Mayo

Cathy Hughes died on what is known as the back beach of Old Head, Louisburgh, on July 21st

Jessie Lawrence died as a result of brain herniation due to traumatic brain injuries following fall at guest accommodation in Cong, Co Mayo, last month, inquest told

National Directorate for Fire and Emergency Management and Met Éireann met on Friday ahead of alerts coming into force

Burke convicted at Ballina District Court last June and fined €350 over behaviour outside inquest

The TikTok and Instagram star, who is hosting a new podcast, has grown used to attention from strangers. Not all of it is welcome

Mayo coroner recommends that people planning to engage in physical activity they are unaccustomed to have medical check beforehand

As Intermezzo is published, here is a quick reminder of Sally Rooney’s previous bestsellers and their screen adaptations

Hugo O’Donnell is a descendent of Red Hugh O’Donnell who left Ireland after the Battle of Kinsale and died in Spain

Fergal McCarthy and his teenage son enjoy simple pleasures while camping on the elusive, sheep-bitten Mayo island

Paddy McKillen’s wine embarks on a voyage to America; bread giants have a word about a word; while the National Gallery of Ireland is unsure about language requirements

Experience blissful solitude, stoic locals, exuberant puffin displays, lavish forts, bracing walks and nocturnal sessions

Grandmother Ann Ivers (62) from Kiltimagh joins group of 45 in charity swim two years after swimming from famous prison island to San Francisco

Despite the serious shortage of teachers nationally, schools in Co Mayo are spoiled for choice, and the quality of life is part of the attraction

Phones were ‘red hot’ in Charlestown as news of brothers putting differences aside for UK and Ireland tour filtered through Peggy Gallagher’s birthplace

Gardaí quickly became suspicious a serious crime had been committed - and their suspicions fell on three men from the community

One prominent anglers’ representative said the incident highlighted an ongoing issue of lack of effective regulation in the salmon farming sector.

Restrictions at 20 beaches in Mayo will remain in place for up to six days with further six locations affected in Clare

Yellow weather alert issued for Mayo and Galway as high winds combine with supermoon spring tides

Farmers and landowners helping to increase numbers in core breeding areas across Donegal, Mayo and Galway

Substantive inquest hearing was adjourned to a later date when additional evidence will be available

Aisling Moore (46) and her daughter Abbigael Tournié Moore (8) died following a collision at Callow between Foxford and Swinford in Co Mayo

‘You could over-complicate it,’ Joe Devine says. ‘This is about reversing the drainage of a bog, and seeing what benefits are going to emerge’

One of 15 Fine Gael TDs retiring from Leinster House, the Mayo veteran reflects on the good and bad sides of modern politics

A very soggy summer has brought mixed blessings for business owners in Mayo, Kerry and Donegal

Lizy Abraham Saju died when car in which she was a passenger collided with a camper van on N59 on Thursday

The two-vehicle incident occurred on the N59 in Newport on Thursday afternoon

Mark Graham and Ellie O’Byrne share their favourite cycles in Ireland for all levels of ability from paved paths to off road adventures perfect for making the most out of the long weekend

Innovation and attention to detail define these first-class dining establishments

James Kilroy sentenced to life in prison after failing to convince jury he was insane when he killed his wife

Christening of Arleigh Burke-class Destroyer Named for Irish Citizen Patrick Gallagher. Ceremony in the US on July 27th next is in honour of a young Mayo man who was killed in Vietnam in 1967 shortly after winning the Navy Cross.

Anne McGovern said her sister, who was simply ‘fun to be with’, loved the good things in life and ‘had excellent style and taste’

New figures show lowest fertility rates in urban areas such as Dublin’s inner city

Psychiatrists give conflicting evidence on whether James Kilroy’s diagnosis qualifies for special verdict after insanity plea

Staff have limited powers available if a person not detained under Mental Health Act wishes to leave, coroner says

Cathy Hughes was living in Salthill, Galway but grew up in Westport, Co Mayo

James Kilroy (51) has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity to murdering his wife at Kilbree Lower, Westport, Co Mayo, in 2019

My travel companions often dream of creating a year-round version of our annual trip but it would all fall apart at the four-week mark

Ballinrobe residents were travelling in Punjab when collision occurred

Sinn Féin’s finance spokesman claims effort ‘at the very heart of Government’ to limit support for homeowners in redress scheme

The woman said she went on holidays in June 2022 and when she came home she realised the landlord had stayed there without her consent as his toothbrush was left in the bathroom