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County Mayo, Mhaigh Eo in Irish, meaning 'plain of the yew trees', has a population of more than 130,000. The main towns are Castlebar and Ballina and Ireland's largest island, Achill Island, lies off the county's west coast. Taoiseach Enda Kenny is a native of Castlebar.

06:30, 12 AUG 2026
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GAA player was brutally murdered on holiday in Ireland family still have no answers
Murder
Tragic Mayo fan Joe Deacy was found unconscious nine years ago today before he was confirmed dead 24 hours later after suffering devastating blunt force trauma to the head
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Inside the Mayo pub where 75 years of hurt disappeared over a quiet pint
Mayo GAA
Four days after Mayo ended the longest wait in Gaelic football, six supporters gathered in their local pub to explain why this has been the greatest week of their lives. It quickly became clear the story was about far more than football
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In Pictures: Tens of thousands of Mayo fans greet All-Ireland heroes at homecoming of homecomings
Mayo
"They sneered at us, they laughed at us... but they won't laugh at us anymore"
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Mayo star Kobe McDonald opens up on whirlwind season and what his move to the AFL might entail
Mayo GAA
The Mayo sensation scored 1-28 in his debut Championship campaign and helped his side defeat Kerry in Sunday's All-Ireland final. He'll link up with AFL outfit St Kilda's in the coming weeks following Mayo's All-Ireland celebrations
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75 years later Sam Maguire home after Mayo Homecoming celebrations
Mayo GAA
Andy Moran's men have brought the Sam Maguire to Mayo for the first time since 1951
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I just broke. Tearful Mayo fan from viral clip speaks of too good to be true All-Ireland Final success
Mayo
"Look it, I am embarrassed but Im also proud. I just couldnt hold it"
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Kevin Kilbane's epic and emotional tribute to Mayo and his father after All-Ireland win
Mayo GAA
The Ireland legends father Patrick grew up in Mayo before emigrating to England - and he instilled a love of GAA in his children.
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Mayo homecoming details after All-Ireland final win over Kerry
Mayo GAA
Mayo is about to throw one hell of a party
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Oasis stars Noel and Liam Gallagher react to Mayo's All-Ireland final win
Mayo GAA
Mayo ended 75 years of hurt as they finally got their hands on the Sam Maguire for the first time since 1951
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Even a former US president is joining in with the Mayo All-Ireland celebrations
All-Ireland Football championship
Joe Biden recalled a remark he made during a visit to his ancestral home three years ago.
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Worth waiting for: Mayo Gaelic football team end cursed 75-year losing streak
GAA
Fans were stunned as they emerged from the home of Irelands Gaelic games, Dublins Croke Park
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A Mayo All-Ireland, Vinnie Jones FA Cup crossover for the ages
All-Ireland Football championship
Mayo players savoured their magical All-Ireland final win over Kerry at Croke Park.
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Mayo are Standing on the Shoulders of Giants as Oasis and some quick-witted fans contribute to a day that will Live Forever
All-Ireland Football championship
Mayos win over Kerry has brought the curtain down on 75 years of heartache.
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'Buck naked' pensioner allegedly touched himself watching families through binoculars at popular bathing spot
Heatwave
The incident occurred in Mayo during last weeks heatwave
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Family concerned for welfare of missing Mayo man as gardai make appeal
Missing persons
Gardai are now seeking the public's assistance in finding Aaron
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Park ranger who stabbed and strangled wife to death set to appeal conviction
Murder
James Kilroy will have his appeal against conviction heard early next year
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Body of man found on Sligo beach
Coast Guard
Garda have said enquires are ongoing
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Man, 50s, dies following collision involving vehicle and bicycle as Gardai close road
Road Deaths
Garda are appealing for witnesses
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Brazilian fugitive wanted in over 190 countries arrested on Irish farm after 14 years on the run
An Garda Siochana
The 55-year-old has been on the run from his native Brazil since he fled the country in 2012 - shortly before he was convicted of raping a minor
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Mayo underground fireworks plan victory for company that worked with Taylor Swift
Fireworks
A court has ordered that a planning application refusal for the underground shipping container should be reconsidered
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Ireland thunder and lightning chaos as Met Eireann issues new weather warning
Weather warning
The warning will come into effect after a previous warning for 16 counties expires
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Boy, 6, killed in Mayo crash remembered for his 'most beautiful smile' at funeral
Funerals
Cian Rowland, from Deerpark in Crossmolina, was fatally injured after being struck by a car on the N59 at Eskeragh, near Crossmolina, at around 11.20am on Sunday, June 21. Sadly, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
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'Our beautiful little boyeen': Six year-old killed in Mayo road tragedy named locally
Tributes
Cian Rowland sadly lost his life on Sunday after he was struck by a car in Mayo
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Young boy killed after being struck by car in Mayo road tragedy as Gardai issue witness appeal
Road Deaths
The local coroner has been notified
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