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Two men in 20s killed in Co Mayo road crash

Garda forensic investigators have spent the day carrying out a detailed examination at the site in Co Mayo, where two men died in a traffic collision.

Connacht • 02 Feb 23

Mayo County Council has used CPOs to buy three adjoining structures on Ellison Street on the main route through Castlebar

Derelict buildings could be repurposed in Mayo

Funding of €150 million is to be provided to local authorities to allow them to buy derelict buildings, which can be repurposed for housing.

Connacht • 30 Jan 23

Two people are being treated at Mayo University Hospital following the crash

Woman dies, two injured, in Mayo road crash

A 22-year-old woman has died and two other people have been injured following a single vehicle collision in Co Mayo.

Ireland • 28 Jan 23

Baxter International plans to spin off its renal care and acute therapies units into a separate company

Baxter Healthcare writes to staff over restructuring

Management at Baxter Healthcare in Co Mayo has written to workers following the recent announcement of global restructuring by the US multinational.

Regional • 09 Jan 23

Sandra Collins was last seen on the night of 4 December 2000 in Killala, Co Mayo

Fresh appeal over murder of Sandra Collins 22 years ago

Gardaí investigating the murder of Sandra Collins are renewing their appeal for information on the 22nd anniversary of her disappearance.

Ireland • 04 Dec 22

Hundreds gathered along the shores of Lough Lannagh in Castlebar

Hundreds attend memorial event for Tuam babies

Hundreds of people have attended an event in Castlebar, Co Mayo, tonight to commemorate those who died in the Tuam Mother and Baby Home.

Regional • 12 Nov 22

Refugees pictured at Breaffy Woods Hotel in Mayo earlier this year

Call for information over Ukrainian refugees in Mayo

Mayo councillor Michael Kilcoyne has said local residents are entitled to have information about Ukrainians being accommodated in their communities and the impact of this.

Connacht • 12 Nov 22

Emergency services were called to a section of the N5, near Islandeady, shortly after 4am this morning

Woman critical after being found unconscious in Mayo

A woman is in a critical condition in hospital, after being found unconscious at the side of a road in Co Mayo this morning.

Connacht • 16 Oct 22

Fairies, Pixies and Goblins are just some of the enchanting mix of dancers at Youth Ballet West as they return to the magical medieval setting of Claregalway Castle

200 artists took part in Galway City Culture Night

Galway City Culture Night saw over 200 artists taking part in an array of visual arts, music, film and storytelling.

Connacht • 23 Sep 22

The man was rescued after an operation lasting almost 22 hours

Man rescued from sea cave after hours trapped on ledge

A man has been airlifted to hospital, following his rescue from a sea cave in north Mayo this afternoon.

Connacht • 18 Sep 22

The scheme is limited to applicants in towns with a population of more than 400 people, which Independent Councillor Mark Duffy said prevents property owners in smaller areas from availing of the potential benefits

Mayo Council calls for property scheme extension

Mayo County Council has called on Minister for Housing Darragh O'Brien to extend a scheme for the refurbishment of vacant and derelict properties.

Regional • 14 Sep 22

The agencies affected include the Irish Wheelchair Association in Cork, St. Josephs Foundation, EmployAbility Cork, Western Care, Ability West and selected community employment (CE) schemes in Donegal

Community sector workers in four counties to strike

Unions have announced a series of one-day strike actions in community and voluntary sector agencies in Galway, Mayo, Cork and Donegal later this month.

Regional • 01 Sep 22

Ukrainian Ambassador Larysa Gerasko thanked Irish people for welcoming refugees

Novena returns to Knock with special theme of hope

Today marks prayers for peace in Ukraine with a special ceremony in the Basilica of Knock, the theme of the Novena being 'A Journey of Hope'.

Regional • 19 Aug 22

Witness appeal following fatal collision in Mayo

Elderly woman dies after two-car collision in Co Mayo

A woman in her 90s has died following a two-car collision in Co Mayo yesterday evening.

Regional • 16 Aug 22

The herd of Old Irish goats from Mulranny in Mayo relocated to Howth Hill last year to help prevent gorse fires in the area (Image: Des Mullan)

Mayo goats help prevent gorse fires on Howth Hill

A herd of goats from Mayo who are "living happily" after taking up residency in Dublin last year are working hard to prevent gorse fires on the Hill of Howth.

Regional • 08 Aug 22

It was the family's case that if Mr Mulchrone had been admitted and given IV fluids and antibiotics when he first attended the hospital, he would have survived

Family settles action over death of 21-year-old in Mayo

The family of a 21-year-old man who died of blood poisoning after being discharged from a hospital emergency department the day before, has settled a High Court action over his death.

Courts • 27 Jul 22

The incident occurred at around 3.15am at Dooagh in Keel on Achill island

Pedestrian, 40s, dies after being hit by car in Mayo

A man in his 40s has died after being hit by a car in Co Mayo in the early hours of this morning.

Regional • 25 Jul 22

Community first responders Darren Forde, Odette Duignan and Eimear Morrin climbing the reek with defibrillator equipment

Three defibrillators installed on Croagh Patrick

A community initiative in Co Mayo has seen the rollout of three defibrillators on Croagh Patrick ahead of Reek Sunday.

Regional • 24 Jun 22

Sally Rooney (right) with Neil Freshwater of Zurick at the Dalkey Literary Festival

Rooney and Kennefick win big at Dalkey Literary awards

The winners of this year's Dalkey Literary Awards have been announced as author Sally Rooney and poet Victoria Kennefick.

Regional • 18 Jun 22

SIPTU says its members have not had a pay rise in more than a decade (File image)

Care and community workers balloted for strike action

Members of SIPTU employed in several care and community organisations, including the Irish Wheelchair Association, have begun a ballot for strike action in a long running pay dispute.

Ireland • 16 Jun 22

Irish Water pleaded guilty at Dublin District Court today to breaching the terms of its licence

Irish Water fined for pollution in Mayo and Roscommon

Irish Water has pleaded guilty to raw sewage pollution of a bathing and swimming area at Blacksod Bay in Co Mayo and contaminating a Co Roscommon river.

Regional • 15 Jun 22

The crew of Rescue R116 (L-R) Dara Fitzpatrick, Mark Duffy, Paul Ormsby and Ciarán Smith

Longing to recover those lost at sea after R116 inquest

The deaths of Rescue 116 crew members on Blackrock Island have shone a light on shortcomings, shortcuts and short-term planning, writes Western Correspondent Pat McGrath.

Analysis and Comment • 04 Jun 22

The crew of R116 died when their helicopter crashed in March 2017

Father of R116 pilot praises jury for 'amazing job'

Verdicts of accidental death have been returned by a jury at the inquests into the Rescue 116 helicopter crash five years ago.

Ireland • 02 Jun 22

The inquest was formally opened in April 2018 but was adjourned to allow for the completion of separate investigations into the tragedy

Inquest into deaths of R116 crew to resume tomorrow

The inquests into the deaths of four Coast Guard crew members, five years ago, have been adjourned for the night and will resume in the morning.

Connacht • 01 Jun 22

The walkers gathered first at Louisburgh, where acclaimed musician and writer Patrick O'Laoghaire played at an informal ceremony (Photo credit: Rogers Whelan/Afri)

Famine walk returns after two year absence

The Afri Famine Walk, which commemorates those who made the journey in search of food during An Gorta Mór, has returned to Co Mayo after a two-year absence.

Connacht • 21 May 22