Connacht News

Mayo Lotto player scoops incredible prize worth over half a million euro

by 24/10/21 12:24am

A National Lottery ticket has been sold in Turlough Stores XL with its lucky owner bagging a cool €595,521. The lucky Lotto player won the incredible sum in the Match 5+ bonus prize draw and was one of two winners...

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Exciting drama festival finals take place in Ballina next month

by 23/10/21 9:35pm

Following a much-regretted but unavoidable absence due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Ballina One-Act Drama Festival makes a welcome return next month. Being relative newcomers to Ireland’s prestigious drama festival circuit has not prevented the hard-working and ambitious crew behind...

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Massive jobs boost for Mayo following company takeover

Ballina is the subject of a welcome boost earlier this week with confirmation that Lionbridge AI on Emmett St has...

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Applicants sought for Eden suicide prevention programme

A ground-breaking suicide prevention programme will be delivered in Mayo, Roscommon, and Galway in the coming months, offering hope to...

Saturday, 23/10/21 - 11:48am Read More

School pays tribute to long-serving member of staff on her retirement

St Joseph’s Secondary School in Foxford has paid tribute to their School Secretary on her final day at work. Patricia...

Saturday, 23/10/21 - 11:43am Read More

Ballina mum-of-three raises funds for breast cancer with 5km run/walk

Mum-of-three Debbie Duffy (nee McCole) completed a 5km fundraising run/walk in her hometown of Ballina on Sunday last. She might...

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National Lottery reveals location where bumper prize was won in Mayo

The National Lottery are continuing to urge Lotto players all over the country to check their tickets from Wednesday night’s...

Saturday, 23/10/21 - 10:45am Read More

Progress update on multi-million euro Ballina project

Image of the Quay in Ballina, located on the Moy Estuary
Fine Gael Spokesperson on Tourism and Sport, Alan Dillon TD, has welcomed news on the potential Ballina Quay Regeneration Project...

Friday, 22/10/21 - 4:59pm Read More

Mayo native to receive Presidential Award for his work with Irish Diaspora

A native of Mayo has been acknowledged for his work with the Irish Diaspora in the United States with a...

Friday, 22/10/21 - 3:24pm Read More

Witness appeal after a young woman was struck by a firework

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses after a young woman was struck in the face by a firework in Eyre Square...

Friday, 22/10/21 - 12:53pm Read More

Improvements on the way for Mayo amenities

Fine Gael Spokesperson for Tourism and Sport, Alan Dillon TD, has welcomed funding of €75,979 in outdoor activity funding for...

Friday, 22/10/21 - 11:58am Read More

Mayo entries sought for global art competition

Westport Lions Club is seeking local schools to get involved in this year’s global Peace Poster contest. This year’s theme...

Friday, 22/10/21 - 10:27am Read More

Week on week increase in number of Covid patients at hospital

The number of patients with confirmed cases of Covid-19 at Mayo University Hospital (MUH) has increased in the last week....

Friday, 22/10/21 - 12:02am Read More

Popular Mayo nightclub announces their reopening plans

The Castle Late Night Venue in Westport has announced that it will officially reopen for the first time in over...

Thursday, 21/10/21 - 11:40pm Read More

Successful Electronic and Furniture Store Opening in Mayo tomorrow

N17 Superstores Ballina’s Grand Opening is taking place at 11am tomorrow morning, and to celebrate it, they are having a...

Thursday, 21/10/21 - 9:44pm Read More

Mayo motorist flagged in excess of speed limit on National Slow Down Day

A motorist on a busy Mayo road has been clocked 11km/h over the speed limit during Gardaí and GoSafe checks...

Thursday, 21/10/21 - 5:22pm Read More

New Report Praises Mayo County Council For Online Services

A new report has complimented Mayo County Council for their good practice in online planning services. The report (‘Office Planning...

Thursday, 21/10/21 - 5:20pm Read More

North Mayo Pyrite Group held demonstration today

Mayo homeowners affected by pyrite-contaminated blocks staged demonstration home of Noel O’Boyle from Crossmolina (F26 RY91), which is badly affected...

Thursday, 21/10/21 - 4:09pm Read More

Legal Fees for Families of R116 Helicopter Crash will be resolved quickly – Minister Ryan

The families of the victims of the R116 helicopter crash off the coast of Blacksod Bay back in March 2017...

Thursday, 21/10/21 - 2:49pm Read More

Local actors sought for feature film to be shot in Mayo this winter

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A film production company is seeking actors between the ages of 20 and 45 to feature in a film that...

Thursday, 21/10/21 - 2:41pm Read More