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Acclaimed tenors Seán Costello and Frank Naughton of Duo Vocis are to deliver their breathtaking musical show, From Broadway to La Scala, at Ballinrobe Community Schoool tonight (Friday March 20) at 8pm.

The village of Cong is marking its connection to one of the most famous writers of the 19th century - Oscar Wilde.

An illustrated talk about the life of Sir William Wilde, father of Oscar Wilde, will be hosted by the Cong Moytura Heritage Society on January 21.

It is an exciting time in the Parish of Cong, Cross and the Neale, the long awaited community centre is coming near completion and an invitation is being put out to encourage people to get involved and help name the new state of the art building.

I have always had a soft spot for Lisloughrey Lodge, enjoyed many good meals there, and slept soundly in the lavish bedrooms. Previously, a stunning job was done on Lisloughrey, transforming it from old style country house into contemporary country hideaway with bedrooms and suites individually styled and decorated, oversized beds, deep piled carpets, dark wood furniture, and the latest flat screen technology. The heart of the hotel is a magnificent period building and behind it, new accommodation was added discreetly in two-bedroom units built around an attractive landscaped courtyard with covered walkways. Set in the grounds of Ashford Castle and now in common ownership, the hotel has one of the most beautiful locations in the country. Perched above Lough Corrib, just outside Cong, the most picturesque of village with little gift shops to peruse, cafes and pubs to refresh yourself in, ferry rides and woodland walks to amuse you. Fishing, golf and even falconry are all on your doorstep.

One of the most successful novellists in the world, Nora Roberts, is coming to Mayo to host an afternoon tea at the castle that inspired some of her latest work.

DNG Maxwell Heaslip & Leonard is offering for sale a quality newly constructed four bed, two en suite, detached residence standing on two acres, on the shores of Lough Corrib, the Republic of Ireland’s largest lake.

Galway will for the first time host a festival dedicated to Oscar Wilde. The festival, taking place in September, will celebrate the life and work of the writer and highlight his strong links with the west of Ireland.

An independent member of Mayo County Council has called for the development of at least four free bus parking spaces in Claremorris and Ballinrobe to facilitate and encourage passing tourist traffic to stop in the towns.

Mayo county councillor Patsy O’Brien has warmly welcomed the sanctioning by South West Mayo Development Company (SWMDC) for two major projects in Cong. SWMDC has given the green light to Cong Community Centre Limited for the construction of a community centre at Gortaroe and also to Cong Festival Committee Limited for the construction and installation of two bronze statues in Cong village.