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<p>Attending the launch of the Mayo.ie Western People Women's Mini-Marathon in St Mary's Secondary School, Ballina last Friday were, from left: Aidan McNulty, Commercial Manager, Western People; Mary Moyles, President, Ballina Chamber of Commerce; Lisa Coyne, Mayo County Council; Senator Mark Duffy; Declan Turnbull, Head of Ballina Municipal District; MC Laurita Blewitt; Seamus Rice, Cllr Sean Carey, Cathaoirleach, Mayo County Council; Lyndon Jones, Chairperson, Mayo Sports Partnership; Charlie Lambert, Head of Mayo Sports Partnership; Nora Stapleton, Women in Sport Lead with Sport Ireland; Anne Grealish, Athletics Ireland; Deirdre Donnelly, Mayo Sports Partnership, Cllr Michael Loftus, Ann Egan Ballina Athletic Club; Fran Downey and Anne Ronayne, Mayo County Council. Picture: John O'Grady</p>

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Women and girls urged to get involved in 2026 Mini-Marathon

Cathaoirleach of Mayo County Council Cllr Sean Carey launched the 2026 Mayo. ie Western People Women’s Mini-Marathon last Friday afternoon in front of a packed hall at St Mary’s Secondary School in Ballina.

Mayo woman helped to facilitate online loan scam

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Westport man, 32, has 'spent 10 years of his life in prison'

A man has been jailed for a series of offences including criminal damage and assaulting a woman.

N5 surface was 'not to blame' for recent treacherous conditions

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N5 surface was 'not to blame' for recent treacherous conditions

A Mayo County Council report stating that the surface of the N5 Turlough to Westport dual carriageway complies with accepted road standards does not resolve the problem of water and ice that are making the road unsafe for motorists during bad ...

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Man suffered dental damage after he was punched during ‘schmozzle in chip shop’

Suspended jail term for man who had machete in shop

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‘We got a slap in the face but we’ll learn’

‘We got a slap in the face but we’ll learn’

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Mayo TD highlights 'misleading labelling' in supermarkets

Mayo TD highlights 'misleading labelling' in supermarkets

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Popular cafe to set up business in renowned Mayo location

Popular cafe to set up business in renowned Mayo location

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PROPERTY: Rare sensational Mayo property with breathtaking views hits the market

PROPERTY: Rare sensational Mayo property with breathtaking views hits the market

Gortnor Abbey, Crossmolina, Mayo

ALERT: Weather warning issued for two West of Ireland counties

ALERT: Weather warning issued for two West of Ireland counties

Hollister partners with Sunflower Children's Hospice as they celebrate 50 years in Ballina

Hollister partners with Sunflower Children's Hospice as they celebrate 50 years in Ballina

Congratulations: Mayo student recognised for impressive achievement at UCD Ceremony

Congratulations: Mayo student recognised for impressive achievement at UCD Ceremony

Mayo business showcases new arrivals on national television

Mayo business showcases new arrivals on national television

sport

Donegal call the tune in first setback for Moran and Mayo

Donegal call the tune in first setback for Moran and Mayo

National Football League Division 1 – Round 3 Donegal 1-19 Mayo 0-14 Anthony Hennigan in O’Donnell Park, Letterkenny Goats don’t shave, it’s true.

McHale: ‘It’s up there as a real highlight of my career’

McHale: ‘It’s up there as a real highlight of my career’

Revealed: Mayo GAA Club Football Championship draws

Revealed: Mayo GAA Club Football Championship draws

Joe Brolly announced as manager of Mayo club side

Joe Brolly announced as manager of Mayo club side

Whelan the hat-trick hero as Bohs beat Rovers

Whelan the hat-trick hero as Bohs beat Rovers

community

Local Notes: Stokane NS 'Fossil Finders' through to Lego League UK and Ireland national final.

Local Notes: Stokane NS 'Fossil Finders' through to Lego League UK and Ireland national final.

Success for West Sligo AC at County Sligo Spring Games:New housing for Dromore West and Easkey:Eoghan Rua Ladies annual dinner dance.

Local Notes: Joint winners of the Senior Player of the Year at Swinford Killasser LGFA awards.

Local Notes: Joint winners of the Senior Player of the Year at Swinford Killasser LGFA awards.

Local Notes: Finalists of Ireland's Fittest Family visit Crossmolina.

Local Notes: Finalists of Ireland's Fittest Family visit Crossmolina.

Local Notes: Crossmolina Deel Rovers Club Awards 2025.

Local Notes: Crossmolina Deel Rovers Club Awards 2025.

Local Notes: All the latest news from Kiltimagh

Local Notes: All the latest news from Kiltimagh

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Craft of Writing course comes to North Mayo venue

Craft of Writing course comes to North Mayo venue

Columnist and prize-winning playwright Charlie Adley presents his popular Craft of Writing course in Killala Community Centre next month. In friendly lessons you will learn a new feature of the craft of writing each week. Anyone can learn this craft.

Are you a fan of movies and music? This is the perfect show for you in Ballina this weekend!

Are you a fan of movies and music? This is the perfect show for you in Ballina this weekend!

Calling Mayo country music fans - Ballina venue to host an unforgettable evening

Calling Mayo country music fans - Ballina venue to host an unforgettable evening

Cine Club returns to Ballina Arts Centre

Cine Club returns to Ballina Arts Centre

Castlebar Workhouse is focus of lecture

Castlebar Workhouse is focus of lecture

life

2025 was a record year for VW in Ireland

2025 was a record year for VW in Ireland

Volkswagen Group Ireland enjoyed record-breaking sales in 2025, registering 40,950 vehicles across its six brands: Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Audi, Cupra, SEAT, Skoda, and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles.

GUIDE: Here's how to make a delicious Foxford White Chocolate Cheese Cake

GUIDE: Here's how to make a delicious Foxford White Chocolate Cheese Cake

Defective tyres top 2025 NCT failures list

Defective tyres top 2025 NCT failures list

Toyota Land Cruiser: rebirth of a legend

Toyota Land Cruiser: rebirth of a legend

Strong start to 2026 for local motor dealers

Strong start to 2026 for local motor dealers

opinion

The Song Thrush has inspired many a poet

The Song Thrush has inspired many a poet

Sing the new year in under the blue. Last year you sang it as gladly.

New world order has put Ireland in a bind

New world order has put Ireland in a bind

Belmullet case should be a tipping point

Belmullet case should be a tipping point

George Mitchell should not be written out of Irish history

George Mitchell should not be written out of Irish history

What kind of a world do we currently reside in?

What kind of a world do we currently reside in?

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