Best wishes to the 3 nominated groups representing Mayo at this weekend's 2026 Pride of Place Awards Ceremony in Dublin. Mayo County Council has nominated three outstanding community groups this year: • Clogher Environmental Group CLG in the Population 300-1000 Category 2 • Ballina Autism Friendly Town (BAFT) in the Inclusive Communities Category 9 • Foxford Alzheimer’s Community Trust (FACT) in the Age Friendly Communities Category 12. Good luck to all involved!

Longford and Mayo County Councils are pleased to announce the Repaired Arts Circular Economy (R.A.C.E.) Symposium, which will take place on Friday, 6th November 2026, from 11.00am to 2.30pm at Swinford Cultural Centre, Station Road, Swinford, Co. Mayo (F12 WK83).  Minister Alan Dillon, Minister of State with special responsibility for the Circular Economy, will be the invited guest speaker for the event. More: mayo.ie/news/RACE-Symposium

There are still further Climate Action Week 2026 events taking place this weekend and into early next week. For more information visit mayo.ie/environment/climate-…

Breaffy Active Travel Scheme is taking shape. New walking and cycling infrastructure, combined with dark sky-friendly lighting, will create safer and more sustainable travel options for the community. The scheme is expected to be completed in the coming weeks, bringing enhanced connectivity and accessibility to the area

Road trenching/crossing works by NBI will take place on the R345 Cong commencing on Sunday 17th October until the Monday 18th October • Temporary traffic management will be in operation • Please expect delays and allow extra time for your journey. • Emergency vehicles will be accommodated

Mayo Road Safety Office has launched a new pedestrian crossing leaflet providing information and advice for drivers, pedestrians and cyclists on the safe use of Pedestrian Crossings. More: mayo.ie/news/Pedestrian-Cros…

Ballina swimming pool has now reopened to the public following maintenance and upgrade works.

The Castlebar Municipal District in conjunction with the Castlebar Chamber invite expressions of interest in becoming a vendor at the upcoming 2026 Castlebar Christmas Market, taking place from December 18th to December 20th at Collectors Lane. More: mayo.ie/en-ie/news/castlebar…

Mayo County Council invites Expressions of Interest under the Town & Village Renewal Scheme 2026 and Project Development Measure 2026. The schemes are funded by the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht under Project Ireland 2040 as part of Our Rural Future. Details: mayo.ie/news/TVRS-2026

Climate Action Week 2026 is underway, with 30 events taking place between Friday October 9th and Wednesday October 21st. Check out the list of events and for further information visit mayo.ie/environment/climate-…

Mayo County Library Schools Service and the Children's Books of Mayo Project are delighted to announce a new partnership for the 2026-2027 academic year that will provide schools and teachers throughout County Mayo with access to a specially curated collection of local books and educational resources. More: ow.ly/wjoG50ZX41C

Notice is hereby given that it is the Decision of Mayo County Council to temporarily close the L-1330 Station Road, Swinford from October 24th to October 31st to facilitate cable duct laying as part of the Eirgrid North Connaught 110KV Interconnector Project. Details: mayo.ie/news/NoD-L1330-Swinf…

Status Yellow Wind and Rain Warnings will be in effect in Mayo from tomorrow Wednesday October 14 ⚠️The Yellow Wind Warning will be in effect from 6am to 6pm Wednesday October 14 ⚠️The Yellow Rain Warning Will be in effect from 6pm Wednesday October 14 to 6am Thursday October 15 Be aware of potential impacts: ➡️Difficult travelling conditions ➡️Some fallen trees and branches ➡️Debris, loose objects displaced ➡️Very strong and gusty southeasterly winds may lead to large coastal waves combined with moderate surge may lead to wave overtopping in exposed coastal areas ➡️Localised Flooding possible ➡️Poor visibility Please exercise caution.

Due to the Industrial Action the Civic Amenity sites at Derrinumera and Rathroeen will be closed to the public tomorrow Wednesday 14th October Apologies for any inconvenience caused

Mayo County Council wishes to advise members of the public that, due to Industrial action taking place on Wednesday, 14th  October, all Mayo County Council public buildings, offices, libraries and public service points will be closed to the public for the duration of the day. More: mayo.ie/en-ie/news/public-in…

The next workshops for the Masterplan Framework for Lough Lannagh Park in Castlebar will take place on Thursday October 15th at Lough Lannagh Lodge (F23VW73) 🕠 5.30pm - 7pm Visualising Futures for Lough Lannagh 🕖 7pm - 8pm Understanding the Peace Park All welcome to come on the day and share your thoughts. Please complete the Lough Lannagh Park Engagement Survey at this link: ow.ly/JRGx50ZVjRm

Notice is hereby given that it is the Intention of Mayo County Council to temporarily close select roads in Westport on Friday November 6th and Saturday November 7th 2026 to facilitate the Sea to Summit Adventure Race 2026. Details: mayo.ie/news/NoI-Sea-To-Summ…

Notice is hereby given that it is the Intention of Mayo County Council to temporarily close the L1122 Creggaun Road (Ballina) between its junction with the L5113 Farrandeelion Road and the N26 from November 16th 2026 to January 30th 2027 to facilitate cable duct laying as part of the North Connaught 110KV Interconnector Project. Details: mayo.ie/news/NoI-L1122

Mayo County Council, in conjunction with Transport Infrastructure Ireland, will hold a Public Consultation Event for the N5 Swinford Bypass Safety Scheme this evening (October 13th). The event will be held at the Swinford Cultural Centre (F12 WK83) from 2pm to 7pm, where the Study Area, Constraints and Project Options will be presented. The purpose of the consultation is to inform stakeholders of the work completed to date and to invite observations that may assist in the refinement and assessment of the proposed project options. Project information will be available to view in person at the event detailed below, and online in the Virtual Consultation Room at n5swinfordbypasssafetyscheme…. Feedback can be submitted online from 13th to 30th October 2026.