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Body found on Oileán Acla in search for missing teen

A body has been recovered in the Dooagh area of Oileán Acla, Co Mayo, following an air and ground search for missing teenager Sebastian Palma Sigmond.

Mayo • 10 Jul 23

Lynda Huxley demonstrates the simple but effective design of a swift brick

Building a better future for Ireland's swifts

Nesting bricks and boxes for Ireland's swift population need to be rolled out nationwide, according to a conservationist leading the fight to reverse the species' decline here.

Climate Change • 06 Jul 23

The cyclist, a man in his 70s, was taken to Mayo University Hospital for treatment

Cyclist seriously injured following crash in Co Mayo

A cyclist has been seriously injured following a road crash in Co Mayo. The incident, between a car and a bike, happened on the N84 in Ballyhean at around 12pm yesterday

Connacht • 15 Jun 23

The new section of road opened to traffic today

New stretch of N5 roadway opens in Co Mayo

A new 25km stretch of the N5 in Co Mayo was officially opened by Taoiseach Leo Varadkar this morning and has now opened to traffic.

Connacht • 15 Jun 23

The velorail project in Kiltimagh is being launched following several years of effort by the town's development group

Changing track: Velorail to open in Co Mayo

A section of an old railway line in Co Mayo is getting a new lease of life, with the opening of a new amenity for locals and visitors.

Connacht • 12 Jun 23

Inland Fisheries Ireland said the decision to close the Moy Fishery in Ballina, Co Mayo and the Galway Fishery in Galway city, follows temperature recordings in excess of 20C in recent days

Angling suspended at two fisheries in Galway and Mayo

Salmon and trout angling has been suspended at two fisheries in the west, as a result of high water temperatures and the impact that they may have on stocks.

Connacht • 08 Jun 23

Geraldine Feerick said the team were able to advertise and look for a family to come to the community

Gaeltacht community offers home rent free for a year

A small Gaeltacht community on the Galway-Mayo border is offering a house rent free for a year to a family willing to relocate with children of primary school age.

Connacht • 08 Jun 23

Kyle Pilbrow, 13, died from his injuries at Temple Street Hospital (Pic: RIP.ie)

School pays tribute to Mayo tractor crash victim

The school where Kyle Pilbrow was a first year student has paid tribute to him following his death in a tractor crash in Co Mayo on Saturday.

Connacht • 22 May 23

Finbar Cafferkey was fighting with troops defending the country from the Russian invasion, when he was killed near Bakhmut, on 19 April

Service held in Co Mayo for Irishman killed in Ukraine

Hundreds of people have attended a service of remembrance for a Mayo man who died in Ukraine last month.

Regional • 12 May 23

The dual carriageway being opened today extends from a new N5 roundabout at Turlough, to the Westport Road (Pic: Mayo County Council)

Castlebar bypass opens in Mayo as part of new N5

A section of a multi-million euro road project in Co Mayo is being opened to traffic this morning.

Regional • 26 Apr 23

Colm Gavin is one of several farmers to take part in The Pearl Mussel Project

Eighth-generation Mayo farmer fights for pearl mussel

An eighth-generation sheep farmer from Co Mayo says he's determined to do his bit to ensure the survival of Ireland's longest living animal - the freshwater pearl mussel.

Climate Change • 22 Apr 23

A display of pieces from Mary Robinson's vast archive collection from the University of Galway has been assembled for President Biden's visit (File image)

Mary Robinson to recite poetry ahead of Biden address

Former president Mary Robinson will be in her hometown of Ballina to meet US President Joe Biden later today. It is understood she will speak ahead of Mr Biden's address tonight and recite some poetry.

Biden in Ireland • 17 Apr 23

St Muredach's Cathedral in Ballina ready for the visit of US President Joe Biden

Gardaí issue Mayo travel update ahead of Biden visit

Gardaí have issued an update on travel restrictions around Co Mayo ahead of the visit of US President Joe Biden later today.

Connacht • 14 Apr 23

Knock was one of the more private elements of Joe Biden's Irish visit (Pic: Sinead Mallee)

Moment of quiet reflection for Biden at Knock shrine

Knock shrine was the first stop for Joe Biden's visit to Co Mayo today, where the US President touched the apparition wall and received a tour of the basilica.

Biden in Ireland • 14 Apr 23

Biden to address crowds outside St Muredach's Cathedral

US President Joe Biden will address crowds outside St Muredach's Cathedral in Ballina, Co Mayo, this Friday evening from 7pm.

Connacht • 11 Apr 23

Michael Carr standing on the pop up podium on Garden Street in Ballina

Biden speech in Ballina where 'buzz is off the charts'

US President Joe Biden will make a public address in front of St Muredach's Cathedral in Ballina, Co Mayo, on Friday 14 April, as part of his visit to Ireland.

Connacht • 05 Apr 23

Mayo County Council has been asked to do the utmost to prepare for the possible visit of President Biden

Council urged to ready Ballina for possible Biden visit

Mayo County Council is being urged to implement an immediate programme of works, to prepare Ballina for a possible visit by the US President Joe Biden next month.

Connacht • 29 Mar 23

Valerie French Kilroy was found dead in 2019

Retrial of man accused of murdering wife set for autumn

James Kilroy, who is accused of the murder of his wife Valerie at their rural Co Mayo home, will go on trial for a second time at the Central Criminal Court later this year.

Mayo • 27 Mar 23

Michael McDonagh, from Knock, Co Mayo, died in November 2020

33-year-old man on trial for 2020 Mayo murder

A 33-year-old man has gone on trial for the murder of another man in Co Mayo almost two and a half years ago.

Connacht • 20 Mar 23

The sculpture is located beside the bridge at the seven arch viaduct in the town

Princess Grace sculpture unveiled in Newport

Prince Albert of Monaco has unveiled a sculpture of his late mother Princess Grace in Newport, Co Mayo.

Connacht • 16 Mar 23

The house where John Brogan's body was found was sealed off by gardaí

Murder probe under way after man found dead in Mayo

A murder investigation is under way after a man was found dead by emergency services personnel dealing with a house fire in Co Mayo yesterday evening.

Ireland • 06 Mar 23