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Westport played host to a Failte Ireland Adventure and Activity two-day forum this week which was attended by tourism operators from abroad keen to see what Mayo has to offer as well as local operators interested in learning from their counterparts’ experiences abroad.

Kinlay House Hostel in the city centre has been sold. The sale of the hostel, which has been in receivership since 2009, was confirmed this week by estate agents CB Richard Ellis.

Kinlay House Hostel in the city centre has been sold. The sale of the hostel, which has been in receivership since 2009, was confirmed this week by estate agents CB Richard Ellis.

Gaelforce Events, the organisers of the extremely popular Gaelforce West adventure race, are running a cycle challenge outside of Newport on June 19 and 20. The event includes a 24 hour and eight hour challenge open to soloists and teams of up to 10.

The harsh reality of life for more than 300 asylum seekers and refugees who live in direct provision accommodation in Mayo was laid bare this week. GMIT Castlebar hosted a launch for the “One size doesn’t fit all” report published by the Free Legal Advice Centre (FLAC) , in association with Mayo Intercultural Association. The report marks the 10th anniversary of direct provision accommodation in Ireland. Currently there are 315 people living in Ballyhaunis in direct provision accommodation, there were centres in both Kiltimagh and Cong previously providing accommodation but have since been closed.

An American tourist, who had been left to run a hostel in return for free accommodation, betrayed the trust bestowed upon him by siphoning off €2,000 from money paid by other patrons.

Mountaineering Ireland, Ireland’s National Governing Body for hill-walkers and climbers, is urging all people who engage in hillwalking and climbing in Mayo to be extremely cautious during the current severe weather conditions.

Mountaineering Ireland, Ireland’s national governing body for hill-walkers and climbers, has appointed Claremorris man Karl Boyle as its chief officer. The appointment comes at an exciting time for Mountaineering Ireland during the implementation of its new Strategic Development Plan 2009–2013.