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Let the light in, as the days get longer

At the start of this year, we knew that Galway would for a short while anyway, attract the eyes of the world; that the name of the city would feature across the pages of the top newspapers, that it might just grab a few minutes at obscure hours for sports-mad insomniacs. We knew that the city would be the location for an event that would make headlines — up until November, we thought that this would be the Volvo Ocean Race, but it was not to be.

Sudden death of Castlebar businessman shocks community

The sudden death on Tuesday evening of Castlebar businessman, Cyril Flynn, brother of former EU Commissioner Pádraig Flynn, has shocked the people of Castlebar.

THE BIG DEBATE

Castlebar's traditional town centre has seen major refurbishment works over the last two years which include new pavements, street lighting, and street furniture.

Ring announces funding for Castlebar to Turlough Greenway

Minister of State for Tourism and Sport, Dep Michael Ring yesterday announced another major boost for tourism in Mayo when he announced €1,450,000 in funding for a greenway from Castlebar to the National Museum of Country Life in Turlough House. Minister of State Ring’s department will fund half of the money through the National Cycle Network Funding and welcoming the news he said, “This grant funding will be matched by Mayo County Council as the total costs of the project are €1,450,000 for the 8.8 km off road greenway along the banks of the Castlebar River from Newtown, Castlebar through the town centre and east to Turlough village and to the National Museum of Ireland located in Turlough House. With the funding already allocated by Fáilte Ireland for the Greenway project from Castlebar to Islandeady, this project will further enhance tourism infrastructure in Mayo and build on the success of the existing Greenway. Walking and cycling are popular pursuits for domestic and overseas tourists and with these extensions, the Greenway will, in my opinion, become a must visit destination for these activities. I am delighted with this announcement. This is good news for Castlebar and good news for the county,” concluded Minister Ring.

Galway Modern Homes and Building Exhibition a great success

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The Galway Modern Homes and Building Exhibition, which took place in Leisureland last weekend, was a great success with a large crowd of visitors attending the event over three days. They arrived with their house plans and met with the professionals with the expertise and advice for building, extending, or renovating their homes.

Castlebar ‘menace’ before court

A woman whom the Superintendent of Castlebar described as a “menace” was before Castlebar District Court on Wednesday where she faced a litany of charges ranging from theft, public order, and road traffic offences.

Heritage site owner seeks support from council

The owner of a newly discovered heritage sight at Newtown, Jerpoint, in Thomastown has come before the members of Kilkenny County Council in a bid to garner support from the local authority to develop the site into a tourist attraction.

Discover a new career in hairdressing

The College of Hairdressing Connaught has just launched its new courses for 2011 at Kiltartan House, Galway, and at its satellite centre in Castlebar, Co Mayo.

Ticket and parking details for Leinster Hurling Semi-final Kilkenny v Wexford

Tickets for the Leinster Hurling semi-final between Kilkenny and Wexford in Wexford Park on Saturday, June 11 at 7pm are currently on sale. The game forms part of a double header with the Leinster football clash between Wexford and Westmeath at 5pm and because of this and the fact that seating will be unreserved Kilkenny supporters would be well advised to purchase tickets in advance and travel in good time to the game. Details of ticket prices and car parking arrangements in Wexford town are as follows....

Need for additional bus stop in Castlebar highlighted

A call has been made for the provision of a new bus stop in Castlebar.

 

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