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<p>Members of the Wild Atlantic Motor Club are pictured at the recent launch in the Cot and Cobble in Ballina with special guests Minister Dara Calleary, Senator Mark Duffy, Cllr John O'Hara and President of the new club David Breen. Picture: John O'Grady</p>

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New motorsport club launched in the West

Motorsport fans from across the counties of Mayo, Sligo and Roscommon gathered on Saturday, October 10, at The Cot and Cobble in Ballina to celebrate the official launch of the Wild Atlantic Motor Club, a new community hub for motor enthusiasts of ...

Ballina business 'suffering due to traffic congestion'

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Housing contractor told to clean up dirt left on Ballina homes

Ongoing construction work on an 80-unit local authority housing estate at the Killala Road in Ballina has prompted complaints from neighbouring residents over the build-up of dirt on the walls of their homes.

Concern over decision not to reduce speed limit in Mayo town

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Concern over decision not to reduce speed limit in Mayo town

There is disappointment in Crossmolina as Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) has proposed retaining the 50km/h speed limit through the town under draft proposals for the second phase of the national speed limit review.

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West Mayo pier damaged in recent storm

West Mayo pier damaged in recent storm

gaa

Extra tickets to be released for Mayo v Kerry game in London

Extra tickets to be released for Mayo v Kerry game in London

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'Forever part of our story': Mayo GAA club mourns a local legend

'Forever part of our story': Mayo GAA club mourns a local legend

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Mayo dance hall from the glory days of showbands hits the market

Mayo dance hall from the glory days of showbands hits the market

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Mayo firm director follows in father's footsteps with top industry role

Mayo firm director follows in father's footsteps with top industry role

Foxford-based civil engineering contractor Wills Bros Ltd has announced the appointment of its Legal Director, Trevor Wills, as President of the Civil Engineering Contractors Association (CECA) Ireland.

Congrats: Family celebrate recent baptism in Mayo parish

Congrats: Family celebrate recent baptism in Mayo parish

Congrats: Wedding bells ring for happy Mayo couple

Congrats: Wedding bells for happy north Mayo couple

Major milestone as Claremorris wastewater upgrade passes halfway stage

Major milestone as Claremorris wastewater upgrade passes halfway stage

Disruption to rail services for Mayo passengers this weekend

Disruption to rail services for Mayo passengers this weekend

sport

Mitchels played the role of Goliath perfectly

Mitchels played the role of Goliath perfectly

Actors who play particularly heinous or unlikeable villains, if they are especially talented and they make the general public truly believe in their wickedness or depravity, have been known to draw no small amount of ire as a result, particularly in ...

Ardagh have their day at last

Ardagh have their day at last

Ballina maintain fine start to their senior return

Ballina maintain fine start to their senior return

Castlebar take leaf from Mayo's book of perfect timing

Castlebar take leaf from Mayo's book of perfect timing

O'Donoghue & Beirne claim top football awards at PwC All-Stars

O'Donoghue & Beirne claim top football awards at PwC All-Stars

community

Local Notes: All the news from Claremorris

Local Notes: All the news from Claremorris

Lourdes fundraiser; stallholders wanted; win a home in Claremorris; No Name Club seeks new home

Local Notes: New one-way traffic system to be trialled in Kiltimagh

Local Notes: New one-way traffic system to be trialled in Kiltimagh

Local Notes: All the latest news from Ballinrobe

Local Notes: All the latest news from Ballinrobe

Local Notes: Ballyhaunis centre reflects on a busy year

Local Notes: Ballyhaunis centre reflects on a busy year

Local Notes: All the latest news from Ballina

Local Notes: All the latest news from Ballina

What's on

Luisne Art Project launches new exhibition

Luisne Art Project launches new exhibition

Luisne Art Project, an arts and disability project based in County Mayo, has announced that the Minister for Social Protection and Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht Dara Calleary will officially launch its new exhibition and ...

Bonniconlon Agricultural Show to host Anniversary dinner dance

Bonniconlon Agricultural Show to host Anniversary dinner dance

Magic of Christmas is coming to TF Royal

Magic of Christmas is coming to TF Royal

Foxford candlelight concert returns for third year

Foxford candlelight concert returns for third year

Many chances for children to get creative at Ballina Arts Centre

Many chances for children to get creative at Ballina Arts Centre

life

IFA Rep says strong market conditions must return higher beef prices

IFA Rep says strong market conditions must return higher beef prices

Mayo IFA Livestock Rep Michael Mitchell from the Balla IFA branch said markets for beef are extremely strong as we head into the key Christmas buying period.

IFA Hosts National Lobby Event on CAP

IFA Hosts National Lobby Event on CAP

Forest Industries Ireland welcomes Budget 2027

Forest Industries Ireland welcomes Budget 2027

Opel’s Mokka GSE ‘born in rally racing’

Opel’s Mokka GSE ‘born in rally racing’

Fiat Grande Panda has sub €23k price

Fiat Grande Panda has sub €23k price

opinion

Micheál doesn't have Sally Rooney's courage

Micheál doesn't have Sally Rooney's courage

I have not read any of Sally Rooney’s novels, but from what I can gather they are fairly harmless.

Synodality is the future of Catholic Church

Synodality is the future of Catholic Church

A weekly column is a privilege, not a chore

A weekly column is a privilege, not a chore

A pleasant, positive read in a troubled world

A pleasant, positive read in a troubled world

Giving voice to a dark era in Ballina's history

Giving voice to a dark era in Ballina's history

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