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<p>Protesters gathering at Market Square, Castlebar, earlier this morning.</p>

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Large fuel protest underway in Mayo county town

A large national fuel protest demonstration is currently underway in Mayo. A large convoy of trucks, tractors, commercial vehicles, protesters are on the march are moving through the streets of Castlebar.

Mayo-born author secures three-book deal

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Mayo-born author secures three-book deal

A Mayo author has been signed for a three-book deal with a United States publisher ahead of his debut crime mystery launching next month.

Plain sailing for Mayo in London but Moran finds room for improvement

gaa

Plain sailing for Mayo in London but Moran finds room for improvement

The result never seemed in doubt yet for all his usual exuberance, you could still sense the relief in Andy Moran afterwards. And understandably so.

gaa

Mayo hurlers too strong for Orchard men

Mayo hurlers too strong for Orchard men

news

Uisce Éireann to host information evening on major Mayo water project

Uisce Éireann to host information evening on major Mayo water project

opinion

Lay leaders are invaluable to Church’s future

Lay leaders are invaluable to Church’s future

whatson

Coleman Music Centre hosts talented trio

Coleman Music Centre hosts talented trio

news

'Incredibly proud' - Ballina business named Mayo Café of the Year

'Incredibly proud' - Ballina business named Mayo Café of the Year

Just over a year since opening in Ballina, the award marks a significant milestone.

Major Mayo event due to take place this month is postponed

Major Mayo event due to take place this month is postponed

Mayo weather warning to take effect today

Mayo weather warning to take effect today

WATCH: Mayo area at a standstill following panic buying of fuel

WATCH: Mayo area at a standstill following panic buying of fuel

Petrol panic in Erris area

Petrol panic in Erris area

sport

Mayo make flying start to championship in London

Mayo make flying start to championship in London

Connacht SFC Quarter-Final Mayo 0-31 London 1-15 Anthony Hennigan at McGovern Park, Ruislip Mayo enjoyed a trouble-free opening to their 2026 championship when ...

€350,000 tax liability registered by Mayo GAA over seven-year-period

Busy day of action for Mayo GAA county teams

London still carries scars for O’Shea

London still carries scars for O’Shea

London v Mayo - where and when to watch

London v Mayo - where and when to watch

Provincial glory must be primary focus of Mayo

Provincial glory must be primary focus of Mayo

community

Local Notes: Ballycastle native recently submitted Mount Toubkal in Africa.

Local Notes: Ballycastle native recently submitted Mount Toubkal in Africa.

Successful 'Selectors' fundraiser for Ardagh GAA Club:Ballinahaglish Cemetery committee seek volunteers:Drink Tea for MND in Ballycastle.

Local notes: Grants could help local dereliction issues

Local notes: Grants could help local dereliction issues

Local Notes: Joyce Country Truck Run 2025 cheque presentation.

Local Notes: Joyce Country Truck Run 2025 cheque presentation.

Local notes: Relief in Claremorris at route reversal

Local notes: Relief in Claremorris at route reversal

Local Notes: All Ireland glory for Darragh Gaughan, Erris Pool Events.

Local Notes: All Ireland glory for Darragh Gaughan, Erris Pool Events.

What's on

Drama group to celebrate 80 years with spectacular exhibition

Drama group to celebrate 80 years with spectacular exhibition

A remarkable milestone in local theatre is set to be celebrated this April as The Phoenix Players mark an incredible 80 years on stage with a vibrant and nostalgic anniversary exhibition.

SAVE THE DATE: TURAS NA mBAN 2026

SAVE THE DATE: TURAS NA mBAN 2026

Ballina school prepares for superb new musical

Ballina school prepares for superb new musical

Calling all Mayo-based musicians - performers wanted for popular Ballina programme

Calling all Mayo-based musicians - performers wanted for popular Ballina programme

Claremorris drama group to bring 'classic' show to the stage this week

Claremorris drama group to bring 'classic' show to the stage this week

life

Litigation blamed by industry for car insurance costs

Litigation blamed by industry for car insurance costs

Commenting on the Central Bank of Ireland’s NCID Private Motor Insurance Mid-Year 2025 Premium Data Release published last week, Insurance Ireland said that while average premiums increased by 4% in the first half of 2025 compared to 2024, overall ...

UPSTART award recipients are revealed by council

UPSTART award recipients are revealed by council

G6 coupe is roomy addition to the stylish XPeng family

G6 coupe is roomy addition to the stylish XPeng family

DS Automobiles unveil new No 7 SUV

DS Automobiles unveil new No 7 SUV

Sudoku of the day, March 24

Sudoku of the day, March 24

opinion

Minority groups suffer from culture-war dogma

Minority groups suffer from culture-war dogma

Almost 20 years ago, the The Tinker’s Blade finished its sell-out run at An Taibhdhearc theatre in Galway.

The priest hunter’s ghost is still with us

The priest hunter’s ghost is still with us

More than just football in focus this weekend

More than just football in focus this weekend

Lawyers, dog custody and sanctions for use of fake AI

Lawyers, dog custody and sanctions for use of fake AI

Tackling the growth of complaint culture

Tackling the growth of complaint culture

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