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Regional Assembly reiterates support for extension of Western Rail Corridor to Sligo
1+ hour, 14+ min ago (630+ words) 10 Feb 2026 4:00 PM The lack of accessibility to rail infrastructure in the Northwest has been described as the region's "Achilles Heel' by John Daly, Economist with the Northern and Western Regional Assembly (NWRA)." Addressing a meeting of the Western Inter-County Railway…...
Vacant property refurbishment grant scheme expands in Mayo
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (213+ words) Since the scheme's inception Mayo County Council's Vacant Homes Office has processed nearly 1,000 applications. 09 Feb 2026 2:00 PM In Mayo, the scheme has garnered considerable interest. Since the scheme's inception'Mayo County Council's Vacant Homes Office has processed nearly 1,000 applications, with'over "11,000,000 paid out…...
Ireland West Airport Knock issues important update for Mayo fliers
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (166+ words) 09 Feb 2026 8:30 AM Ireland West Airport has issued an important update to those flying to and from Mayo regarding flights between Ireland and the UK. The new regulations on E-Visas and ID requirements come into effect on Wednesday, February 25. From that…...
'Every step counts' as Louisburgh battles Westport for Connacht glory
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (1072+ words) Anna Morahan,Michelle Mulhern & Sharon O Reilly from Louisburgh's walking army 08 Feb 2026 7:00 PM "It's genuinely the conversation, if you go into the chemist now, 'Are we going to hold it?', Sharon McNamara, the healthy clubs officer for Louisburgh GAA tells…...
'We showed maturity' says Mayo LGFA forward Tara Needham after narrow Tipperary win
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (155+ words) 08 Feb 2026 5:47 PM Mayo LGFA forward Tara Needham speaks to The Mayo News after her side's narrow win over Tipperary in the Lidl National Football League Division 2 encounter in Swinford Amenity Park on Sunday afternoon. Mayo eventually came away with a…...
How to watch Mayo v Tipperary in Ladies Football League
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (174+ words) 08 Feb 2026 12:30 PM All roads lead to Swinford Amenity Park today (Sunday, February 8) when Mayo and Tipperary will go head-to-head in search of two big points on the Ladies' National Football League table. Both sides have one win to their name…...
Made in Mayo by AI: New app promises to help older people book public transport
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (877+ words) 08 Feb 2026 11:00 AM HE doesn't know how to write code. But he is curious and being open to new AI technologies has helped Alex Santos create an app that will make the lives of many people easier. Its name: Passenger.ie....
Sinn Féin to mark 50th anniversary of death of Mayo hunger striker
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (656+ words) Frank Stagg (IMAGE: RT) 07 Feb 2026 7:00 PM A commemoration to mark the 50th anniversary of the death of Mayo hunger striker, Frank Stagg will take place in Leigue Cemetery in Ballina next weekend. Hollymount native Frank Stagg was 34 years of age when…...
UPDATE: Water supply returning in Belmullet following mains repair
4+ day, 55+ min ago (253+ words) 06 Feb 2026 4:19 PM Uisce "ireann has said water supply is returning to customers in Belmullet this afternoon after the successful repair of a water main. Customers in the Ballyglass area of Bellmullet were impacted by supply disruptions this morning as a…...
In Pictures: Grandparents Day celebrated at school in West Mayo
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (83+ words) 06 Feb 2026 7:30 PM Have a look to see if you spot someone you know at the'Grandparents Day celebrated at school in Cogaula National School outside Westport. CLICK NEXT OR THE ARROW TO VIE WMORE IMAGES Planning permission was granted subject to…...