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The newspaper is printed (but not owned) by [[Celtic Media Group]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.westmeathindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2017/06/06/4141175-celtic-media-not-to-proceed-with-newspaper-sale-to-inm/|title=Celtic Media not to proceed with newspaper sale to INM|newspaper=[[Westmeath Independent]]|date=6 June 2017}}</ref> |
The newspaper is printed (but not owned) by [[Celtic Media Group]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.westmeathindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2017/06/06/4141175-celtic-media-not-to-proceed-with-newspaper-sale-to-inm/|title=Celtic Media not to proceed with newspaper sale to INM|newspaper=[[Westmeath Independent]]|date=6 June 2017}}</ref> |
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News broke on Sept. 27, 2022 that the paper would be acquired by [[Iconic Newspapers]], which owns over 15 local weekly titles. |
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| Type | Weekly newspaper |
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| Format | Tabloid |
| Owner(s) | Dermot Berry |
| Editor | Michael Duffy |
| Founded | 1892 |
| Political alignment | Central |
| Language | English |
| Headquarters | Westport, County Mayo |
| Website | mayonews.ie/ |
The Mayo News is a weekly local newspaper published in Westport in Ireland.
History and profile
The Mayo News was established in Westport in 1892.[1] In 1968 the paper changed from Broadsheet to Tabloid to sell better. After writing several editorials on the Corrib gas controversy during her tenure, editor Denise Horan took up a position as Shell Ireland's senior communications advisor at the end of April 2009.[2]
According to the Audit Bureau of Circulations, the paper had an average weekly circulation of 10,315 during 2005.[3]
In 2007 and in 2014 the Mayo News was named as the European Newspaper of the Year in the category of local newspapers.[1]
In 2016 the Mayo News won awards for the Best Designed Newspaper and the Sports Story of the Year and was shortlisted in the categories of News Story of The Year, Best use of Photography and Best Feature Story of the Year at the Local Ireland Media Awards.[4]
The newspaper is printed (but not owned) by Celtic Media Group.[5]
News broke on Sept. 27, 2022 that the paper would be acquired by Iconic Newspapers, which owns over 15 local weekly titles.
References
- ^ a b "Mayo newspaper wins European award". RTE News. 19 November 2014. Retrieved 2 December 2014.
- ^ Lorna Siggins (13 March 2009). "Shell appoint media adviser". The Irish Times.
- ^ "Home - ABC - Audit Bureau of Circulations". www.abc-ireland.ie.
- ^ News, The Mayo. "Mayo News wins big at Local Ireland Media Awards". The Mayo News. Retrieved 19 November 2016.
{{cite news}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ "Celtic Media not to proceed with newspaper sale to INM". Westmeath Independent. 6 June 2017.
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