newsRetiree awaits pyrite results after cracks appear in homeA couple who retired to Ballina after a lifetime working in the UK face the possibility of having to rebuild their home if the blocks test positive for pyrite.
newsBallina protesters threaten to march on Dáil ÉireannProtestors in Ballina have said they may bring their concerns over plans to accommodate 120 international protection applicants in a local hotel to Leinster House.
newsMoy Singers pay moving tribute to Henry Wills at Spring ConcertThe Moy Singers thrilled the crowd at their annual Spring Concert. The Great National Hotel in Ballina was packed to capacity for Saturday’s spell-binding show. The 45-member four part choral choir were staging their first choir of the year.
Safety works completed at Windy GapThe completion of safety and road improment works at the Windy Gap outside Castlebar has been welcomed. Local councillors had previously expressed grave concerns after forestry works left a steep embankment exposed to motorists.
Mayo clubs are Killarney boundGAA: The countdown is well and truly on to this year’s All-Ireland Scór Finals which are to be held in Killarney next month on Saturday, May 11.
Local Notes: Golden moment as Moy Davitts hold anniversary Mass A half century of Moy Davitts GAA was commemorated in St Michael’s Church, Foxford last Friday evening as Fr Padraig Costello celebrated a 50th Anniversary Mass in the company of former club player Fr Dan O’Mahony, his brother Fr Stephen O’Mahony, ...
Local Notes: Winnie Harrison celebrates her 90th birthday in St Attracta's Nursing Home, Charlestown.
Something for all ages and tastes at Ballina Arts CentreThere is a wide variety of events for all ages, and a broad range of tastes, at Ballina Arts Centre this week including two children’s shows, two art exhibitions, a chamber music ensemble and a showcase of international adult animation.
'EV grants must be targetted at rural areas'Green Party Senator Pauline O’Reilly has said grants for electric vehicles should focus on people in rural areas who do not have access to regular public transport.
Now is a time for the Church to show resilienceThe latest decree from the Holy See reads solemnly yet cannot obscure the profoundly unsettling realities it represents.