Mick Wallace’s son a chip off the old block when it comes to Italian restaurants
Plus: Keith Duffy in a falling out over knees, Enda Kenny artfully backs a winner, and it turns out RTÉ and Sinn Féin can feel at home with each other after all
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News, analysis, and features related to Co Mayo
The lakes on our island are treasures in urgent need of protection
Ella McSweeney: Without radical and urgent changes in how we use the land, the future of our most distinctive lakes is bleak
Wake of the Whale: This ocean song is a strangely beautiful book
Alice Kinsella and Daniel Wade explore the dimensions of a whale’s sentience, of its secret life offshore, its utility, its value and its survival
Defibrillator vandalised on summit of Croagh Patrick
Emergency unit that has been used to save lives will need to be replaced
Hundreds of mourners attend Mayo farmer Padraig Nally’s funeral
Mr Nally (81), who died last Friday, came to national prominence in 2004 after shooting dead John ‘Frog’ Ward who had been trespassing on his farm
Padraig Nally, who shot trespasser John ‘Frog’ Ward on his Mayo farm in 2004, dies aged 81
Farmer’s high profile 2005 manslaughter conviction was quashed and he was found not guilty in a retrial
Fancy a small plate and glass of vino? Try one of Ireland’s best wine bars
We’ve picked out 16 wine bars worth a visit when you’re not quite in the full restaurant mood
Death of 32-year-old man renews attention on part of N17 in Mayo
Sean Maye is seventh person to be fatally injured this year on a 6.5km-stretch of the N17 outside Claremorris
Great places to eat in Ireland: 12 restaurants for a laid-back bite
Pizza, mezze, fish and chips, wine bars, bistros ... Twelve restaurants for a laid-back bite
High Court judge says there is apparent strength to Jemima Burke’s claim of rights breach
Judge grants sister of jailed teacher Enoch Burke leave to bring judicial review proceedings seeking to quash her conviction for a public order offence
Storm Bert: Status red warnings in place with Met Éireann predicting ‘intense rain’ and high winds
Red warning for two counties while orange warning in place for six counties
Ten restaurants around Ireland worth travelling to for a unique experience
Destination restaurants: It’s well worth travelling to these restaurants for the unique dining experiences they offer
Meet the Mayo jewellery maker whose fans include Saoirse Ronan, Maya Hawke and Julianne Moore
Nigel O’Reilly and other Irish jewellers on the western seaboard find much to inspire in the natural world around them
Peter Caviston recognised for lifetime achievement at Good Food Ireland awards
The founder of Caviston’s restaurant and food emporium in Glasthule, Co Dublin among businesses honoured for their role in showcasing excellent Irish produce
Ireland weather: why is it so mild at the moment?
High pressure is causing very mild winds from the south and southwest, making it feel more like summer than autumn
Creche place shortage: ‘We are panicking that we won’t find childcare and I need to return to work’
General election countdown: childcare is set to be a significant issue on the campaign trail
Garda arrest two men and a juvenile in connection with 29 burglaries
The thefts took place across five counties
Reducing emissions: A simple step you can take while driving
A primary school in Co Mayo is testing a scheme for tackling air pollution while helping parents get their kids to school without driving all the way
Postcard pretty: three-bed thatched cottage plus annexe near Westport for €675,000
This quaint, well-lit three-bed cottage was built about 20 years ago and has a C3 Ber
Two new average speed camera systems to go live in Cavan and Mayo this weekend
Drivers found to have travelled between two points on a road too quickly to receive three penalty points and fine of up to €160
Coroner calls for anti-roll bars to be fitted to quad bikes following death of US native on Achill Island
Michael J Gallagher died from multiple injuries after his quad bike entered a drain in June
Inquest into four-month-old baby’s death returns open verdict
Joshua Smith Murray’s mother was charged with his murder but died from natural causes before the case went to trial
‘I really enjoy the journey of it all’: Lacken lad Caelan Doris would make ideal Lions king
From feeling ‘a bit of impostor syndrome’ when he first played for Ireland, the Leinster number eight is the prime candidate to become captain of not just his country but also of the British & Irish Lions
Mayo meat plant’s licence to burn animal waste in new incinerator to be reviewed on dangerous emissions rule
Environmental Protection Agency is scrutinising terms of permit for Dawn Meats in Ballyhaunis
Midwives: Celebrating the lives and work of Ireland’s ‘women of the knee’
Castlebar exhibition features a 124-year-old midwifery bag used to give medical aid to Volunteers during the 1916 Rising
‘All we get is talk, talk, talk, from our coastal politicians’ – inshore fishing sector fighting for survival
Adverse weather events, quota restrictions and changing market conditions have combined to reduce the sector’s viability
Neighbours’ barking dog raised alarm about house fire in which two died, inquest hears
Shop owners Tom Mahon (63) and Eileen Mahon (61) died when fire engulfed their house in Swinford, Co Mayo, in the early hours of March 26th
Artist drowned off Mayo beach despite efforts to save her, inquest hears
Cathy Hughes died on what is known as the back beach of Old Head, Louisburgh, on July 21st
Woman (35) died after falling down stairs of holiday rental while checking on crying child
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
Ireland weather: Orange alert extended to Co Waterford with Met Éireann warnings for seven counties on Saturday
National Directorate for Fire and Emergency Management and Met Éireann met on Friday ahead of alerts coming into force
Jemima Burke takes High Court case over public order conviction
Burke convicted at Ballina District Court last June and fined €350 over behaviour outside inquest
Instagram star Garron Noone: ‘I’ve been broke most of my life. I’ve cleaned up people’s puke for money. Success is a transient thing’
The TikTok and Instagram star, who is hosting a new podcast, has grown used to attention from strangers. Not all of it is welcome
Woman collapsed on Croagh Patrick and later died of heart failure, inquest hears
Mayo coroner recommends that people planning to engage in physical activity they are unaccustomed to have medical check beforehand
Sally Rooney: A bluffer’s guide to the Irish author’s novels
As Intermezzo is published, here is a quick reminder of Sally Rooney’s previous bestsellers and their screen adaptations
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