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<p>John Gibbons was a former chairman of the West Board and well-known in GAA circles right across the county.</p>

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Sadness at passing of popular Mayo GAA official

There is widespread sadness at the passing of one of Mayo GAA’s best-known servants. John Gibbons, from Cregganroe in Louisburgh, passed away on May Day, Friday, May 1st, at The Mayo Hospice in Castlebar, surrounded by his loving family.

Fond memories of the heyday of Pontoon Ballroom

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Fond memories of the heyday of Pontoon Ballroom

Today, there is little left to mark the spot. Just a strip of weather‑worn tarmacadam near the shore of Lough Conn - the bleak remains of the Pontoon Ballroom, County Mayo’s mecca of wild Saturday nights.

New community centre on the way for Mayo town

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Former bookshop in Mayo town to be turned into artisan bakery

Mayo County Council has granted planning permission to transform a former bookshop in Foxford into an artisan bakery.

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Mayo hosts 13th George Moore Conference next week

Mayo hosts 13th George Moore Conference next week

opinion

Life lessons learned as a sheep farmer

Life lessons learned as a sheep farmer

gaa

Mayo heavy underdogs for Connacht decider

Mayo heavy underdogs for Connacht decider

whatson

Exhibition explores the power and provocation of the colour pink

Exhibition explores the power and provocation of the colour pink

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Policing forum votes again to ban media from meetings

Policing forum votes again to ban media from meetings

The impasse between the Mayo Local Community Safety Partnership (LCSP) and the local media is set to continue after members of the partnership voted in an anonymous poll to prevent journalists from reporting on its meetings.

Mayo school wins national academic prize

Mayo school wins national academic prize

Van catches fire in Mayo town

Van catches fire in Mayo town

Wild Mayo tourism plan is launched

Wild Mayo tourism plan is launched

Wedding of the Week: Mayo GAA club congratulates former player on recent marriage

Wedding of the Week: Mayo GAA club congratulates former player on recent marriage

sport

Andy's notion of three-year project doesn’t stand up to scrutiny

Andy's notion of three-year project doesn’t stand up to scrutiny

When was the last time a Mayo senior football team started with two outfield players, one of whom was twice as old as the other? That was the first thought to cross my mind when Andy Moran announced his team last Thursday evening for Mayo’s highly ...

Mayo's summer hinges on Moran solving kickout conundrum

Mayo's summer hinges on Moran solving kickout conundrum

Moran and Mayo face a mountain of work

Moran and Mayo face a mountain of work

Carr targets growth and coaching standards at Manulla

Carr targets growth and coaching standards at Manulla

Goals were a killer admits Higgins after ‘mad match’

Goals were a killer admits Higgins after ‘mad match’

community

Local Notes: Presentation by North Mayo GAA Bord na nÓg to Kevin Moran on his retirement.

Local Notes: Presentation by North Mayo GAA Bord na nÓg to Kevin Moran on his retirement.

Crossmolina Tidy Towns Spring Clean:Connect Cafe Craft Evening in Moygownagh:Moygownagh Community Sports Day.

Local Notes: Ardagh-Bonniconlon Drama Group are entertaining audiences in Torremolinos, Spain.

Local Notes: Ardagh-Bonniconlon Drama Group are entertaining audiences in Torremolinos, Spain.

Local Notes: All the latest news from Ballinrobe

Local Notes: All the latest news from Ballinrobe

Local Notes: Claremorris students to stage brilliant musical

Local Notes: Claremorris students to stage brilliant musical

Local Notes: Presentation to North West STOP therapist in Belmullet.

Local Notes: Presentation to North West STOP therapist in Belmullet.

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'Standout fixture' - major Ballinrobe raceday is officially launched

'Standout fixture' - major Ballinrobe raceday is officially launched

The evening’s racing will also be broadcast live on TG4’s “Rásaí Beo”.

Community fundraiser event to take place in Ballina next week

Community fundraiser event to take place in Ballina next week

Siege of Jadotville survivor to give talk at Turlough Museum

Siege of Jadotville survivor to give talk at Turlough Museum

Ballina to celebrate all things Mayo during May Bank Holiday

Ballina to celebrate all things Mayo during May Bank Holiday

Lots to see and do for Mayo Day 2026

Lots to see and do for Mayo Day 2026

life

Leapmotor launches new B10 Hybrid EV

Leapmotor launches new B10 Hybrid EV

Following the successful introduction of the fully electric B10 compact SUV earlier in 2026, Leapmotor Ireland has announced pricing for the new B10 Hybrid EV, further reinforcing its commitment to delivering 'Value Without Compromise' through an ...

Archers Topline unveils expanded blooming garden deals for the season ahead

Archers Topline unveils expanded blooming garden deals for the season ahead

New all-electric JUKE is unveiled by Nissan

New all-electric JUKE is unveiled by Nissan

Toyota enjoys strong start to 2026

Toyota enjoys strong start to 2026

Polestar 4 is big on style, comfort and performance

Polestar 4 is big on style, comfort and performance

opinion

Modern scammers prey on our age-old vulnerabilities

Modern scammers prey on our age-old vulnerabilities

Anyone who grew up watching the cult television series The X-Files will remember that its mysteries came wrapped in the supernatural: extraterrestrials, unexplained phenomena, otherworldly entities.

Five of the best scenic drives in Mayo

Five of the best scenic drives in Mayo

The land that forgot how to feed itself

The land that forgot how to feed itself

Few in America will question the war in Iran

Few in America will question the war in Iran

Fuel protests were nightmare vision of future

Fuel protests were nightmare vision of future

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