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Jobs at two Mayo stores in jeopardy as national discount chain enters liquidation

The High Court has appointed liquidators to the companies which operate discount retailer EuroGiant putting around 640 jobs, including those at their two Mayo stores, under threat.

'Have to make that decision' - Landmark Mayo business announces closure after 77 years

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'Have to make that decision' - Landmark Mayo business announces closure after 77 years

“It was that kind of loyalty and support that meant the shop lasted as long as it did,” he said.

Complaints over bus connection from Claremorris to Galway

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Mayo tourist town is 'lacking bus connections'

Parts of Louisburgh are not being well served by public bus services and this, in turn, is impacting on potential tourism growth for the region.

rugby

Best of luck: Proud moment for Ballina men

Best of luck: Proud moment for Ballina men

opinion

Enoch makes a mockery of justice system

Enoch makes a mockery of justice system

soccer

Former League of Ireland star signs with Mayo League club

Former League of Ireland star signs with Mayo League club

whatson

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

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Ballina schoolboys crowned county quiz champs and qualify for All-Ireland event

Ballina schoolboys crowned county quiz champs and qualify for All-Ireland event

A team of brainy boys from Culleens NS, Ballina have qualified for Connacht and All-Ireland school sports quiz finals after winning their county final this week.

Sunroom headache for pyrite homeowner

Pyrite homeowners 'let down by council'

Prominent town car park to close for nearly two weeks

Proposed car park extension for Ballina supermarket is refused permission

Ballina road motorist detected driving above the speed limit

Ballina road motorist detected driving above the speed limit

Westport taxi service ‘must go both ways’

Westport taxi service ‘must go both ways’

sport

Mayo basketball side set for big league showdown this weekend

Mayo basketball side set for big league showdown this weekend

A place in the knockout stages of the Men's U20 National League is on the line this Sunday as Merry Monk Ballina take on Galway Titans in a mouthwatering showdown.

Update is given on plans for Mayo GAA Centre of Excellence

Mayo return to Camogie League

'Outstanding dedication' - Mayo GAA make special presentation during Mayo v Dublin

'Outstanding dedication' - Mayo GAA make special presentation during Mayo v Dublin

Mayo FC confirm key appointment ahead of new season

New season kick-off date targeted following Mayo League EGM

Mayo draw comfort from London trip

Mayo draw comfort from London trip

community

Local Notes: New roof for historic Ballyhaunis building

Local Notes: New roof for historic Ballyhaunis building

New roof for courthouse Works to refurbish the old courthouse in Ballyhaunis will see a new roof on the building.

Local Notes: Kevin O’Brien Quiz in Claremorris a huge success

Local Notes: Kevin O’Brien Quiz in Claremorris a huge success

Local Notes: Ballina students all set for annual musical

Local Notes: Ballina students all set for annual musical

Local notes: Erris Athletic Club recognised at Mayo Athletic Awards evening.

Local notes: Erris Athletic Club recognised at Mayo Athletic Awards evening.

Local Notes: Ballintubber Bord na nÓg 5k.

Local Notes: Ballintubber Bord na nÓg 5k.

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Seán Keane to perform at Coleman Centre

Seán Keane to perform at Coleman Centre

Seán Keane and his band will perform his unique blend of traditional Irish and contemporary folk music and song in the intimate setting of the Coleman Music Centre Theatre, Gurteen (F56 TF88) on Saturday, February 14th, at 8pm.

Special mass to be held in Knock Basilica

Special mass to be held in Knock Basilica

Intercultural music experience in Ballina

Intercultural music experience in Ballina

Craft of Writing course in Killala centre

Craft of Writing course in Killala centre

Spring is in the air at Turlough Museum

Spring is in the air at Turlough Museum

life

All-new Toyota Aygo X is now in showrooms

All-new Toyota Aygo X is now in showrooms

Toyota, Ireland’s best-selling car brand, has announced that the all-new Toyota Aygo X Hybrid is in dealerships now, making it the first full hybrid in the A-segment on the market.

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

Mercosur Referred to ECJ – IFA Reaction

Mercosur Referred to ECJ – IFA Reaction

INHFA calls for a new board make-up and independent chair of Bord Bia

INHFA calls for a new board make-up and independent chair of Bord Bia

opinion

The hardest thing is doing nothing at all

The hardest thing is doing nothing at all

There's a particular quality to silence you only learn when your offspring leaves home. It’s not the absence of noise but the unfamiliar silence that invades when the parenting purpose has been removed.

Church must reconnect with growing cohort

Church must reconnect with growing cohort

A trip to the edge of the Forbidden Zone

Winter is not complete without a little snow

Winter is not complete without a little snow

Scammers didn't just arrive with the Internet

Scammers didn't just arrive with the Internet

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