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Hugely popular Mayo bar, restaurant and outdoor-dining venue reopens

21 hours ago | mayonews.ie | Michael Duffy

One of Mayo most popular establishments for outdoor-dining in Mayo is back open after closing at the end of last September. The Towers at The Quay in Westport was previously run by Westport businessman Tom Bourke but he announced in September that he was leaving The Towers to concentrate on his new venture in Westport town centre, JJ O'Malley's Bar and Restaurant on Bridge Street.
OPINION: Mayo need statement of intent as championship gets serious

1 day ago | mayonews.ie | Michael Duffy

AFTER the disappointment of defeat in the Connacht Final against Galway, Mayo must dust themselves down and go again with the prospect of three big championship clashes during the Round Robin stage of the championship in the coming weeks. Kevin McStay's men have the perfect opportunity to get the show back on the road next Sunday afternoon when they welcome Cavan to Hastings Insurance MacHale Park.
Tánaiste leads tributes following death of former Mayo TD and Minister

3 days ago | mayonews.ie | Anton McNulty

Tributes have been paid to former Fine Gael TD, Senator and Minister, Paddy O'Toole who passed away on Sunday evening. A native of Erris and based in Ballina, Mr O'Toole served as a TD in the old East Mayo from 1977 to 1981 and again from 1981 to 1987, and also served in Seanad Éireann. When Fine Gael were in power, he served as Minister for the Gaeltacht, Minister for Tourism, Fisheries and Forestries as well Minister for Defence.
Irish newlyweds among those watching on at the Vatican as Pope Leo XIV is elected

5 days ago | mayonews.ie | Alan Foley

Irish Newlyweds Shane McCrudden and Sinead Doogan were among the tens of thousands of people who were in Rome for the election of Pope Leo XIV. The couple, from Killybegs on Donegal, got married last Saturday at St Mary of the Visitation Church, with the reception taking place afterwards at An Chúirt Hotel in Gweedore. Then it was off to Rome, where the Conclave plans to elected a successor for the late Pope Francis, who passed away last month, were underway.
Extra dates added as Mayo film premiere attracts huge crowds

5 days ago | mayonews.ie | David Rischke

A Mayo cinema venue was forced to turn patrons away on Thursday night, as its Studio venue reached capacity ahead of the Mayo premiere of Where The Old Man Lives. The creators of award-winning short film, 'Where The Old Man Lives', have added an extra date to this month’s screenings of Claremorris Town Hall after demand far exceeded supply at Thursday evening’s event in the town.
Support for Darkness into Light participants in Mayo announced

5 days ago | mayonews.ie | David Rischke

Participants in Mayo at the upcoming Darkness into Light event tomorrow can look forward to a special treat. Circle K, Ireland’s largest fuel and convenience retailer, is proud to support participants of the event. Darkness into Light is one of the country’s largest annual fundraising initiatives and provides an opportunity for people to connect with their local community and to bring hope to people who have been impacted by suicide.
Mayo player returns to Connacht Rugby squad for crucial fixture

6 days ago | mayonews.ie | David Rischke

Ballina native back in the matchday squad against Edinburgh for last home match in the Dexcom Stadium for BKT United Rugby Championship season The Connacht Rugby matchday squad has been named for tomorrow’s BKT United Rugby Championship meeting with Edinburgh Rugby at Dexcom Stadium with a Mayo native returning to the matchday squad. Also, less than 24 hours after his second British & Irish Lions selection, club legend Bundee Aki will make his 150th appearance for Connacht, in an exciting...
Mayo manager makes five changes to hurling team ahead of Sligo match

6 days ago | mayonews.ie | David Rischke

Mayo senior hurling manager Ray Larkin and his management team have named their team to face Sligo in this weekend’s Nickey Rackard Round 4 game on Saturday May 10 in Hastings Insurance MacHale Park. Referee Matthew Redmond Kildare will officiate at this game. The match will be live on Midwest Radio with commentary from Michael D McAndrew and Frank Browne. Purchase your tickets here! READ THE PREVIEW: Larkin's Mayo men all set for Sligo challengeThrow-in for the match is at 2pm.
Redevelopment of four derelict sites can be a 'catalyst' for Mayo town

6 days ago | mayonews.ie | Anton McNulty

The redevelopment of four derelict sites in Ballinrobe into residential units should be a catalyst for further development in the south Mayo town, councillors were told. Councillors in south Mayo welcomed the development of four projects in Ballinrobe which will see derelict buildings in the town redeveloped into 14 residential units.
'I was not allowed to tell anyone' - Mayo native remembers Pulitzer Prize news

6 days ago | mayonews.ie | David Rischke

It's obviously not every day, you win a Pulitzer Price. But when Mayo native Declan Walsh found out, that he did, he wasn't in a position to share the good news. “The news came through while I was at a wedding in London with my wife,” stated Declan Walsh, speaking to The Mayo News, while waiting for plane at Heathrow Airport London.