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June 4 sees the return of Tri-Burgh to Louisburgh. With more than 200 competitors it is sure to be a great day for all. Building on the success of the 2010 event organiser Robert Henaghan has expanded the appeal of the race by adding a sprint option so people can take part as individuals or teams over the two distances; Olympic or sprint. The distances include a swim (1500/750m) bike (40/20km) and finally run (10/5km). Full details of the course are available on www.triburgh.ie

Dublin City University students James Burke from Louisburgh and his project partner, Claire Shanahan from Dublin, have been announced as runners-up at this year’s Accenture Leaders of Tomorrow Award for their ‘Drivefeed’ business idea. The masters of business management duo’s idea for a road safety system which facilitates peer-sharing among drivers and other road users was one of only six which made it to the final round of the nationwide competition.

Janet's Walk will take place on April 25 Murrisk to Louisburgh. The walk is in aid of Mayo Cancer Support Association.

The AGM of the Louisburgh and Lecanvey Community Alert Committee will take place in the Parochial Hall, Louisburgh on Thursday February 17 at 9pm. Persons seeking information on the Seniors Alert Security Scheme should attend on the night.

Search and rescue teams continued their search yesterday for a 26-year-old woman from Louisburgh who reportedly fell from the Salmon Weir Bridge into the River Corrib in Galway on Tuesday evening.

The elected members of Mayo County Council paid tribute this week to the two victims of the drowning tragedy off Inishboffin. As a mark of respect to the late Ger Feeney and Donal McEllin, the council adjourned their monthly meeting at 5pm last Monday.

Pat Carey TD, Minister at the Department of Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs, has announced funding of over €39,000 for a further 24 community and voluntary groups under the new Seniors Alert Scheme. In Mayo groups to receive funding are Fahy Community Alert Group, €279.90; Louisburgh Lecanvey Community Alert, €547.00; SVDP St Colman’s Conference, €2,458.00.

A Mad Hatter’s Gala Banquet will take place on Friday September 24 at 7.30pm in Hotel Westport, Newport Road, Westport, in aid of Western Alzheimer's and the Louisburgh Horse Show.

At the recent Louisburgh to Westport half marathon Mayo ACs top seed John Byrne won the event in 74:25. Byrne was followed by team mate Robert Malseed finishing in 76:35. The next Mayo AC athletes home in excellent times were Brendan Gill and David Conway. The first woman home with an outstanding run was Mayo AC’s Sarah Syron. Syron who was troubled with injury during the summer months put in a fantastic performance against very tough competition to come home in 1:41:09.