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After a very successful month Eoghan Mac Giolla Bhríde, Mayo Writer In Residence 2012 concludes the last week of his residency in Mayo. Over the course of the month Eoghan has worked with a wide variety of schools and groups across the county.

A fascinating new book documenting Mayo’s role in the fight for independence during the early 1900s will be launched by An Taoiseach Enda Kenny this evening, Friday March 9, at Castlebar Library at 8pm. The book, The Flame and the Candle - War in Mayo 1919 - 1924, by Dominic Price, dispenses with the myth that little or nothing happened in Mayo during Ireland’s fight for independence and instead highlights the fascinating story of the Mayo men and women who were active during the troubled period of the War of Independence and the Civil War – a story largely untold.

This year marks the 21st year of the global 16 Days of Action Opposing Violence against Women. Violence against women is an enormous problem in Ireland with thousands of women experiencing rape, physical assaults, emotional and financial abuse and many other forms of exploitation every day.

To celebrate the 21st anniversary of the opening of Castlebar Library a book entitled Mayo Libraries: Memories, Tales and Anecdotes, by Mary Gavin will be launched by Liamy McNally on November 14 at 8pm.

To celebrate the 21st anniversary of the opening of Castlebar Library a book entitled Mayo Libraries: Memories, Tales & Anecdotes, by Mary Gavin will be launched by Liamy McNally on November 14 at 8pm.

All Ireland Poetry Day this year takes place on October 6 and Mayo County Council Arts Office and Library Service have announced that on the day Mayo poets will have the opportunity to take part in poetry snack workshops at Castlebar Library.

All Ireland Poetry Day this year takes place on October 6 and Mayo County Council Arts Office and Library Service have announced that on the day Mayo poets will have the opportunity to take part in Poetry Snack workshops at Castlebar Library on the day.

The issue of the old library at Mountain View, Castlebar was raised at the May meeting of Castlebar Town Council this week. Independent Cllr Michael Kilcoyne brought up the issue as a derelict site. “I raised this issue before at Mayo County Council level and I was told it was the town council’s responsibility. I’ve checked the derelict site register and it’s not even listed on it.

As part of Mayo County Libraries’ celebration of the Bealtaine festival, Sr Hillary Lyons will appear in Castlebar Library on May 17 at 1pm.