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<p>The funeral details have been confirmed for a young Mayo man whose death has occurred in Portugal.</p>

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Repatriation of young Mayo man following unexpected death in Portugal

The funeral details have been confirmed for a young Mayo man whose death has occurred in Portugal. Ben McTernan, from Lisaniska near Foxford, passed unexpectedly earlier this month.

Works to start at pedestrian crossing near scene of fatal accident

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Timeline given for works on 'worst piece of road in County Mayo'

A local councillor has expressed concern at the length of time it will take to realign the “worst piece of road in county Mayo”.

Nineteen council units were offered for rent in Ballina in January

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Nineteen council units were offered for rent in Ballina in January

Three people refused to accept tenancies offered to them by Mayo County Council in a renovated vacant home in the Ballina Municipal District in January.

local politics

If the walls could talk… ex Minister’s office up for sale

If the walls could talk… ex Minister’s office up for sale

gaa

Kobe named in Mayo squad for trip to Monaghan

Kobe named in Mayo squad for trip to Monaghan

gaa

Football board embarks on novel recruitment campaign

Football board embarks on novel recruitment campaign

whatson

Movies and music at venues in Ballina

Movies and music at venues in Ballina

news

No timeline for safety works on 'total danger' Ballina road

No timeline for safety works on 'total danger' Ballina road

It will be known "any day now" if funding will be approved for traffic calming measures at an area of Ballina described as a "total danger" by a local councillor, writes Paul O'Malley.

Ballina native praised for youth-led civic movement

Ballina native praised for youth-led civic movement

Hollywood stars to promote film shot in Mayo

Hollywood stars to promote film shot in Mayo

Concerns over Croí Conaithe scheme

Concerns over Croí Conaithe scheme

Popular Mayo bar announces temporary closure ahead of 'exciting new look'

Popular Mayo bar announces temporary closure ahead of 'exciting new look'

sport

Agony for Muredach's as Gerald's grab the glory

Agony for Muredach's as Gerald's grab the glory

The dream of winning a first ever Connacht Colleges senior ‘A’ football championship title was shattered on St Muredach’s College on Friday evening when the Ballina school suffered a 1-19 to 3-7 defeat at the hands of Mayo rivals St Gerald’s ...

Pick out the positives and buckle up for Clones

Pick out the positives and buckle up for Clones

Reminder of sport’s uneasy dance with politics

Reminder of sport’s uneasy dance with politics

Hoop dreams a reality for Hazel

Hoop dreams a reality for Hazel

Galway look serious contenders for Sam

Galway look serious contenders for Sam

community

Local Notes: Ballyhaunis boxers star at Mayo Championships

Local Notes: Ballyhaunis boxers star at Mayo Championships

An Post CEO agrees to meet Dillon on Ballyhaunis sorting office The chief executive officer of An Post, David McRedmond, has agreed to a meeting requested by local TD and Minister of State Alan Dillon concerning the proposed amalgamation of the ...

Local Notes: Claremorris NS wins Credit Union quiz

Local Notes: Claremorris NS wins Credit Union quiz

Local Notes: Michael wins Winter Poker League in Kiltimagh

Local Notes: Michael wins Winter Poker League in Kiltimagh

Local Notes: Drumgallagh NS winners at the Erris Credit Union school quiz for the 3rd consecutive time.

Local Notes: Drumgallagh NS winners at the Erris Credit Union school quiz for the 3rd consecutive time.

Local Notes: Ballyglass ladies attend First Aid course.

Local Notes: Ballyglass ladies attend First Aid course.

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Celebrate Ireland Reads at your Mayo Library

Celebrate Ireland Reads at your Mayo Library

Mayo Library Service is slap bang in the middle of Ireland Reads Month, and it’s a lovely celebration of all things books, reading, writers and writing.

Teagasc Forestry one-to-one clinics commence in February

Teagasc Forestry one-to-one clinics commence in February

Popular Electric Picnic band to perform in Mayo this month

Popular Electric Picnic band to perform in Mayo this month

Ballina Fringe Festival holds contemporary art fair

Ballina Fringe Festival holds contemporary art fair

Craft of Writing course comes to North Mayo venue

Craft of Writing course comes to North Mayo venue

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

Trump's America is a republic in retreat

Trump's America is a republic in retreat

I keep thinking about masks. Not the medical kind - though God knows we've had enough of those - but the sort that suggests you've something to hide. The ICE agents currently stalking America's streets wear them constantly.

Parents must lead way on social media ban

Parents must lead way on social media ban

A life reporting the facts of life in Mayo

A life reporting the facts of life in Mayo

Half-lies shaped the story of Seamus Culleton

Half-lies shaped the story of Seamus Culleton

Tuam's nuns have been unfairly demonised

Tuam's nuns have been unfairly demonised

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