Connacht News

Mayo town shines thanks to class community spirit

by 17/04/21 10:20pm

History was made in one Mayo town this morning when over 250 people took to the streets at 8am for a record spring clean. The clean-up was coordinated by the local voluntary Ballina Community Clean Up Group in conjunction with...

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Tributes paid to teenager who died tragically

by 17/04/21 10:25am

The Erris area has been left reeling by the sudden and tragic death of Raphael Sunday. Raphael had lived most of his young life in the Bangor Erris area where he had been fostered by a local family. The teenager...

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Mayo village reveals plans for innovative housing scheme

Roof truss under construction
Kilmovee has long been associated with providing community services, and a housing project with supported living for older people is...

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Water outages in Kiltimagh as Irish Water repairs burst pipe

A number of residents and businesses in Kiltimagh are experiencing water outages following a significant burst on the main water...

Friday, 16/04/21 - 5:01pm Read More

Man arrested in connection with production of a firearm

Gardaí investigating the production of a firearm in Swinford two days ago arrested a man earlier today. Gardaí from the...

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Work due to resume on multi-million Euro Mary Robinson Centre

The construction of Ballina’s Mary Robinson Centre is expected to recommence next month with the easing of Covid-19 restrictions. The...

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Significant drug seizure in the region following a Garda operation

Gardaí have arrested a man and seized €90,000 worth of Cocaine and Cannabis herb following an operation in Ballinasloe yesterday...

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Mayo woman gives birth in Brisbane bike lane

A Mayo woman gave birth to a baby boy in a bike lane in Brisbane during rush-hour traffic. Castlebar natives...

Thursday, 15/04/21 - 9:53pm Read More

Property prices in Mayo area are among the lowest in the country

An area in Mayo has one of the lowest median prices for household dwelling purchases of any Eircode in the...

Thursday, 15/04/21 - 4:26pm Read More

Car parking and clamping fee charges at MUH revealed

Figures released by the HSE show that over €2 million has been paid out in car parking charges and clamping...

Thursday, 15/04/21 - 3:27pm Read More

Frustration over stalled running track and playing fields project

Fine Gael TD Alan Dillon has outlined his frustration with the lack of progress in the delivery of the second...

Thursday, 15/04/21 - 2:18pm Read More

Aurivo sees record revenues despite pandemic

Co-op Aurivo has reported an increase in revenues and operating profits for 2020 despite the Covid-19 crisis The Sligo-based co-operative...

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Funding for world-class facilities secured for three locations

Funding for the development of facilities for outdoor water-based activities has been secured for Keel Beach, Achill, Carrowmore Beach, Louisburgh...

Thursday, 15/04/21 - 10:31am Read More

Go Purple to raise awareness and funds for Mayo Women’s Support Service

Friday, April 23 is designated as Go Purple Day, a national day of fundraising and awareness for local domestic violence...

Thursday, 15/04/21 - 9:43am Read More

Major revamp planned for East Mayo town centre

  Works to refurbish a landmark building in Ballyhaunis, heat the local swimming pool, and build a new pedestrian bridge...

Thursday, 15/04/21 - 9:32am Read More

Mayo town plans united front to make clean sweep of Earth Day

The community of Ballina is being rallied to play its part in the global environmental initiative that is Earth Day...

Wednesday, 14/04/21 - 4:20pm Read More

“Wild Mountain Thyme” set for summer screening in Irish cinemas

Wild Mountain Thyme movie
Movie fans eager to see the Mayo-filmed “Wild Mountain Thyme”, which stars Jamie Dornan, Emily Blunt, Jon Hamm and Christopher...

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Catherine Corless ‘dismayed’ by inaction over exhumation of babies remains

By Michelle Devane, PA Historian and campaigner Catherine Corless said she was “naive” to believe that action would be taken...

Wednesday, 14/04/21 - 11:46am Read More

Road now clear following traffic accident

A collision between a bus and a car in Kiltmagh caused traffic disruption earlier this morning. The accident occurred on...

Wednesday, 14/04/21 - 10:30am Read More

Covid-19 patient numbers at MUH remain low

There were two confirmed cases of Covid-19 at Mayo University Hospital as of 8pm last night. That figure is unchanged...

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