2+ hour, 26+ min ago  (253+ words) By Matthew George, Press Association Former pop star Gary Glitter has been charged with four sexual offences against a girl dating back to 1978, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said. The 82-year-old, whose real name is Paul Gadd, is charged with…...

2+ hour, 57+ min ago  (583+ words) By Gr'inne N" Aodha and Jonathan Mc Cambridge, PA The childcare worker who bravely intervened to protect young children who were being attacked on Parnell Square East three years ago should be recognised by the State, Mary Lou Mc Donald…...

3+ hour, 21+ min ago  (195+ words) Western Care Association was delighted to welcome Minister of State with responsibility for Disability, Emer Higgins TD, and Deputy Keira Keogh TD, to meet with members of its Mayo Self-Advocacy Group. During the meeting, the TDs heard directly from self-advocates…...

6+ hour, 14+ min ago  (1331+ words) The question I've been asked more than any other since announcing this would be my final Western People column from Los Angeles was a surprisingly-simple variation of: "So, Liam" did the acting work out?" Fair question. Even if a bit…...

6+ hour, 11+ min ago  (862+ words) Maria Reilly, right, and Tara Needham before Mayo's third round game against Donegal in the All-Ireland Senior Championship at Glenfin GAA Club. Picture: Ben Mc Shane/Sportsfile After taking a break from the panel last year, Maria Reilly is once…...

6+ hour, 33+ min ago  (674+ words) Kevin Kitterick (10) of Westport United collides with Fionn Mahon of Castlebar Celtic as Celtic's Brian Walsh heads away with Westport's Alex Halpin watching on. Picture: John Corless Elverys Sports Super League" John Corless at Celtic Park" Westport United produced a…...

7+ hour, 31+ min ago  (322+ words) Ireland West Airport Knock. The recent visit to Mayo by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney should serve as a catalyst to open discussions on developing a transatlantic route between Ireland West Airport and Canada, according to local councillors. On his…...

8+ hour, 16+ min ago  (586+ words) Cllr Harry Barrett raised the issue. Members of Castlebar Municipal District have called on the chief executive of Mayo County Council to intensify efforts to identify vacant and derelict properties within the county town. Councillors also called on Kevin Kelly…...

9+ hour, 14+ min ago  (392+ words) Mayo dentists are 'walking away' from medical card scheme westernpeople. ie Mayo dentists are 'walking away' from medical card scheme A Castlebar councillor has claimed that dentists are not offering treatment to patients with medical cards and are either leaving…...

1+ day, 40+ min ago  (271+ words) The legal aid dispute escalated in Mayo today. Mayo solicitors are completely withdrawing their services from criminal and custody matters in the county and are considering resigning from the criminal legal aid panel as the dispute with the Department of…...