Thirty thousand expected for famous agricultural show

Fri, Aug 01, 2014

Up to 30,000 are expected to descend on Bonniconlon, outside Ballina, this Bank Holiday Monday for one of the biggest and most successful agricultural shows in the country.

Special Knock service to celebrate life saving work at sea

Fri, Aug 01, 2014

A special ecumenical service will be held at Knock Shrine next weekend to celebrate the life saving work of RNLI volunteers over the last 190 years.

Bicycles, bells and barbecues

Fri, Aug 01, 2014

It brought the traffic to a standstill while it passed up Bridge Street - but it wasn't a protest march. Cars beeped and people waved - but it wasn't a wedding. One hundred people rushed into action when the bell rang - but it wasn't a race.

Mum of inspirational teen suicide campaigner to speak in Knock

Fri, Aug 01, 2014

The mum of Kerry teenager Donal Walsh, who spent the last months of his life launching an inspirational campaign against teen suicide, is to speak at this year’s Knock Novena.

Elma Walsh will address thousands of pilgrims on Wednesday, August 20, in Knock Baslica during the biggest week of the year at the Marian shrine.

Lúnasa celebrates first year in business in Belmullet

Fri, Aug 01, 2014

Craftshop Lúnasa in Belmullet is celebrating one year in business today (Friday).

The little treasure trove of all things crafty on the Erris pennisula is marking its business anniversary with a party and inviting all to attend.

Michael Flatley makes an appearance at Muniter Mhaigh Eo Atha Cliath summer social

Fri, Aug 01, 2014

In the middle of last month members and friends of Muintir Mhaigh Eo Atha Cliath gathered for their annual summer social event in the exclusive surrounds of House on Leeson Street. The Dublin based Mayo Diaspora enjoyed an evening of socialising and entertainment in its stunning Glass Room which was especially reserved for this event.

Six per cent of drivers are uninsured

Fri, Aug 01, 2014

An estimated 4,800 drivers in Mayo are uninsured, according to new figures released this week by the Irish Brokers Association.

Donation for Tommy O’Donnell trust

Fri, Aug 01, 2014

A story carried in the Mayo Advertiser last week about Tommy O’Donnell from Belmullet, who was born with a rare brain disorder, struck a chord with one resident of Rockfield, Rathbawn Road, Castlebar.

Wise up to water safety this Bank Holiday weekend

Fri, Aug 01, 2014

As we head into the busiest holiday weekend of the year, Michael Gavin, Mayo County Council’s water safety officer, is advising everyone to take personal responsibility for their own safety while in or near water.

Kiltimagh brown bread tingles tastebuds in New York

Fri, Aug 01, 2014

Everyone thinks their own mammy’s brown bread recipe is best.

Well one Dubliner with a strong Kiltimagh connection is so sure of it that he is serving the family recipe up at a trendy New York bar and restaurant.

Go back in time to the Ballroom of Romance in Ballycroy

Fri, Aug 01, 2014

The Ballycroy Ballroom of Romance photo exhibition is a collection of photos that have never been seen before. They were taken by Dublin native photographer Terry O’Brien who came to live in Achill over 30 years ago and subsequently moved to Bunratty in Clare where he currently works in Bunratty Folk Park as a period photographer and also freelance.

Commencement date for Westport to Srah water scheme announced

Fri, Aug 01, 2014

Minister of State for Tourism and Sport Michael Ring this week confirmed that the Lough Mask Regional Water Supply Scheme, Srah to Westport Extension Project will go ahead shortly following signing of the contract between Irish Water and Ward and Burke Construction Ltd in the last week.

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