Orla Hearns

Public being urged to protect shrinking Enniscrone dunes

by 30/03/20 2:02pm

Business closures and social distancing rules have sent people out in their droves to enjoy exercise in iconic beauty spots like Enniscrone beach in West Sligo of late. While it has never been more important to get out in the...

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Mayo native Jacintha in Italy’s Covid-19 epicentre

by 30/03/20 11:03am

By Orla Hearns Having helplessly watched her adopted home city of Bergamo ravaged by the Covid-19 virus, Ballina native, Jacintha McCarthy (nee McGarry) is publicly sharing her experience of the pandemic in a bid to encourage Irish people to comply...

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Paying a fitting tribute to our recently deceased

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One of the most heart-breaking aspects of the very necessary Government restrictions to curb the spread of Covid-19 is the...

Wednesday, 25/03/20 - 10:09am Read More

Council-run facilities like libraries to close around Mayo

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In response to the COVID-19 preventative measures announced by the Government earlier today, Mayo County Council has confirmed that the...

Thursday, 12/03/20 - 3:56pm Read More

Mayo can be at vanguard of global climate justice mission

By Orla Hearns Being on the peripheral has fostered a unique spirit that elicits great thinking in Mayo. That tradition...

Monday, 09/03/20 - 2:15pm Read More

Ballina resounds to Other Voices

The brilliance of the Other Voices festival and the appeal of Ballina town were recurring comments among the diverse acts...

Friday, 06/03/20 - 10:45am Read More

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Bringing it all back home

Friday, 28/02/20 - 2:45pm

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Other Voices music trail is a microcosm of rising stars

Friday, 28/02/20 - 10:35am

St Michael’s congregation embraces new context for historic church

Thursday, 27/02/20 - 4:14pm

Castlebar’s Lydia set to rock the Other Voices music trail

Thursday, 27/02/20 - 11:12am

Achill’s Graham relishes a return to the Other Voices music trail

Wednesday, 26/02/20 - 10:59am

Sinn Fein tsunami sweeps Sligo-Leitrim

Sunday, 09/02/20 - 10:32pm

David Gray added to line-up for Other Voices in Ballina

Thursday, 06/02/20 - 12:03pm

SIPTU’s ‘Stop 67’ pensions campaign comes to Ballina

Tuesday, 04/02/20 - 1:22pm

2020 Ballina Salmon Festival confirmed

Wednesday, 29/01/20 - 5:19pm

Jackie Clarke Collection celebrates surge in visitor numbers

Wednesday, 22/01/20 - 1:09pm

DNA results awaited on Enniscrone body find

Tuesday, 21/01/20 - 4:31pm

Killala body find not being treated as suspicious

Tuesday, 21/01/20 - 4:12pm

EPA invites Mayo students to take part in €1000 environmental competition

Tuesday, 21/01/20 - 3:54pm

Other Voices Mayo returns to Ballina in February

Friday, 10/01/20 - 3:47pm