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Councillor unhappy with update on MUH extension

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Mayo hospital 'extremely busy' today with long wait times expected

The HSE have advised that the Emergency Department at Mayo University Hospital is extremely busy with high numbers of people attending the department who need to be admitted to hospital for ongoing treatment.

Disruption is set to continue in Mayo courts

court

Disruption is set to continue in Mayo courts

The legal aid payment dispute is set to continue to cause upheaval in Mayo courts this month. The impasse between the Minister for Justice and criminal defence solicitors over a new legal aid payment scheme remains unresolved.

Mayo band making national TV debut this evening

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Mayo band making national TV debut this evening

An Irish folk band trio from Ballyhaunis are set to make their national tv debut this evening. Mac Henry and The Dog Roses will make their debut TV performance on Virgin Media One today, September 1.

news

Triple-bypass patient to trek through Mayo on marathon charity walk

Triple-bypass patient to trek through Mayo on marathon charity walk

news

Mayo road closure creates 'dangerous' detour

Mayo road closure creates 'dangerous' detour

life

BYD’s Sealion 5 offers up to 1,016km range

BYD’s Sealion 5 offers up to 1,016km range

whatson

Talented duo perform at Coleman Music Centre

Talented duo perform at Coleman Music Centre

news

Multiple Mayo road closures announced as EirGrid's 110kV project continues

Multiple Mayo road closures announced as EirGrid's 110kV project continues

Mayo County Council has announced plans for three temporary road closures in Ballina and Charlestown to facilitate cable duct laying works as part of the ongoing EirGrid North Connacht 110kV Project.

Mayo supermarket car park planning decision appealed

Mayo supermarket car park planning decision appealed

Novel proposal for limited free parking in Ballina

Parking charges in Mayo town are being reviewed

New bus stops for Mayo locations

New bus stops for Mayo locations

Mayo student celebrates exceptional Leaving Cert results

Mayo student celebrates exceptional Leaving Cert results

sport

Mitchels camogie go goal crazy in big win

Mitchels camogie go goal crazy in big win

Galway Junior B 12-a-side Championship Round 3 Castlebar Mitchels 8-13 Liam Mellows 0-10 In Ballyloughnane Castlebar Mitchels produced a commanding performance ...

Mayo on the hunt for a new minor football manager

Mayo on the hunt for a new minor football manager

Mayo footballers to take centre stage with golfing stars

Mayo footballers to take centre stage with golfing stars

Kobe set to feature for Crossmolina on Sunday

Kobe set to feature for Crossmolina on Sunday

Mayo runner stars at Sydney Marathon

Mayo runner stars at Sydney Marathon

community

Local notes: FACT givers at Mayo Older Persons AGM

Local notes: FACT givers at Mayo Older Persons AGM

FACT are guests at age friendly event The Foxford Alzheimer’s Community Trust (FACT) is to deliver a presentation at the Mayo Older Persons Council AGM and Information Day which is taking place next Monday, September 7 in the TF Royal Hotel, ...

Sam Maguire is coming to Kiltimagh

Sam Maguire is coming to Kiltimagh

Samaritans seeking volunteers in Castlebar

Samaritans seeking volunteers in Castlebar

Wedding Bells: Couple congratulated on recent marriage in Mayo church

Mayo man ties the knot in Leitrim

Former Mayo club footballer gets married in Spain

Former Mayo club footballer gets married in Spain

What's on

Mayo cinemas participate in National Cinema Weekend

Mayo cinemas participate in National Cinema Weekend

Participating cinemas will offer admission prices starting from just €4 (RSP) throughout the weekend.

Charlie's writing course returns to Mayo

Charlie's writing course returns to Mayo

Swinford Agricultural Show set for spectacular 35th anniversary celebration

Swinford Agricultural Show set for spectacular 35th anniversary celebration

Storm chasing and music making at Ballina Arts Centre

Storm chasing and music making at Ballina Arts Centre

Fantastic day of drama at Westport Town Hall Theatre

Fantastic day of drama at Westport Town Hall Theatre

life

Bog oak – timber from our ancient past

Bog oak – timber from our ancient past

I have a few pieces of bog oak strategically placed in the flower beds around my home. I found them here and there over the years, on reclaimed ground and in various bog holes.

Mercedes-Benz launches two new models

Mercedes-Benz launches two new models

Nissan Qashqai sets new world record

Nissan Qashqai sets new world record

Skoda reveals stylish new Epiq compact EV

Skoda reveals stylish new Epiq compact EV

Cannonball Ireland returns in September

Cannonball Ireland returns in September

opinion

Ten things Mayo GAA fans can finally say goodbye to...

Ten things Mayo GAA fans can finally say goodbye to...

The curse nonsense Given that the so-called ‘curse’ only entered circulation in the early 2000s, some 50 years after it apparently happened, it always deserved scorn.

Arrivals and departures in our 'ghost' hotels

Arrivals and departures in our 'ghost' hotels

No need for lobbyists until budget is finished

No need for lobbyists until budget is finished

Definition of Catholicism is changing in Ireland

Definition of Catholicism is changing in Ireland

The Civil War is over, but nobody told voters

The Civil War is over, but nobody told voters

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