American doctor dies at base of Reek

Fri, Aug 31, 2012

A gynaecologist in his forties who was based in Chicago died as he began climbing Croagh Patrick on Tuesday. Dr Thomas Connolly, who was accompanied with his wife, Dr Kim Connolly, and a number of others, collapsed and died at the statue of St Patrick as he started his ascent around midday.

Fundraising salsa night for Living Links

Fri, Aug 31, 2012

A fundraising salsa night will take place on Friday September 7 in Garbos, Castlebar.

Achill Calendar 2014 photography competition

Fri, Aug 31, 2012

The Achill Calendar Competition, now in its fifth year, is open to all amateur digital photographers.

Mayo GAA fans line out for Ulster Bank event

Fri, Aug 31, 2012

The Ulster Bank GAA Force Roadshow travelled to Castlebar Mitchels GAA Club on Wednesday night, where some 250 Mayo GAA fans took part in the evening’s activities. The event featured a panel discussion and questions and answers session with RTÉ pundit and Kerry GAA legend Pat Spillane, former Mayo players Liam McHale and Martin Carney, and current Galway stars Joe Bergin and Finian Hanley. The event was MC’d by Newstalk sports commentator David McIntyre.

Win tickets and two nights’ stay for the Clarenbridge Oyster Festival

Fri, Aug 31, 2012

The 58th annual Clarenbridge Oyster Festival takes place on September 15 and 16 and to celebrate the committee are giving away two tickets to both the Oyster Fete on Saturday 15 and the Family Fun Day on Sunday, along with a fantastic two nights’ accommodation, courtesy of The Maldron Hotel, Oranmore, Co Galway.

Will the real Grace Kelly please stand up

Fri, Aug 31, 2012

Grace Kelly is surely one of the most iconic Hollywood stars of the 1950s. Her beauty and elegance were breathtaking. The fact that her grandfather was a bricklayer from Newport in Mayo just adds to the legend. In September (14 to 16), Newport will be hosting the inaugural Grace Kelly Film Festival to honour her life and glittering career. So how does a town with no cinema host a film festival? That is simple – by bringing in a mobile 100-seater cinema and transforming the local school into a venue fit to honour the Hollywood star and real-life princess.

Castlebar pantomime 2012 junior and adult auditions

Fri, Aug 31, 2012

Castlebar pantomime committee invites anyone aged from eight to 18 years who is not in an exam class, to attend its junior chorus auditions for its January 2013 production. Due to time constraints, Castlebar pantomime cannot audition anyone who has not registered between 10.30am and 11am or accommodate anyone who has to leave early prior to their audition time being called.

Older people need to be protected when framing property tax

Fri, Aug 31, 2012

Age Action believes that the Government must protect older people on low incomes when framing the proposed property tax.

Football fans to get a breath of fresh air

Fri, Aug 31, 2012

Hundreds of Mayo fans travelling to Croke Park for a major football showdown this weekend are to be given air fresheners containing a road safety message.

Young men’s confidence affected by hair loss

Fri, Aug 31, 2012

The results of a national survey, conducted by DHI Hair Restoration about the level of hair loss experienced by Irish men, have highlighted that 51 per cent of young Connacht men (under 30) claim to be experiencing hair loss. The survey also revealed the extent of the psychological impact of male hair loss, with 24 per cent of those surveyed in Connacht claiming that their confidence is badly affected, particularly in social situations due to the issue.

Men on the Move launched in Erris

Fri, Aug 31, 2012

Last Wednesday saw the launch of the Men on the Move programme in Erris by Minister of Sport Michael Ring, local sporting hero Henry Coyle WBF Light Middleweight Champion of the World, Charlie Lambert from Mayo Sports Partnership, and members of the Erris Men’s Shed.

Petworld hosting a fun charity walk in aid of local charities

Fri, Aug 31, 2012

Petworld is sponsoring a National Furry 5k Charity Walk, benefiting a number of local charities on Sunday September 16 from 10am to 12pm, at Petworld locations across Ireland. The Petworld Furry 5k Walk will be a fantastic, fun event, combined with the opportunity to help really worthwhile charities.

The free event will take place at five Petworld stores – Castlebar (Turlough), Athlone, Mullingar, Santry and Galway (Terryland) and will benefit five local charites: Athlone & West Midlands Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Western Care, Friends of Animals, Dogs Aid and Madra.

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