Mayo news

Touching tributes mark anniversary of Ballina garda’s death

by 07/07/20 5:21pm

The 1984 hit song, ‘Purple Rain’ by Prince echoed across the River Moy from Crocketts on The Quay in Ballina on Monday evening. It was the latest in a series of heart-breaking tributes marking the first anniversary of the sudden...

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Mayo public urged to apply to host community seed libraries

by 07/07/20 2:33pm

Energia and GIY have been getting Ireland growing with the distribution of 1,000 free GROWBoxes to homes nationwide during lockdown. Now they have announced the next round of prizes in the Get Ireland Growing initiative, with €10,000 worth of food...

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Mayo town defies the odds to confirm festival go ahead

Crossmolina Nephin Festival logo
The community of Crossmolina has pulled off an impressive feat by organising a five-day festival that will be safely staged...

Monday, 06/07/20 - 3:43pm Read More

Sound Ballina inspires Mick D’s latest rap

Ballina’s campaign to be named Ireland’s Sound Town for 2020 has gained a high profile new ambassador. At the end...

Saturday, 04/07/20 - 6:50pm Read More

Plans for x-ray and ultrasound services at Ballina development

Ballina Primary Care Centre
An x-ray and ultrasound suite are among the services that could be delivered at Ballina Primary Care Centre subject to...

Friday, 03/07/20 - 5:06pm Read More

New appointment sees Mayo distillery primed for global growth

The Ballina based-whiskey distillery, Connacht Whiskey, is set to intensify the expansion of its brands internationally and the acceleration of...

Friday, 03/07/20 - 12:25pm Read More

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Thursday, 02/07/20 - 6:05pm

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Ballina’s Aaron among world’s top 10 outstanding young people

Wednesday, 01/07/20 - 7:14pm

Stunning new video highlights north Mayo’s staycation appeal

Tuesday, 30/06/20 - 4:00pm

Flood concerns in Crossmolina as River Deel waters rise

Monday, 29/06/20 - 4:02pm

Mayo FF members hold emergency meeting over Calleary snub

Sunday, 28/06/20 - 4:30pm

Storm warning for West has just been upgraded

Sunday, 28/06/20 - 2:48pm

New service set to boost Ballina’s busy rail freight business

Thursday, 25/06/20 - 2:27pm

Miracle of nature ends in tragedy on the Moy in Ballina

Thursday, 25/06/20 - 1:32pm

New study reveals full extent of microplastic fibres in waters off Mayo

Thursday, 25/06/20 - 8:06am

Plan to demolish vacant Ballina bakery for new development

Tuesday, 23/06/20 - 1:55pm

67k new north Mayo genealogy records now available online

Monday, 22/06/20 - 8:37pm

Performers of popular Mayo musical return with stunning virtual performance

Monday, 22/06/20 - 2:50pm

Ireland West Airport announces date for reopening

Saturday, 20/06/20 - 1:47pm

Council clears 15 tonnes of illegally dumped rubbish in Ballina

Friday, 19/06/20 - 11:22am