Western People

The Western People is a local newspaper that comes out weekly in Ballina, County Mayo, located in the Republic of Ireland. It has been in circulation since its inaugural issue in 1883.

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New coffee shop opens in Mayo town

6 days ago | westernpeople.ie | Tom Byrne

A new coffee shop has officially opened in Claremorris today, Friday, April 18. Cobo Brew, located at Chapel Lane, will be open seven days a week. In a social post, the business said, "Come grab your morning fix or a midday treat - we're all about high-end coffee, quality teas, delicious snacks, and good vibes!" Opening hours: Monday to Saturday: 8:00AM – 3:30PM & Sunday: 10:00AM – 3:30PM.
Little chance of ambush as Mayo set for Carrick cruise

6 days ago | westernpeople.ie | Anthony Hennigan

Most aficionados of football will have no difficulty in providing the year of Mayo’s last senior defeat to Leitrim. The likelihood, however, is that the majority will be right for the wrong reason. Because while 1994 remains famous for Leitrim’s slaying of the Jack O’Shea-managed Mayo to win what remains the last time the Wild Rose County lifted the Nestor Cup, most will have forgotten it was only the first of two times that John O’Mahony’s ‘minnows’ got the better of his native county that year.
ALERT: Weather warning issued for Mayo

1 week ago | westernpeople.ie | Tom Byrne

A Status Yellow Rain warning has been issued for Mayo. The weather warning will be valid from 6am on Friday (April 18) until 9pm the same day. ⚠️Status Yellow Rainfall Warning issued⚠️Affected Regions: Galway & Mayo➡️Spells of rain, heavy at times☔️. Possible Impacts:• Localised floodingValid: Friday 18/4 6am to 9pmℹ️https://t.co/t2JoveRUyC pic.twitter.com/CDj7aVvlJ5— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) April 17, 2025 Met Éireann says there will be spells of rain, heavy at times.
Recent Sligo link as Arsenal conquer Real Madrid in Champions League

1 week ago | westernpeople.ie | Tom Byrne

A recent Sligo Rovers loanee was on the bench for Arsenal at Madrid's Santiago Bernabéu Stadium last night. Jack Henry-Francis, a midfielder who was on loan at the Bit O'Red last season, was an unused substitute as Mikel Arteta's side defeated Real Madrid 2-1 on the night (5-1 on aggregate). Henry-Francis impressed during his time at the Showgrounds, making 13 appearances for the club.
Calls for Minister for Justice to attend Mayo County Council meeting

1 week ago | westernpeople.ie | Keith Bourke

Mayo councillors want the Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan to attend a meeting of Mayo County Council to hear their concerns about the replacement of Joint Policing Committees (JPC) with Local Community Safety Partnerships. The Mayo Garda Chief Supt is to attend the May meeting of the local authority but councillors want the Minister for Justice to join him.
Local Notes: All the latest news from Claremorris

1 week ago | westernpeople.ie | John Corless

Mayo County Council Arts Service and Irishtown Community Development Company Limited will launch Briathra Talún / Words from the Land - a public art commission by visual artist Noah Rose - at Páirc a Tobair, Irishtown, on Easter Monday, April 21st, at 2pm. Guest speaker Dr Andrew G. Newby will give a talk on the tenants' rights meeting at Irishtown in April 1879. The artwork will be officially launched by Cllr Damien Ryan, Cathaoirleach Claremorris-Swinford Municipal District.
Local Notes: All of the latest news from Kiltimagh

1 week ago | westernpeople.ie | John Corless

Clann Machua will perform Roddy Doyle’s on Wednesday, April 30th, in All-Ireland Drama Finals in Claremorris. The group will be joined in the finals by St Patrick’s Drama Group from Westport and Upstage Players from Claremorris, bringing to three the number of qualifiers from Mayo. Another two groups, Glenamaddy Payers and Phoenix Players from Tubbercurry, bring to five the number of finalists from Connacht. In total, nine groups will contest the final.
Local Notes: Students of Gaelcholaiste Chomain, Ros Dumhach win All Ireland Junior Schools Olympic Handball championship.

1 week ago | westernpeople.ie | Tom Reilly

Congratulations to all the students from Gaelcholáiste Chomáin, Ros Dumhach, who won the All-Ireland Junior Schools Olympic Handball Championship in Gormanstown, Co. Meath. It is great for their coaches and teachers Ollie and Caroline, who put in so much effort and time to get them over the line, a wonderful moment for the community and many thanks to everyone who supported them on their journey to success. Congratulations Michelle Healy on becoming the Ballyglass RNLI Water Safety Officer.
Appeal issued after ‘live army round’ seen near Co Wicklow trail

1 week ago | westernpeople.ie | Gráinne Ní Aodha

By Gráinne Ní Aodha, PAAn appeal has been issued over a possible live army round seen near a walking trail in Co Wicklow. A white Illumination round is about 12in long and weighs 3.1kg. It is used by the military to illuminate an area at night. Gardaí said the casing might still contain explosive and incendiary material, which would pose “significant danger” to the public.
Relief road routes cause local anxiety

1 week ago | westernpeople.ie | Keith Bourke

South Mayo councillors say the number of proposed routes for the Cong relief road is causing considerable anxiety in the community. Cllr Damien Ryan and Michael Burke told a meeting of Mayo County Council that streamlining the number of route options would aid community unease. Up to 11 ‘lines’ for the route were revealed during public consulation but local councillors say the majority of these routes are never likely to happen. One of the routes would cut straight through the local supermarket.