let facts get in way of his story

RTÉ’s Late Late Show and its presenter, Patrick Kielty are back for another season, starting as usual with a bang. And true to form they seized the most memorable moment of the summer by saluting the singular achievement of the Mayo footballers.

Who knew? Common sense isn't too common

Who knew? Common sense isn't too common

We never miss the water till the well runs dry

We never miss the water till the well runs dry

The pig is one of society's real aristocrats

The pig is one of society's real aristocrats

Prove that your house improves the view

Prove that your house improves the view

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