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ODEON Blanchardstown is pulling an all nighter for National Cinema Weekend

ODEON Blanchardstown is taking National Cinema Weekend to the next level, opening its doors throughout the nig…

Westlife set to perform at Katie Taylor’s emotional Croke Park finale

Westlife have been confirmed as the headline performers for Katie Taylor’s farewell fight at Croke Park this S…

‘I thought I was going to die’: Blind entrepreneur Jason Romero on running across the US

Ten years after completing the feat in just 60 days, Romero tells his story at Dublin conference on disability…

Fire at Coolmore-owned property extinguished after two days in second blaze at site this year

Fire broke out on Wednesday in composting shed at location 2km from Ballydoyle training centre

Monaghan sees decrease in numbers on Live Register

Monaghan was among the counties that saw the largest percentage decrease in the number of persons on the Live …

news Personal motivation will bring Killala's Colin to the Berlin Marathon

Personal motivation will bring Killala's Colin to the Berlin Marathon - news - Western People

gaa Kobe McDonald named to start for Crossmolina this weekend following sensational return

Kobe McDonald named to start for Crossmolina this weekend following sensational return - GAA - Western People

gaa Two former Mayo coaches in the frame for Galway management gig

Two former Mayo coaches in the frame for Galway management gig - GAA - Western People

news WATCH: Dubai school pays homage to Mayo’s All-Ireland win

WATCH: Dubai school pays homage to Mayo’s All-Ireland win - news - Western People

Date confirmed for Mayo Minor Injury Unit to be up and running Senator Mark Duffy has welcomed the confirmation by the HSE that the Mayo Minor Injury Unit is due to be operational by the end of October this year.

Date confirmed for Mayo Minor Injury Unit to be up and running - news - Western People

New business is 'fantastic news' for Mayo town

New business is 'fantastic news' for Mayo town - news - Western People

Irish Rail issue statement following fatal collision at Mayo level crossing

Irish Rail issue statement following fatal collision at Mayo level crossing - news - Western People

Sadness following passing of Ballina community and sporting legend

Sadness following passing of Ballina community and sporting legend - news - Western People

Irish Rail issue schedule update following collision on Mayo train line

Irish Rail issue schedule update following collision on Mayo train line - news - Western People

High stakes in race for the Moclair

High stakes in race for the Moclair - GAA - Western People

Supporters bus planned for Mayo FC's first away game

Supporters bus planned for Mayo FC's first away game - sport - Western People

Pádraic Joyce steps down as Galway manager

Pádraic Joyce steps down as Galway manager - GAA - Western People

A fitting reward for Mayo’s long-serving team doctor

A fitting reward for Mayo’s long-serving team doctor - GAA - Western People

Local Notes: All the latest news from Kiltimagh Celebrating 50 years of Gilmartin Park; Dads and Lads football; Poker results

Celebrating 50 years of Gilmartin Park; Dads and Lads football; Poker results

Local Notes: Paddy Joe film draws big crowd in Ballyhaunis

New GAA stand is officially opened; old national school comes back to life; Brackloon Reunion

Local Notes: Belcarra hosts European Cultural Celebration

Your weekly round-up of all the news from Carra Country

Local Notes: All the latest news from Ballina

Halloween Pumpkin Patch returns; colourful Stephenites fundraiser; Golf Club news; football fundraiser

Local Notes: Claremorris man Niall is top scorer in championship

Great Mayo Bake Off; Musical Society auditions; Lions Club meeting

Cine Club returns to Ballina Arts Centre The Cine Club at Ballina Arts Centre opens its Autumn season on Thursday, September 10, with Father, Mother, Sister, Brother.

Cine Club returns to Ballina Arts Centre - What's on - Western People

Talented duo perform at Coleman Music Centre

Talented duo perform at Coleman Music Centre - What's on - Western People

Mayo cinemas participate in National Cinema Weekend

Participating cinemas will offer admission prices starting from just €4 (RSP) throughout the weekend.

Charlie's writing course returns to Mayo

Charlie's writing course returns to Mayo - What's on - Western People

Swinford Agricultural Show set for spectacular 35th anniversary celebration

Swinford Agricultural Show set for spectacular 35th anniversary celebration - What's on - Western People

New Opel Corsa GSE draws on tradition Hot on the heels of the new Mokka GSE road car, just launched, Opel will expand the electrifying driving pleasure with the new Opel Corsa GSE. And it’s coming to Ireland.

New Opel Corsa GSE draws on tradition - Life - Western People

Warning Mayo could lose €19 million per year with hundreds of jobs at risk in key sector

Warning Mayo could lose €19 million per year with hundreds of jobs at risk in key sector - Life - Western Peop…

BYD’s Sealion 5 offers up to 1,016km range

BYD’s Sealion 5 offers up to 1,016km range - Life - Western People

Bog oak – timber from our ancient past

Bog oak – timber from our ancient past - Life - Western People

Mercedes-Benz launches two new models

Mercedes-Benz launches two new models - Life - Western People

The life of the robin is not what you think I've written about the robin before, at Christmas, and I made a hames of it. Not in the small ways, though there were those as well. Wrong in the way that counts.

The life of the robin is not what you think - opinion - Western People

Irish Church could learn a lot from Spain

Irish Church could learn a lot from Spain - opinion - Western People

Ten things Mayo GAA fans can finally say goodbye to...

Ten things Mayo GAA fans can finally say goodbye to... - opinion - Western People

Arrivals and departures in our 'ghost' hotels

Arrivals and departures in our 'ghost' hotels - opinion - Western People

No need for lobbyists until budget is finished

No need for lobbyists until budget is finished - opinion - Western People

Rail line reopens following tragic incident at Ballyhaunis level crossing

Rail line reopens following tragic incident at Ballyhaunis level crossing - news - Western People

Public toilets at Mayo tourism site are in 'disgraceful' state

Public toilets at Mayo tourism site are in 'disgraceful' state - news - Western People