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Mayo-born writer makes his mark in major competition
13+ hour, 28+ min ago (433+ words) Mayo-born writer, musician and songwriter Michael Stevens has been named one of just 12 winners of the Irish Writers Centre International Debut Novel Competition 2026, selected from an impressive 804 submissions from 38 countries. Originally from Mayo and now living in Dublin, Michael's writing…...
Motorcyclist (30s) dies following single-vehicle crash in Co Galway
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (151+ words) A motorcyclist has died following a single-vehicle crash in Carraghy, Co Galway, on Friday night. The crash happened on the N83 Claregalway to Tuam road at approximately 11:40 pm. The motorcyclist, a man in his 30s, was pronounced dead at the scene. His…...
Voices of D??n Chaoch??in presentation for Heritage Week in Mayo
21+ hour, 54+ min ago (213+ words) THE Dún Chaocháin oral history collection was first identified by Mac Conmara Heritage Consulting during the Mayo audit of oral heritage collections as one of the county's highest-priority collections for preservation. The collection originated through a Euroform project in the…...
Death of popular north Mayo publican
22+ hour, 59+ min ago (247+ words) THE death has occurred of Paddy Lavelle of The Eagle Bar, Corclough West, Belmullet. He passed peacefully, in the wonderful care of the staff of Belmullet Community Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Paddy was a lovely gentleman who was…...
Mayo???s Books at One celebrates 10th anniversary
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (382+ words) BOOKS at One, Louisburgh, hosted a hugely successful festival weekend to mark its 10th anniversary. The bookshop was overwhelmed by the outpouring of community support, with large crowds turning out across all three days to celebrate a decade of literature and…...
Connaught Telegraph journalist???s political coverage short-listed for award
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (179+ words) CONNAUGHT Telegraph journalist Caoimhín Rowland has been shortlisted for a top journalism award for political reporting. He has been shortlisted in the Political Coverage of the Year category at this year's Local Ireland Media Awards. Founder and editor of the…...
May councillor calls for affordability test on starter home scheme
2+ day, 10+ min ago (233+ words) Independent Castlebar MD councillor Harry Barrett has called on Mayo County Council to introduce a simple "Affordability Test" for every affordable home it brings to market. Barrett wants prospective buyers told, before a scheme is even advertised, what household income…...
Have your say on future use of old Mayo pool site
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (220+ words) CASTLEBAR Celtic is currently exploring the potential future development of the former Castlebar Swimming Pool site, located beside Celtic Park on John Moore Road. As part of the pre-development work, they want to understand the needs, ideas and priorities of…...
Plans for new McDonald???s Mayo outlet approved
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (310+ words) McDonald's plans for a new restaurant and drive-thru in Claremorris have been approved by Mayo County Council. The new outlet will be located on lands adjoining the Silverbridge Plaza and Shopping Centre on the Knock Road. The proposal was the…...
Adeleke and English aim for medals at European Championships tonight
2+ day, 16+ hour ago (99+ words) Marcus Lawler was the first of the Irish athletes competing in tonight's races at the European Championships in Birmingham. Carlow athlete Lawler finished his 200-metre semi-final in eighth place. He will be back competing in the relay event in the…...