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WEBCouncil responds to claims that Chamber upgrade will cost €700,000. Mayo County Council has said estimated costs for an upgrade of the Council Chamber will be presented to elected members before a decision is made following claims from an elected member the upgrade would cost an estimated €700,000. news.
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WEBMan on quad bike dies in single-vehicle collision in Fermanagh. 11 hours ago. Murder hunt launched after woman’s body found in garage in Belfast. 12 hours ago. Gardaí investigating after criminal damage caused by fire and shots fired in Cork. 13 hours ago. Woman jailed for 'sitting duck' attack on old lady in wheelchair in Cork.
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WEBLatest National News. 29 minutes ago. Minister tells tourists visiting Dublin to consider Shannon Airport. 57 minutes ago. Religious orders ‘must contribute to redress’ over abuse at schools, Harris says. an hour ago. ‘Ambitious’ report on Dublin city centre set to be published this month. 2 hours ago. Public inquiry must uncover truth ...
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WEBNew father jailed for 10 months after fleeing hotel without paying €1,000 bill. Wed, 18 Sep, 2024. A man who became a father for the first time earlier this month has received a 10-month jail sentence after racking up a €1,000 bill at one of the country’s most popular hotels and then leaving without paying.
Western People wins on the double at Local Ireland Awards
WEB1 day ago · The Western People won two of the top prizes at the Local Ireland Media Awards last week. The newspaper won Best Supplement for its coverage of US President Joe Biden's visit to Mayo in April 2023 while Fr Brendan Hoban was named Columnist of the Year. The awards were announced at a gala event at the Mullingar Park Hotel.
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WEBMoy Valley AC star athletes honoured at event. Tue, 10 Sep, 2024. Moy Valley AC had a special celebratory event to recognise the achievements of club members Clodagh Gill and Seamus Clarke at the recent European Under 18 championships where both represented their club, Mayo, Connacht and Ireland with distinction.
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WEBTalented new band for Coleman Centre. Sun, 04 Aug, 2024. A new band called Rough & Ready will take to the stage at the Coleman Music Centre in Gurteen on Wednesday, August 7th, at 8pm. The band members are Fiachra Guihen, Jack Cahill and Dara Reynolds. Rough & Ready is a newly formed band.
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WEBAug 6, 2024 · Mayo County Council accused of 'stockpiling' vacant homes. Wed, 10 Jul, 2024. A Mayo councillor has described as “unforgivable” the fact that Mayo County Council currently owns 50 vacant houses. Aontú Cllr Paul Lawless has hit out at the local authority, branding it the “biggest hoarder” of vacant houses in the county.
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WEBMayo schools in historic abuse report. Tue, 10 Sep, 2024. A number of Mayo schools feature in a shocking report on alleged sexual abuse in schools run by religious orders. The scoping inquiry has identified 308 schools where the alleged historic abuse took place.
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WEBThe League of Ireland side had drawn the first leg in Dublin last week and reached the hour mark in Turkey on level terms before succumbing to two late goals. The 50-year-old will speak to the media on Thursday for the first time since taking the senior reins earlier this month. The hope is that the ...