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Galway farmer turned filmmaker bares all for raunchy calendar

Rebekah O’Neill — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 21:26:57 GMT

After his footage of basking sharks featured on BBC's Springwatch, Galway filmmaker Jack Kelly stepped in front of the camera himself stripping off for the Irish Farmer Calendar 2027.

Galway man pleads guilty after receiving Revolut payment from doctor

Ronan Judge — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 20:37:58 GMT

Judge Brian O'Callaghan asked if there was a connection between the accused and the victim and Keith Concannon BL said he understood the connection was incidental

A feast of films in Galway for Generation Fleadh weekend

Judy Murphy — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 20:30:31 GMT

The Galway Film Fleadh is currently hosting a five-day programme of screenings in the city under the title Generation Fleadh.

Swinford born judge honoured to sit in Mayo before his retirement

Anton McNulty — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 20:30:21 GMT

Judge John O'Connor was given the honour of hearing cases in Castlebar Circuit Court before his retirement

Your guide to Galway clubs in Connacht Championship action this weekend

Paul Shaughnessy — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 20:00:43 GMT

THREE Galway teams will take to the provincial stage this weekend, with Salthill-Knocknacarra and Caherlistrane beginning their Connacht Senior and Intermediate Football Championship campaigns. Meanwhile, Kilkerrin-Clonberne will look to continue their impressive run as they contest the Connacht Senior Ladies Football Championship final.

Road closure in north Mayo extended until next month

Marie Sobral — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 19:00:37 GMT

Mayo County Council confirms further three-week closure to facilitate electricity interconnector works

Westport Estate joins Tourism Ireland at world’s largest travel fair

The Mayo News Reporter — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 18:00:10 GMT

Westport Estate is among approximately 80 tourism businesses from across the island of Ireland taking part in the prestigious World Travel Market in London, as the industry begins its international promotional campaign for 2027.

Inside Track: Loughrea sail close to the wind but still do it

John McIntyre — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 17:30:07 GMT

THE Galway hurling championship has a reputation for being one of the most open and competitive in the country, but only two clubs have got a look in when it comes to winning the Tom Callanan Cup over almost the past decade.

Musical Canadian siblings bringing A Hero's Welcome to Clifden

Judy Murphy — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 16:36:52 GMT

Acclaimed Cheng² Duo, siblings Bryan Cheng (cello) and Silvie Cheng (piano), will perform in Clifden’s Station House Theatre on November 20, their final show in an eight-concert Irish tour. It’s also final tour of the year from the Music Network organisation.

Ballina gears up for Christmas with lights switch-on and markets

By The Newsroom — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 16:30:46 GMT

The Let There Be Light Committee, working in conjunction with Mayo County Council and local community groups, is bringing the Christmas celebrations to life in Ballina, with a festive programme of events and activities planned for the town.

Mícheál Breathnach continue underage success with U-19 B title win over Annaghdown

Oisín Noone — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 15:58:15 GMT

JUST two weeks after winning their first Minor A football title in 49 years, Mícheál Breathnach claimed the U-19 B crown in Headford last Sunday morning dfeating Annaghdown 3-12 to 2-6.

Sarah Hannah fulfills lifelong dream with magical picture book for children

Judy Murphy — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 15:53:16 GMT

Aggie Witchfinder’, the debut picture book from Galway City woman Sarah Hannah Walsh is perfect entertainment for small children on these dark winter evenings.

Mayo University Hospital 'dangerously vulnerable' ahead of winter says Mayo TD

Ailish Armstrong — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 15:30:08 GMT

Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh has warned that Mayo University Hospital is heading into winter in a 'dangerously vulnerable position' due to ongoing staffing shortages and pressure on hospital staff, with only 42 per cent of patients being seen within the six-hour target.

Manning named in Republic of Ireland squad for Nations League fixtures

By The Newsroom — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 14:28:03 GMT

GALWAY native Ryan Manning has been included in the Republic of Ireland squad for the upcoming Nations League fixtures.

Priest brands Mary McAleese's Baptism comments as 'nonsense' and 'grotesque'

Darragh McDonagh — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 14:15:19 GMT

Fr Brendan Kilcoyne suggested Mary McAleese was exhibiting signs of an “unhealthy obsession”, and said her behaviour towards the Church was “really quite weird”

"She was the absolute best of us:" Avril Greham laid to rest in Ballina

Jack Good — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 14:15:07 GMT

Avril Greham, a trailblazer for inclusion, was remembered for her 'feisty determination' and 'unbreakable spirit' at her funeral in Ballina, where hundreds of mourners gathered to pay their respects to the disability campaigner who died on Sunday, aged 46.

Five Connacht Rugby stars named in Ireland squad to face Argentina

By The Newsroom — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 14:07:16 GMT

MACK HANSEN and Sean Jansen have named in the Ireland Rugby team to face Argentina on Friday night, while Ciaran Frawley, Bundee Aki and Sam Ilo have been named on the bench.

Gardaí ordered to arrest former Garda over planning issue

Denise McNamara — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 13:48:55 GMT

Galway Gardaí have been ordered to arrest an ex-garda and publican who has defied an order for the last decade to demolish a shed converted into a Connemara beach house.

Students agree healthy eating is a virtual cert!

Rebekah O’Neill — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 13:44:19 GMT

A group of Galway students want to see more subsidies and healthier school food options after taking part in a virtual supermarket experiment this week.

Mayo town 'cannot accommodate another IPAS centre', councillor says

Jack Good — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 13:30:42 GMT

Fine Gael’s Alma Gallagher tells Claremorris-Swinford Municipal District she is “totally against” proposed Ballyhaunis development

VOTING FINAL CALL: Who Is Mayo’s Pride of the Parish?

By The Newsroom — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 12:36:13 GMT

Together with Théa Pharma Ireland, we are handing the mic over to you, our readers, to decide who truly embodies the Pride of the Parish. Over the last number of weeks across the pages of The Mayo News and online at Mayonews.ie, we have featured a number of nominees vying for the title of the Pride of the Parish in Co. Mayo for 2026.

Mayo property agent campaigning to support Sunflower Children's Hospice

Ailish Armstrong — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 12:30:11 GMT

Orla Feerick, a Mayo property agent, is appealing to colleagues across the west to donate the fee from one piece of work to support the development of the Sunflower Children’s Hospice in Castlebar, a project close to her heart after her family’s experience of hospice care.

Milltown make no mistake in U19 C Football Championship final

Oisín Noone — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 12:17:53 GMT

MILLTOWN’S accuracy was unaffected by difficult conditions as the core group behind last season’s U-17 C success secured another county title, overcoming Cárna-Caiseal/Na Piarsaigh 2-14 to 1-9 at Tuam Stadium last Saturday.

Making the move from museum to murder!

Rebekah O’Neill — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 11:56:23 GMT

TV thriller takes screenwriter from Galway City Museum to Galway Bay Murders

Fauré and Stanford concert to take place at historic Mayo Abbey

Marie Sobral — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 11:30:55 GMT

Cór Mhaigh Eo and Louisburgh Voices will join acclaimed musicians for a special performance as part of the EU Presidency Cultural Programme in Mayo

Judge engaged directly with developers over proposed property deal with Courts Service

Darragh McDonagh — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 11:23:28 GMT

Judge Brian O’Callaghan also engaged with an elected member of Galway County Council regarding the possibility of using the local authority’s land for the development of a new courts complex

The next generation of Mayo storytellers takes to the stage

The Mayo News Reporter — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 11:00:08 GMT

Impressive work of young, up-and-coming Mayo playwrights to be staged at The Linenhall, Castlebar.

Trainee doctors with video-game experience better at intubation, Galway study finds

Darragh McDonagh — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 10:43:41 GMT

The study also found that baseline dexterity, left-handedness, and prior video-gaming experience consistently translated into higher simulator scores

Intersport Elverys celebrates double win at HR Leadership & Management Awards 2026

The Mayo News Reporter — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 10:00:19 GMT

Intersport Elverys has been recognised for its commitment to people development, culture and organisational development, as well as its efforts to promote diversity, equity and inclusion, at the HR Leadership & Management Awards 2026.

Garth Brooks to play two concerts in Galway next summer

Darragh McDonagh — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 08:14:43 GMT

Galway GAA has announced that the Garth Brooks will play two concerts at Pearse Stadium in Salthill next summer

Named Galway landlord who told tenant he needed house back offered to let her stay if she paid more rent

Darragh McDonagh — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 07:20:35 GMT

Shortly after informing the tenant about needing the property for his kids, the landlord offered to let her remain in the dwelling for another five years if the monthly rent was increased

Gardai investigating alleged violent assault by gang of men on young woman at Galway accommodation

Darragh McDonagh — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 06:10:21 GMT

The young woman is understood to have sustained injuries during the incident and was subsequently treated at University Hospital Galway

Galway delivery driver mocked in company WhatsApp group loses unfair dismissal claim

Darragh McDonagh — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 06:03:55 GMT

Dainius Masionis claimed he was forced to resign after being demoted, transferred between stores, and mocked in a staff WhatsApp group

Revenue secures debt judgment for €27,000 against Galway company

Darragh McDonagh — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 05:46:05 GMT

Asked about the matter, a spokesman for the firm said ‘[The] company is closed long time ago. I am not involved anymore’

Galway teacher sacked after 12 days over child protection concerns awarded settlement

Darragh McDonagh — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 05:09:12 GMT

The worker refuted the allegations and contended that she had been unfairly dismissed without any investigation, notice, or fair procedures

The last Galway Ring Road objector: Ex-Government minister's backchannelling led to negotiations

Darragh McDonagh — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 04:04:17 GMT

Five government TDs and ministers attended tense negotiations at City Hall last week, when an agreement was struck with the last remaining legal objector to the Galway City Ring Road