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<p>McAndrew's Drapery Shop was established in Belmullet in 1948. Pictures: Tom Reilly</p>

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End of era as 77-year-old Mayo store closes

“While it’s an institution itself, it’s the family who have to make that decision."

Mini-Marathon to be launched in Ballina this week

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Mini-Marathon to be launched in Ballina this week

St Mary’s Secondary School in Ballina will host the official launch of the 2026 Mayo. ie Western People Women’s Mini Marathon this week.

Ballina man jailed for horrific child sex abuse

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Ballina man jailed for horrific child sex abuse

A Ballina man who perpetrated sickening childhood abuse against five victims has been jailed. David Langdon, aged 61, of St Patrick’s Estate, Ballina, pleaded guilty to seven sample counts of sexual assault, dating back to the 1990s and 2000s.

court

Driving ban for man did not remain at scene of accident

Excessive speed was cause of two-car crash

sport

PICTURES: Glitz and glam at 2025 Western People Mayo Sports Stars Awards

PICTURES: Glitz and glam at 2025 Western People Mayo Sports Stars Awards

life

Toyota Land Cruiser: rebirth of a legend

Toyota Land Cruiser: rebirth of a legend

news

Ireland West Airport Knock announce flight capacity increases on four popular routes

Ireland West Airport Knock announce flight capacity increases on four popular routes

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Extra seats added to and from popular Ireland West Airport Knock destinations

Extra seats added to and from popular Ireland West Airport Knock destinations

The airport added: "It's shaping up to be our busiest summer yet, with Ryanair flights to 17 destinations."

Congratulations: West of Ireland restaurant earns first Michelin star

Congratulations: West of Ireland restaurant earns first Michelin star

'Significant milestone' for Mayo bus service

'Significant milestone' for Mayo bus service

Revealed: The number of new gardaí allocated to the North Western Region

Revealed: The number of new gardaí allocated to the North Western Region

'Meaningful impact' - Significant funds raised for Mayo association

'Meaningful impact' - Significant funds raised for Mayo association

sport

Brennan gives Tipp’ top display for Green and Red

Brennan gives Tipp’ top display for Green and Red

Lidl LGFA National League Division 2 – Round 3 Mayo 0-9 Tipperary 0-7 Stuart Tynan in Swinford Amenity Park It will not be a game that lives long in the memory but should ...

Star quality at sporting night of the year

Star quality at sporting night of the year

Mayo club to return to junior soccer after long absence

Mayo club to return to junior soccer after long absence

VIDEO INTERVIEW: 2025 Western People Mayo Sports Star Awards Hall of Fame winner

VIDEO INTERVIEW: 2025 Western People Mayo Sports Star Awards Hall of Fame winner

Mayo v Donegal: Date, time, venue and TV details announced

Mayo v Donegal: Date, time, venue and TV details announced

community

Local Notes: Rathlee NS students win Sligo Cuman na mBunscol Sports Quiz

Local Notes: Rathlee NS students win Sligo Cuman na mBunscol Sports Quiz

Rathlee NS celebrate 100 years of education:Sligo Chess and Culture Festival:Eoghan Rua Ladies dinner dance.

Local Notes: All Ireland Banjo champion plays at Kilmovee Comhaltas.

Local Notes: All Ireland Banjo champion plays at Kilmovee Comhaltas.

Local Notes: Construction of Knockmore Foxford Boxing Club well underway.

Local Notes: Construction of Knockmore Foxford Boxing Club well underway.

Local Notes: Ballina student's prizewinning artwork on display at exhibition.

Local Notes: Ballina student's prizewinning artwork on display at exhibition.

Local Notes: New roof for historic Ballyhaunis building

Local Notes: New roof for historic Ballyhaunis building

What's on

Local group brings fantastic theatre to Ballina

Local group brings fantastic theatre to Ballina

Riverside Theatre Group Ballina is delighted to present Lend Me a Tenor, one of the most beloved and hilarious farces of modern theatre, which is coming to the Ballina Arts Centre stage this week.

Details revealed for this year's Mayo Day

Details revealed for this year's Mayo Day

Spring at the National Museum of Ireland in Turlough Park

Spring at the National Museum of Ireland in Turlough Park

'Unforgettable evening of music, warmth and storytelling' at Mayo venue this month

'Unforgettable evening of music, warmth and storytelling' at Mayo venue this month

Live music returns to popular Mayo venue as early 2026 line-up revealed

Live music returns to popular Mayo venue as early 2026 line-up revealed

life

Strong start to 2026 for local motor dealers

Strong start to 2026 for local motor dealers

Motor dealers in the West of Ireland enjoyed a very strong start to 2026. In Mayo, some 681 new vehicles were registered in January, compared to 615 for the same month in 2025, an increase of 10. 7%.

Major global accolade for Nissan LEAF

Major global accolade for Nissan LEAF

All-new Toyota Aygo X is now in showrooms

All-new Toyota Aygo X is now in showrooms

Ford and Ohme lead charge across Ireland

Ford and Ohme lead charge across Ireland

Leapmotor’s mid-size B10 arrives in forecourts

Leapmotor’s mid-size B10 arrives in forecourts

opinion

The Holocaust must never be forgotten

The Holocaust must never be forgotten

It is worrying that a recent report found that almost 10% of young adults in Ireland believe the Holocaust was a myth and did not happen. Almost twice as many thought that the number of Jews murdered in the Holocaust has been exaggerated.

Enoch makes a mockery of justice system

Enoch makes a mockery of justice system

The hardest thing is doing nothing at all

The hardest thing is doing nothing at all

Church must reconnect with growing cohort

Church must reconnect with growing cohort

A trip to the edge of the Forbidden Zone

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