Orla Hearns

The bank holiday weekend is about to get even sweeter

by 30/07/21 2:58pm

The recipe for these incredible summer treats had us drooling so much in the Western People newsroom that we thought we should share them with our lovely readers. These Eton Mess Cupcakes are an ideal summer treat and perfect for...

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Department approves extension of south Mayo schools

by 30/07/21 1:47pm

Two Claremorris primary schools will see their facilities extended following approval for planned developments in each. Local FG TD Alan Dillon has confirmed that planned extensions will proceed at St Joseph’s NS, Bekan and Robeen NS in Claremorris after the...

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Exciting Viking archaeological dig experience for local kids

Local kids will be afforded the unique experience of participating in a simulated, controlled archaeological dig at the remains of...

Friday, 30/07/21 - 12:58pm Read More

Mayo folk encouraged to tune in to new positive ageing podcast

A new podcast, ‘The Old Country’, exploring healthy ageing in Ireland was launched this week. The 12-part series is produced...

Thursday, 29/07/21 - 4:04pm Read More

Mayo town included in national poetry event this September

Poetry Ireland has today announced details of Poetry Town, a new initiative, which will see more than a hundred free...

Thursday, 29/07/21 - 12:09pm Read More

Innovative Mayo project included in €2m Creative Climate Action Fund

 Work can progress on a novel project geared transforming one Mayo town’s green space through the use of water thanks...

Thursday, 29/07/21 - 10:35am Read More

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Pyrite redress scheme review extended to September

Thursday, 29/07/21 - 9:52am

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Mayo man on track to complete 1,168km coastal walk on schedule

Wednesday, 28/07/21 - 1:16pm

A quiet revolution at Ballina Credit Union

Wednesday, 28/07/21 - 10:47am

Mayo social enterprise gets funding and support from Rethink Ireland

Tuesday, 27/07/21 - 5:02pm

Mayo town sets community wellbeing as key legacy

Tuesday, 27/07/21 - 2:29pm

Mayo town launches collaborative enhancement venture

Monday, 26/07/21 - 12:09pm

Council slammed for not inspecting properties seeking pyrite redress

Friday, 23/07/21 - 6:50pm

Mayo industry announces €8m expansion plan and jobs boost

Friday, 23/07/21 - 4:15pm

Power cut leaves Mayo communities with water supply issues

Friday, 23/07/21 - 10:08am

Ballina poised to bid sad farewell to a true great

Thursday, 22/07/21 - 4:24pm

Outrage as council refuses pyrite remediation applications

Thursday, 22/07/21 - 1:45pm

Late Mayo TV presenter’s memory lives on with global runathon

Wednesday, 21/07/21 - 2:12pm

€700-a-weekend opportunity if you can grow a grey or white beard

Wednesday, 21/07/21 - 1:30pm

Despairing Mayo musicians campaign for return of live music

Wednesday, 21/07/21 - 12:17pm