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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

Gardaí at Castlebar have appealed for information

Man arrested after man's body found at house in Co Mayo

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the discovery of a man's body at a house in Castlebar, Co Mayo.

Mayo • 05 Mar 23

'Cróga' is recovering at Dingle Oceanworld (Pic: Dingle Oceanworld)

'Miracle' loggerhead turtle washes up on Mayo coast

The survival of a tiny loggerhead turtle in freezing temperatures thousands of miles from home is being described as "an absolute miracle".

Connacht • 23 Feb 23

Couple settle case against HSE after newborn's death

A couple whose baby died three days after his birth at Mayo University Hospital has settled a case against the HSE.

Courts • 16 Feb 23

The crash in Kerry occurred on the N71 Kenmare to Bantry road at Drominassig

Two killed in separate road crashes in Mayo and Kerry

Two men have been killed in separate road crashes in counties Mayo and Kerry.

Regional • 16 Feb 23

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