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If you live in the Castlebar Town Council area, the chances are you’ve had a visit over the past few weeks from Noreen Heston. The first time Fine Gael candidate has for the last six weeks been literally going to every door in the town on the canvass trail. “I started out about six weeks ago on my canvass. I'm actually knocking on every door at the moment. The people are very welcoming of new candidates and female candidates. People say there is an awful lot of anger but there is also an awful lot of hurt.” Out on the canvass trail Heston has heard plenty of good and also sad stories, but it’s meeting the people and hearing their stories that has strengthened her resolve to get elected and do her best for the people.

Mayo ASTI representative Greta Harrison has called on the parents and teachers of second level pupils to make the education cutbacks an issue in the upcoming local and European elections.

EBS offices across Mayo are calling on you to champion your local cause and to nominate a local initiative that you feel makes a big impact in the community and therefore should be considered for the EBS Community Fund. The fund is designed to help great groups around Ireland to continue the vital work that they do.

Speaking in Castlebar this week, Independent candidate in Mayo County Council and Castlebar Town Council elections Michael Kilcoyne urged the people of Mayo to exercise their democratic right and go out and vote. He said: “It is our right if not our obligation to have our say in the election of those people we want to represent us and we should use our vote.” But he warned: “Think carefully before casting your vote. The person you select will represent you for the next five years.”

A beautiful sunny day in Tullamore on Saturday was made all the more memorable by the quality performances by the Kilkenny athletes. Various commentators suggest this was one of the most competitive schools finals for many years.

And what a party it was. The annual comedy extravaganza took over the town last weekend, with “green” the main theme.

It was just around teatime on Sunday when an entry worthy of any dramatic play took place. Through the doors of the tennis club count centre strode Michael D Higgins, walking with purpose up towards the side of the hall, covering a metre with each step, as the crowds parted like the Red Sea to let him through.

Four out of five dairy herds in Mayo could be positive for the highly infectious viral disease infectious bovine rhinotracheitis, according to the results of a survey carried out by leading veterinary practitioner Pat Kirwan.

The Callan Electoral Area was the only area that gained a seat in the new electoral area boundary changes made in time for this year’s local elections.