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DESPITE THE general perception that the massive advances in technology threaten the future of the printed book, the parallel growth in the number of new publications would suggest the contrary.

There is less than a month to go to the Mizen to Malin Head challenge which will cover a distance of 598kms (368miles) in under 20 hours non stop, at an average of 31 kph, starting on Friday June 26.

Tourmakeady-based business rebuilding organisation, The Business Whisperer, has announced two heavyweight appointments to its board of advisors. These are international business coach and speaker Sue Stockdale, and agri-business expert Gerry Scully who is programme manager for Rural Development with Teagasc.

Ireland West Airport Knock has appointed Joe Gilmore as Managing Director, it was announced this week.

The World Fleadh, Ireland's biggest Irish and Celtic music festival, will be staged in The Royal Theatre, Castlebar, between July 31 and August 8.

Fine Gael now has an overwhelming majority on Mayo County Council following last Friday’s Local Elections. With 17 seats on the local authority, Enda Kenny’s crew will occupy the chairmanship of the council for the next five years with Ballyhaunis native John Cribbin tipped to be installed as the first Cathaoirleach.

There was an element of surprise and shock at the local election count for Athlone Town Council on Saturday last when Castlebar native and political newcomer Alan Shaw took home 455 first preference votes.

The Callan Electoral Area was the only area that gained a seat in the new electoral area boundary changes made in time for this year’s local elections.

Eircom has announced it has broadband-enabled the telephone exchange serving the residents of Ballinahown, Co Westmeath. The announcement comes as part of eircom’s public commitment to broadband-enable over 400 exchanges across Ireland by the end of this year.

Plans to sell the Tuam Herald to the Alpha Newspaper Group have halted after the group bought a minority share in the newspaper.