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Mary Mulchrone, a native of Fahy, Westport won back her Gael Force title after a one year lapse.

It’s a poor indictment on the Government when a group of parents have to come together to raise funds to open a special school. However that’s the situation for a group of people from Mayo who began the Seven Day in a Row Croagh Patrick Challenge.

The refurbished Custom House Studios at Westport Quay will be formally opened by Dr Martin Mansergh TD. Minister of State with responsibility for Arts, and the OPW, on Saturday April 4 at 2pm. This event is open to the public and all interested are invited to attend.

An exhibition of new works by Breda Burns, entitled 360° of the Reek, continues every day at Custom House Studios, The Quay, Westport, until May 10. Breda Burns is from Westport, inspired by a love of the place and people. Her dedication to the community has been marked by continued involvement with community and public art. She was a founding member of Westport Artist Studios group, and was active in the development of the Custom House Studios.

Leenavesta is a serenely beautiful townland nestled at the foot of the Sheaffrey Hills between the well known towns of Westport and Louisbourg. Croagh Patrick stands guard to the north and the Owenmore River threads its way though the valley as it flows down to join the Erriff. This is superb fishing country. Salmon, brown trout, and sea trout are the main quarry, but the sea angler also has Clew Bay, famous for its beauty and its international sea angling competition, within a few minutes’ drive.

Westport artist Neil McCormack opened an exhibition of paintings at the Ennistymon Courthouse Gallery and Studios, County Clare last Saturday evening May 16. The exhibition continues until May 30.

Experience this unique Pilgrim Journey with a difference. Walk in the footsteps of St Patrick along the once royal Chariot Road; be challenged by the 22 miles that was the Pilgrim Path down through the ages; absorb the rich heritage that is embodied at every turn along the way; have your spirits raised by the environment and the encouragement of companions; take time to discover a deeper meaning to life and to find greater peace in our relationship within ourselves, with others and with God.

Images of Mayo will be broadcast into one million homes across Australia later this year, after one of the country’s most popular travel programmes, Gurus Explore, filmed on location here over the weekend.

The Mighty Mayo Mountain Challenge 2009 takes place on Saturday August 22 where volunteers will climb Mayo's highest three peaks — Mweelrea (814m), Croagh Patrick (764m), and Nephin (806m), all in one day for Cancer Action Mayo.

Gaelforce 6 is set to return for its fourth year of action, this August 22 and 23, with already some 2,350 athletes signed up.