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Mayo GAA club mourns passing of former manager

The passing of Declan O’Dea has evoked a wide sense loss across the Mayo and Offaly communities. Declan, of Culleens, Killala Road, Ballina, and formerly of Tullamore, Co Offaly, died peacefully at his residence.

Fáilte Ireland report on Mayo tourist hotspot is 'a complete insult'

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Fáilte Ireland report on Mayo tourist hotspot is 'a complete insult'

An Achill councillor has condemned a new report from Fáilte Ireland on the proposed masterplan for Keel village, saying there is no mention of any proposed actions or funding.

Seán to perform festive show in Enniscrone

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Seán to perform festive show in Enniscrone

'A Christmas Evening with Seán Keane' will take place in the Church of Our Lady Assumed into Heaven, Enniscrone, on Sunday, December 13th, at 6pm, bringing together music, community and Christmas spirit for what promises to be a memorable evening in ...

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North Mayo road closed at present

North Mayo road closed at present

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Last person born on remote Mayo island passes away

Last person born on remote Mayo island passes away

other sport

Mayo swimmer makes more history

Mayo swimmer makes more history

gaa

Tooreen and Castlebar Mitchels claim county hurling titles

Tooreen and Castlebar Mitchels claim county hurling titles

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Planning approved for major Mayo town centre housing project

Planning approved for major Mayo town centre housing project

Mayo County Council has approved planning permission for a housing and regeneration project in Belmullet.

Connolly Motor Group invests €1m in new Volvo Cars Sligo dealership

Connolly Motor Group invests €1m in new Volvo Cars Sligo dealership

Charity auction at Mayo-Sligo Mart to raise funds for Cancer Care West

Charity auction at Mayo-Sligo Mart to raise funds for Cancer Care West

A contrasting tale of two Presidents

A contrasting tale of two Presidents

Uisce Éireann crews responding to three burst mains in North Mayo

Uisce Éireann crews responding to three burst mains in North Mayo

sport

Aghamore girls are one step away from history

Aghamore girls are one step away from history

Mayo LGFA Intermediate Championship – Final Sunday, October 11 12.

Clodagh confident Burrishoole can continue momentum

Clodagh confident Burrishoole can continue momentum

Fitzmaurice return adds mystery to Connacht

Fitzmaurice return adds mystery to Connacht

Mayo firms competing at LGFA Interfirms 7s blitz

Mayo firms competing at LGFA Interfirms 7s blitz

GAA players can benefit from other codes

GAA players can benefit from other codes

community

Local Notes: Ciaran Nallon, Knockmore wins on the Longines Global Champions Tour in Vienna.

Local Notes: Ciaran Nallon, Knockmore wins on the Longines Global Champions Tour in Vienna.

The late Seamus Killeen, Church Road, Ballina and late of Clghans:Bereavement course in Newman Institute:Tom Finan, Ardagh is crowned national winner.

Local Notes: Ballycastle Athletic Club take part in the Beach Clean 2026.

Local Notes: Ballycastle Athletic Club take part in the Beach Clean 2026.

Local notes: Winners announced at Swinford golf awards

Local notes: Winners announced at Swinford golf awards

Local news: Ballycastle native dies in Scotland

Local notes: Ballina native dies in Cork

Local Notes: Presentation to Mayo All-Ireland winner Ryan O'Donoghue from Golden Gloves Boxing Club, Belmullet.

Local Notes: Presentation to Mayo All-Ireland winner Ryan O'Donoghue from Golden Gloves Boxing Club, Belmullet.

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Sell-out comedian Paddy McDonnell in Ballina

Sell-out comedian Paddy McDonnell in Ballina

Paddy McDonnell’s new show ‘Gouts Out,’ has been filling arenas all over Ireland and will visit Ballina Arts Centre on October 17, for one night only.

80s music event returns to Ballina

80s music event returns to Ballina

A Gala Night of Shooting Stars at Belleek Castle

A Gala Night of Shooting Stars at Belleek Castle

Big final weekend of Ballina Fringe Festival

Big final weekend of Ballina Fringe Festival

Mayo’s All-Ireland victory celebrated with rare display at Turlough Park

Mayo’s All-Ireland victory celebrated with rare display at Turlough Park

life

New Opel Astra to debut at Paris Motor Show

New Opel Astra to debut at Paris Motor Show

A new Opel Astra GSE Line model will celebrate its debut at the Paris Motor Show 2026.

Renault's new Trafic wins International Van of the Year

New Renault Trafic E-Tech EV wins International award

Tried and Tested - The ELEMIS experience at Ballina's Ice House

Tried and Tested - The ELEMIS experience at Ballina's Ice House

Nissan announces a new model for Europe

Nissan announces a new model for Europe

Say ‘Hola’ to SEAT’s refreshed Ibiza supermini

Say ‘Hola’ to SEAT’s refreshed Ibiza supermini

opinion

Neeson won’t let facts get in way of his story

Neeson won’t let facts get in way of his story

RTÉ’s Late Late Show and its presenter, Patrick Kielty are back for another season, starting as usual with a bang. And true to form they seized the most memorable moment of the summer by saluting the singular achievement of the Mayo footballers.

Who knew? Common sense isn't too common

Who knew? Common sense isn't too common

We never miss the water till the well runs dry

We never miss the water till the well runs dry

The pig is one of society's real aristocrats

The pig is one of society's real aristocrats

Prove that your house improves the view

Prove that your house improves the view

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