Independent Mayo

27/07/2024

Mayo is one of thirteen of counties that have 40 or fewer registered water suppliers

Owners of thousands of Airbnb and other rental properties could be in breach of the law after failing to register themselves as water suppliers.

26/07/2024

A park ranger who claimed he was insane when he beat, stabbed and strangled his wife to death has been found guilty of her murder by a unanimous jury decision.

25/07/2024

Visitors to Mayo who rent a car at Ireland West Airport Knock are to be given a wristband to remind them to drive on left side of road.

24/07/2024

Thousands of pilgrims are expected to scale Croagh Patrick, Ireland’s Holy Mountain, on Reek Sunday.

Croagh Patrick

Thousands of pilgrims are expected to scale Croagh Patrick, Ireland’s Holy Mountain, on Reek Sunday.

24/07/2024

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23/07/2024

Patrick Rowland (69) from Mayo, was suffering from pneumonia and sepsis when he left Mayo University Hospital (MUH) in his pyjamas, in freezing temperatures in the early hours of January 17, last year.

An inquest into the death of man who drowned after absconding from hospital having spent over 42 hours on a trolley has returned a verdict of ­accidental death.

23/07/2024

The woman who died in a drowning incident at a beach in County Mayo has been named locally.

23/07/2024

From concerts to agricultural shows, to festivals and adventure races, there really is something for everyone to enjoy over the bank holiday weekend

Several events and festivals have been organised across Mayo to celebrate the August Bank Holiday Weekend.

22/07/2024

The woman, who is believed to be in her 60s, died at the popular Old Head beach near Louisburgh

A woman has died following a drowning accident in Co Mayo.

22/07/2024

The property has been converted into an architect-designed contemporary home, combining vaulted ceilings and original features with a host of modern amenities.

Saint Catherine’s, Church Lane, Newport, Co Mayo

21/07/2024

Sacked schoolteacher Enoch Burke has failed to convince a High Court judge to hear his application to set aside the court order restraining him from going to Wilson’s Hospital School.

20/07/2024

Did she, or didn’t she? That is the question on the lips of locals in Achill.

19/07/2024

Mr Justice Rory Mulcahy, in a written judgment on the costs issue, made an order that Mr Burke pay the costs of Mediahuis Ireland Ltd, publishers of the Sunday Independent.

Enoch Burke will have to pay the legal costs of his failed defamation action over an article in the Sunday Independent, the High Court has ruled.

19/07/2024

A memorial to the late Private Billy Kedian who died while on duty 25 years ago will be unveiled this weekend in Co Mayo.

A memorial to the late Private Billy Kedian who died while on duty 25 years ago will be unveiled this Saturday in Co Mayo.

18/07/2024

The mother of a Slovakian man who was killed in a fire in Ballina has thanked the local community for their ‘overwhelming support’ since the death of her son.

18/07/2024

A unique lodge on a stunning secluded island in Co Mayo is the ideal getaway for adventure seekers and water enthusiasts.

18/07/2024

A ‘Do Not Swim’ notice issued for Carrowmore Beach in Co Mayo last week remains in place.

17/07/2024

The winner of the €1m has already come forward and arrangements are being made for them to visit Lotto HQ to collect their €1 million prize.

There were celebrations to be heard far and wide in the centre of Westport town as Hobans Centra was announced as the selling location of Saturday’s Lotto Plus 1 top prize winning ticket worth a life-changing €1 million.

17/07/2024

A Co Mayo mother and son killed in a car crash in Pakistan last Thursday were laid to rest within hours of the tragedy in keeping with the funeral rites for those of Islamic faith.

17/07/2024

A Mayo author has recently launched a new children’s books series inspired by his son and his adventures with his friends.

16/07/2024

Superstar Taylor Swift enjoyed a ‘low key’ trip to Mayo during the visit to Ireland as part of The Eras Tour.

Superstar Taylor Swift enjoyed a ‘low key’ trip to Achill Island during the visit to Ireland as part of The Eras Tour.

16/07/2024

The funeral of a mother and son who were killed in a car crash has taken place in Pakistan.

16/07/2024

Gardai say they are aware of a number of reports of alleged bogus traders operating in the Mayo area.

Gardaí have issued a warning after they received a number of reports of bogus callers to home in County Mayo.

15/07/2024

A book of condolence has been opened at Ballinrobe Community School and "a dark cloud has been cast over the town as a result of this terrible, terrible tragedy."

Tributes have poured in following a road crash in Pakistan last week that claimed the lives of two members of a Mayo family and left three people injured.

15/07/2024

Dusan Ivan, a "friendly and happy guy" who was the "life and soul", will be laid to rest later this week. May he rest in peace.

The funeral of a man who died in a fire at an apartment in Mayo will be held later this week.

15/07/2024

Houses should not be allowed to fall apart as so many children grow up in emergency accommodation, says campaigner.

Councils are owed more than €20.5 million in unpaid levies from the owners of hundreds of derelict sites.

14/07/2024

All-Ireland football semi-finalists have quite often been the silver lining on the dark cloud of a championship failing to capture the imagination of the public.
Mayo GAA

All-Ireland football semi-finalists have quite often been the silver lining on the dark cloud of a championship failing to capture the imagination of the public.

14/07/2024

The store location where the winning ticket for Saturday’s draw was purchased will be revealed on Tuesday, July 16..

Lottery players in the West of Ireland are being urged to check their tickets after one person in Co Mayo scooped €1 million in last night’s draw and a player in Galways won €250,000.

14/07/2024

What began as a humble coach house back in 1740 is now, almost 300 years later, a contemporary, architect-designed home with a 21st century B3 BER.

Keel Lodge Coach House, Aughinish, Ballinrobe, Co Mayo