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In 1990 – exactly 100 years after Sir William Gregory granted a 99-year lease on a section of land at Kiltartan Cross on which to build a schoolhouse – the Kiltartan Gregory Cultural Society was founded. Its aim was to restore the derelict red-brick schoolhouse, the very one commissioned by Sir William Gregory, and to preserve the history of Kiltartan for future generations. The next six years were spent doing just that.

The 2021 Wild Atlantic Words literary festival short story competition will be judged by award-winning writer, John Patrick McHugh.

Carbon neutrality by 2030 and reductions in food wastage and water consumption are among the targets set out in NUI Galway’s new sustainability strategy, launched by the university this week.

Ballina writer and local historian, Terry Reilly, has launched his new book, Ballina & Area People, which he describes as ‘easy to read’ complete with some surprising revelations.

Reflective of their consistent dedication to the development and enhancement of the Sensory Garden at Dun na Si Heritage Park in Moate, Transition Year students from Moate Community School received due formal recognition of their feat, claiming the 'Further Growth' award at the national Young Environmentalist Awards which were announced in recent times.

This Saturday May 2, Mayo Day will take place solely online, with a live show on www.mayo.ie and Mayo.ie’s Facebook Page.

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The Athlone (Midland) Rape Crisis Centre is still providing counselling during Covid-19.

The 2020 Wild Atlantic Words literary festival short story competition will be judged by award-winning writer, Lisa McInerney.