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In the summer of 1831, famine returned to County Mayo, and the starving took to the roads in search of food. Travellers on the roads witnessed and recorded many desperate people in the fields feeding on mustard, cress, and other herbage. Convoys of horses and carts carrying food also plied the roads, and it was not long before the starving turned their attention to them. The carts had meal and flour imported through Westport, destined for markets, big houses, and famine relief depots. The authorities responded by assigning armed escorts, but hunger had disarmed people of their fear of armed soldiers and constables.

Lexus Galway was named the Lexus Retailer of the Year award by Lexus Ireland.

Lexus Galway has won the Lexus Retailer of the Year award which was presented recently by Lexus Ireland.

As the new year's resolutions start to fade to the back of many minds, the crew at Crossfit Croí have been making significant changes this year, as they prepare to move into a new larger facility in Blyry Commercial Park, conveniently located off the M6 motorway and easily accessed on the main entry route to the park.

Renault Group had a record January starting 2023 with 10.8 percent market share in the overall new car and van market, up a remarkable 64 percent on January 2022.

Pauline McLynn has spoken this week about how losing both of her parents to stroke inspired her to help drive greater awareness about its warning signs.

TV star Pauline McLynn has told how losing both of her parents to stroke inspired her to help drive greater awareness about its warning signs.

Buccaneers Rugby Football Club hosted a 5km Fun Run on New Year’s Day to raise much needed funds for both the underage section of the club and St Hilda’s Special School in Athlone.

I am writing this on Wednesday evening as I return from the funeral of an old friend who died in the way that has come just too much the norm in the last while. The erosion of childhood memories leaves one deflated. There has been much death since the turn of the year, twenty per cent more this year that for the corresponding period last year.