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The members of Mayo County Council paid tribute to the late Myles Staunton at the beginning of their AGM this week. Before the order of business of the meeting, Fine Gael whip Cllr Joe Mellet asked the members to have a minute’s silence in honour of the former councillor, TD and senator. Cllr Michael Burke who was chairing his last meeting of the council also passed on his sympathies to the family of the late Mr Staunton as did county manager Peter Hynes on behalf of the staff of the council. Cllr Mellet also indicated that the council would pay a fuller tribute to Mr Staunton at its July meeting.

A local girl, who lost her mother to cancer last year, is preparing to sacrifice one of her most prized attributes in order to raise funds for the Irish Cancer Society.

Due to unforeseen scheduling conflicts Jedward have had to reschedule their Carnival Tour show at the Royal Theatre from August 18 to August 4. All tickets bought for August 18 are valid for the new show on August 4 for the same seats purchased. If you are unable to attend the new show you can return your tickets to the outlet you purchased them in for a full refund.

Colin Murphy is coming to Westport

HIT PLAY Sunday Morning Coming Down returns to the Town Hall Theatre main stage after an explosive sell-out run in the studio last month. The play, directed by its debutant author Mick Donnellan, will be at the venue on Saturday May 28.

Santa Ponsa or Bust is the first part of the Santa Ponsa trilogy and it has captivated audiences wherever it has played. Starring Pakie O’Callaghan and Frank Twomey from the Joe Duffy Funny Friday shows this is one comedy show not to be missed. Santa Ponsa or Bust is the stage show that took the Dragons’ fiery breath away. For the first time ever in the Irish version of Dragons’ Den all five Dragons invested in what is already being talked about as the smash hit comedy of the year.

The Hired Man represents a brave move for Kilkenny Musical Society (KMS) whose last four productions have been evergreen favourites, but

SUNDAY MORNING Coming Down, a new written and directed play by Michéal Donnellan, will be staged in the Town Hall Theatre studio from Tuesday March 29 to Saturday April 2 at 8.30pm.

Betty Killeen (nee Noone), Lower James Street, Claremorris, whose sudden death occurred on January 13, was one of the town’s best-known figures. She commanded popularity from people of all ages, and the esteem in which she was held was evidenced by the extraordinary numbers who turned out to pay their final respects at the funeral ceremonies.

THIS WEEKEND is Halloween and Monroe’s Live will have plenty of events full of scares, soul, and rock’n’roll.