7+ hour, 13+ min ago  (193+ words) GET ready for an unforgettable night of classic rock as The Boomtown Rats take to the stage at the TF Royal Theatre, Castlebar, on Friday, October 23. Featuring iconic hits including 'Rat Trap', 'I Don't Like Mondays', 'Banana Republic' and 'Looking…...

6+ hour, 12+ min ago  (1249+ words) Michael Brophy, who recently retired after a 48-year career in the Castlebar postal service, is adjusting well to his change of life. Speaking to The Connaught Telegraph, he revealed: "Retirement has changed my life in a good few ways, and…...

23+ hour, 5+ min ago  (222+ words) Two Mayo bands are competing in this weekend's 45th annual South of Ireland Band Championships. Castlebar Concert Band and Foxford Brass and Reed Band will face the adjudicators in the intermediate category at Clonakilty Community College tomorrow. The event opens at…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago  (278+ words) BOOKS at One has announced a special weekend of events to mark its 10th anniversary, celebrating a decade of literature, community and connection in the heart of Louisburgh. From July 17 to 19, the bookshop will host an array of free events featuring…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (234+ words) Sympathy is extended to the bereaved on their loss. May their gentle souls rest in peace. The following are the latest death and funeral notices from the county. Predeceased by his parents William and Anne. Deeply mourned by his loving…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago  (173+ words) A tractor has been seized after its driver attempted to evade a Garda checkpoint on the N59 in north Mayo. Mayo Roads Policing were running a high-visibility checkpoint on the road this morning, assisted by the Road Safety Authority. The driver…...

1+ day, 23+ hour ago  (290+ words) Scoil Acla is proud to announce the appointment of the acclaimed Mulcahy family as Artists in Residence for Scoil Samhraidh Scoil Acla 2026, taking place on Achill Island this summer. At the heart of the Mulcahy family's music is a rare…...

2+ day, 1+ hour ago  (326+ words) A major new initiative connecting communities across Ireland with successive Presidents of the United States is being launched as part of America250, Ireland's commemorative programme marking the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The American Presidents' Trail will…...

2+ day, 6+ hour ago  (326+ words) WESTERN Care Association was delighted to welcome Minister of State with responsibility for Disability, Emer Higgins, and Deputy Keira Keogh to meet with members of its Mayo Self-Advocacy Group. The TDs to heard directly from self-advocates about their experiences, achievements…...

2+ day, 23+ hour ago  (300+ words) MEP Maria Walsh has successfully added a debate on the importance of wool to the European Parliament's plenary agenda in Strasbourg next week. The move comes as part of MEP Walsh's campaign to end the designation of wool as a…...