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Busy trade at Gold sale in Ballyhaunis as value of the precious metal soars

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Busy trade at Gold sale in Ballyhaunis as value of the precious metal soars

Global economic uncertainty and the higher cost of living are driving people to sell their old gold, according to gold buyer Shane Crossan, who travels to Ballyhaunis from Donegal every few months to buy the precious metal.

Down Syndrome Ireland’s Mayo Branch celebrates Marvelous Martin

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Down Syndrome Ireland’s Mayo Branch celebrates Marvelous Martin

Down Syndrome Ireland’s Mayo branch is gearing up for World Down Syndrome Day on March 21st. Ahead of the big day, the branch is shining a spotlight on one of their longest-standing and most cherished members, Martin McLoughlin.

Congrats: Big winner in Mayo GAA club's lotto draw

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Congrats: Big winner in Mayo GAA club's lotto draw

Rory Hynes was the winner of the Claremorris GAA Club 50/50 draw last week, taking home €1,090. Rory purchased the winning ticket in PJ Byrne’s.

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Congrats: local woman on lucky streak scoops consecutive wins in Club draw

Congrats: local woman on lucky streak scoops consecutive wins in Club draw

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Congrats: Students from Mayo town continue to achieve success

Congrats: Students from Mayo town continue to achieve success

life

Frugal Jeep Avenger 4xe is impressive

Frugal Jeep Avenger 4xe is impressive

gaa

GAA legend pays visit to Mayo club's facilities

GAA legend pays visit to Mayo club's facilities

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Mayo County Council passes motion on Irish unity

Mayo County Council passes motion on Irish unity

Members of Mayo Co Council have approved a notice of motion by Cllr Gerry Murray calling for preparations for Irish unity. Cllr Murray told the March meeting of the council that Irish unity was "a very real issue and the groundwork needs to be done".

Leeds Award for man with proud Mayo roots

Leeds Award for man with proud Mayo roots

Major move proposed in Mayo to tackle housing crisis

Major move proposed in Mayo to tackle housing crisis

Rain on your parade or St Patrick's Day sunshine? Here is tomorrow's forecast for Mayo

Rain on your parade or St Patrick's Day sunshine? Here is tomorrow's forecast for Mayo

Mayo musician plays at funeral of Irish Olympic great

Mayo musician plays at funeral of Irish Olympic great

sport

Bulls lead from start to book top flight return

Bulls lead from start to book top flight return

Bank of Ireland J1B League Final Westport 26 Corinthians 2nd 20 Fiona Halligan at Dexcom Stadium Westport secured promotion to the J1A after defeating ...

Champions come through tough battle in Beltra

Champions come through tough battle in Beltra

It’s not every night you’ll sit beside the Ireland manager

It’s not every night you’ll sit beside the Ireland manager

Cup wait continues for Muredach’s boys

Cup wait continues for Muredach’s boys

Mayo girls win national honours

Mayo girls win national honours

community

Local Notes: Students from Knockanillo NS make their Confirmation.

Local Notes: Students from Knockanillo NS make their Confirmation.

Celebrated 40th anniversary in business:The late Ben McTiernan:25 game fundraiser for Children's Hospice.

Local Notes: Erris Pool Events added new Rasson Apollo pool table to their collection.

Local Notes: Erris Pool Events added new Rasson Apollo pool table to their collection.

Local Notes: Prestigious awards for former students of Claremorris school

Local Notes: Prestigious awards for former students of Claremorris school

Local Notes: Senior scouts visit Clogher Heritage Centre.

Local Notes: Senior scouts visit Clogher Heritage Centre.

Local Notes: Garrymore GAA present their 1st Rounders of the Year Award.

Local Notes: Garrymore GAA present their 1st Rounders of the Year Award.

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Renowned Mayo band to mark 80th anniversary

Renowned Mayo band to mark 80th anniversary

Music, memories and village pride will take centre stage in Achill this March as Keel Pipe Band celebrates its 80th anniversary, marking eight decades of tradition.

Bonniconlon Drama Society stages comedy classic

Bonniconlon Drama Society stages comedy classic

Castleconnor group return to stage with fantastic play

Castleconnor group return to stage with fantastic play

A showcase of brilliant youthful art

A showcase of brilliant youthful art

Fascinating feature film at Mayo Movieworld

Fascinating feature film at Mayo Movieworld

life

BYD Seal 6 Super Hybrid arrives in Ireland

BYD Seal 6 Super Hybrid arrives in Ireland

BYD has introduced its family-sized Seal 6 Super Hybrid - a plug-in hybrid with intelligent BYD Super DM technology.

Toyota's all-new C-HR+ arrives in Ireland

Toyota's all-new C-HR+ arrives in Ireland

'Positive feel' around upcoming milk price announcements

'Positive feel' around upcoming milk price announcements

Tackling grassland management in a challenging spring

Tackling grassland management in a challenging spring

Rising fuel costs show EU should import ethanol from Brazil – not beef

Rising fuel costs show EU should import ethanol from Brazil – not beef

opinion

The crown, the thief and the tarnished jewels

The crown, the thief and the tarnished jewels

The gullible English have always had a weakness for the sort of Irishman who makes them feel both robbed and appreciative of the experience.

Respect needed in debate on transgenderism

Respect needed in debate on transgenderism

Some outside-the-box thinking might be no harm

Some outside-the-box thinking might be no harm

By-elections have an energy all of their own

By-elections have an energy all of their own

Spending €25m on 'The Pro' is questionable

Spending €25m on 'The Pro' is questionable

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