Author Martina Devlin to speak at Westport Library on June 23rd
Local residents are invited to a literary event in Westport where author Martina Devlin will give a talk at Westport Library on Tuesday, June 23rd at 7 PM. The event is part of...
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22 Jun 2026 latest- planningHouse renovation with roof raise, extensions and new garageMayo
- planningRetention of new side window and revised windows on side and front of houseBallina
- planningOld house demolished, new house built on Abbey Street, BallinrobeBallinrobe
- planningTwo-storey extension replacing single-storey conservatoryBallina
- planningCottage renovation and extension with improved access and sewer connectionLouisburgh
- planningPlanning conditional: We, Simon Beale + Associates, are applying to Mayo County Council, on behalf of...Ballina
- planningPlanning conditional: Permission to construct a private dwelling house , a private Garage, with on site...Ballinrobe
- whats onAuthor Martina Devlin to speak at Westport Library on June 23rdWestport
- sportMayo advance to All Ireland Senior Championship quarterfinals after victory over DunagallMayo
- sportMayo and Meath secure key sports victories in recent matchesMayo
- planningRetention of existing garage and shed at rear of houseCastlebar
- planningPlanning conditional: The development will consist of the demolition of the existing dwelling on-site...Ballina
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Mayo advance to All Ireland Senior Championship quarterfinals after victory over Dunagall
Mayo secured their place in the quarterfinals with a 1-15 to 2-6 win against Dunagall. Lisa Cafferkey's late goal sealed the victory, while Meath also progressed after defeating...
Mayo and Meath secure key sports victories in recent matches
Mayo held off a late Dunne Golf fightback to win, while Meath defeated Tyrone with Maeve Maxwell scoring the decisive goal. Both matches took place at Healy Park.
Foxford to mark 249th anniversary of Admiral Brown's birth with commemorative events
Foxford will host a series of events tomorrow to celebrate the 249th anniversary of Admiral Brown's birth. Organised by the Admiral Brown Society and Mayo County Council, the...
Also covered in: Ballina
Foxford Celebrates 200th Anniversary of Admiral Brown with Naval Event
Foxford, Mayo, is preparing to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Admiral Brown's birth with a naval-themed event, including potential visits from the Argentine Naval Training...
Dara Calleary TD spoke in the Dáil: Social Welfare Appeals
Dara Calleary TD (Fianna Fáil, Mayo) contributed to the question on “Social Welfare Appeals”.
Court Reports
All court cases →21 May
Judge should have convicted drivers caught like 'fish in a barrel' in 'unjust speed zone'
The High Court has ruled that a District Court judge erred in law when he refused to convict thirty-four drivers caught speeding at Clogheen, Monasterevin in County Kildare. In December 2024, Judge Andrew...
Summary on localnews.ie20 MayHigh Court places stay on dismissal of garda who carried out 'terrifying, protracted assault' on then-wife
The High Court has granted a stay on a notice of dismissal against a garda convicted of assaulting his then-wife. Mr Justice Sara Phelan approved the stay, which suspends dismissal proceedings until 14 July....
Summary on localnews.ie07 May'Most people come here to bring a little bit of calm into their lives': discrimination claim over yoga studio ban after anti-Christmas 'outb
A man from Enniscrone, County Sligo, has lost a religious discrimination claim at the Workplace Relations Commission following his lifetime ban from a yoga studio in Ballina, County Mayo. Peter McKeon had...
Summary on localnews.ie06 MayJudge asks for information on allegation that garda photographed whistleblower in court
A High Court judge has requested information regarding an allegation that a senior garda photographed a whistleblower and three accompanying individuals inside a courtroom. The Practice Directions and Rules...
Summary on localnews.ie27 AprShift to card payments saw service station worker unfairly dismissed
A service station operator in Charlestown, County Mayo, has been ordered to pay €1,250 in compensation to a former employee following a determination by the Workplace Relations Commission. Eve Kilcoyne, who...
Summary on localnews.iePlanning
All planning →Planning applications, decisions and objections.
House renovation with roof raise, extensions and new garage
Sean Suzanne Duffy wants to give their house at Crowhill in Cloontia a major overhaul. The work includes knocking down the rear extension and front porch, raising the roof level, adding new side and rear extensions, building a new garage, and upgrading the wastewater treatment system. They're also tidying up the site...
Retention of new side window and revised windows on side and front of house
Michael Orla Hallinan is seeking permission to keep changes already made to their home at 51 Rockwell, Killala Road in Ballina. The work involves adding a new window to the side of the house and changing the window layout on both the side and front of the building.
Also covered in: Killala
Old house demolished, new house built on Abbey Street, Ballinrobe
David Ailish Killeen wants to knock down an existing house on Abbey Street in Ballinrobe and build a new dwelling house in its place. The application includes associated site works to prepare the ground for the new build.
Two-storey extension replacing single-storey conservatory
Stephanie McAndrew is planning to knock down a single-storey conservatory on the back of her house in Gorteen, Ballina, and replace it with a new two-storey extension. The application is now with Mayo County Council for consideration.
Cottage renovation and extension with improved access and sewer connection
Patrick O'Malley is looking to renovate and extend an existing cottage at Caher in Louisburgh. The work includes updating the site access and connecting to the public sewer system.
Planning conditional: We, Simon Beale + Associates, are applying to Mayo County Council, on behalf of Charles River for fu
Charles River Laboratories — Carrowntreila, Ballina, Mayo, F26 D786. We, Simon Beale + Associates, are applying to Mayo County Council, on behalf of Charles River for fu...
Politics & TDs
Meet your TDs →Dáil contributions and parliamentary questions from your TDs.
Paul Lawless TD asked the Minister for Climate: Energy Prices
Asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment given that a loyal Electric Ireland customer received a €100 credit in 2023, followed by discounts of 28% in 2024, 18%...
Keira Keogh TD spoke in the Dáil: Ceisteanna ó na Comhaltaí Eile - Other Members’ Questions
Keira Keogh TD (Fine Gael, Mayo) contributed to the questions on “Ceisteanna ó na Comhaltaí Eile - Other Members’ Questions”.
Keira Keogh TD asked the Minister for Culture: Broadcasting Sector
Asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if he will consider measures to strengthen the sustainability of local and regional media outlets serving rural...
Alan Dillon TD spoke in the Dáil: Legislative Process
Alan Dillon TD (Fine Gael, Mayo) contributed to the question on “Legislative Process”.
Paul Lawless TD asked the Minister for Health: Hospital Staff
Asked the Minister for Health if he is aware of the reported extended medical leave and forthcoming retirement of the paediatric diabetes clinical nurse specialist at Mayo...
Rose Conway-Walsh TD asked the Minister for Health: Medical Qualifications
Asked the Minister for Health if her attention has been drawn to the difficulties being experienced by Irish students studying physiotherapy abroad in sourcing clinical...
Crime & Gardaí
520 storiesGarda appeals, incidents and crime news.
High Court places stay on dismissal of garda who carried out 'terrifying, protracted assault' on then-wife
The High Court has granted a stay on a notice of dismissal against a garda convicted of assaulting his then-wife. Mr Justice Sara Phelan approved the stay, which suspends...
'Most people come here to bring a little bit of calm into their lives': discrimination claim over yoga studio ban after anti-Christmas 'outburst' rejected
A man from Enniscrone, County Sligo, has lost a religious discrimination claim at the Workplace Relations Commission following his lifetime ban from a yoga studio in Ballina,...
Also covered in: Enniscrone
Shift to card payments saw service station worker unfairly dismissed
A service station operator in Charlestown, County Mayo, has been ordered to pay €1,250 in compensation to a former employee following a determination by the Workplace Relations...
Accountant jailed for stealing €1.4m from KPMG
A qualified accountant from Shrule, County Mayo, has been sentenced to two years in custody at Galway Circuit Criminal Court after pleading guilty to stealing €1.4m from his...
'Unfortunate situation' sees jury dismissed in trial of man accused of 'indescribably savage' murder
A jury has been discharged in the trial of a 33-year-old man accused of murdering a 58-year-old at a housing unit on Tone Street in Ballina, County Mayo in October 2024. The...
Man admits Mayo claw hammer attack
A 23-year-old man from Ballina has pleaded guilty to assault causing harm following a violent incident outside St Mary's Secondary School in April 2021. Taylor Moran admitted...
Also covered in: Castlebar
GAA & Sport
7 storiesFixtures, results and club news.
Mayo vs Meath All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Match Set for McHale Park
The GAA has announced Down referee Paul Faloon will officiate Mayo's crucial All-Ireland Senior Football Championship clash with Meath at McHale Park. The game, vital for Mayo's...
Mayo and Tyrone Championship Match Highlights New Rules in Gaelic Football
A local radio listener discusses the condensed championship schedule and impact of new rules on Gaelic football, noting high-scoring matches and challenges in following the...
Tyrone and Mayo clash in tight All-Ireland Senior Football Championship match
Tyrone and Mayo exchanged points in a tightly contested All-Ireland Senior Football Championship game, ending the first half 8-8. Galway also secured a dominant victory over...
Mayo and Tyrone clash in tight Gaelic football encounter at Healy Park
A closely contested Gaelic football match between Mayo and Tyrone ended in a 8-8 draw at O'Neill's Healy Park, with both teams showing strong defensive performances. The game...
Mayo Soccer Match Heats Up at Healy Park
A tense soccer match at Healy Park saw a missed goal opportunity and heated play as Mayo led in the second half. The game's intensity increased under hot conditions with multiple...
Galway and Louth advance in All Ireland Football Championship
Galway defeated Westmeath 3-21 to 2-21 in Salt Hill, while Louth secured a dramatic 2-20 to 2-19 win over Armagh in the last round 2A game. Tyrone edged Mayo 7-8 in a tight...
Community & Events
3 storiesParish bulletins, fundraising, festivals.
Rural Schools Face Closure as Housing Opportunities Decline in West Ireland
The INTO has highlighted that 11 rural national schools in the West of Ireland face closure due to limited housing opportunities for local families. The issue has sparked calls...
Anti-racism protesters gather outside Dublin GPO in response to Northern Ireland riots
Anti-racism demonstrators gathered outside the GPO in Dublin today, following race riots in Northern Ireland. The event, organised by United Against Racism and Le Caille, called...
Fundraising for 1937 tragedy memorial in Kirkintilloch
A 90th anniversary memorial is being planned for ten Irish boys who died in a 1937 fire in Scotland. Funds are being raised through a JustGiving page to commemorate the event.
People & Faces
Homecomings, anniversaries, weddings, retirements — the lighter local-radio chatter. More once the radio-share sync resumes.
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Author Martina Devlin to speak at Westport Library on June 23rd
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Achill
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Swinford
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Ballinrobe
Old house demolished, new house built on Abbey Street, Ballinrobe
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Crossmolina
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Killala
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Foxford
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Louisburgh
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Kiltimagh
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