Visit It’so at the Woollen Mills for a taste sensation
Fri, Dec 12, 2008
For a traditional family shopping experience there is no better place to visit than the Foxford Woollen Mills. There is an array of fantastic gifts to choose from in a relaxed and stress-free environment that is ideal for a family day out.
Read more ...Remembering Mayo’s Fallen Heroes
Fri, Dec 12, 2008
The recent very sad and tragic death of a brave young Royal Marine Robert McKibben really brought home to everyone in the Westport area the stark reality of war. Robert’s parents, sisters, brother, his girlfriend, relations and friends were truly devastated, as were his comrades in arms from the Royal Marines and indeed his former comrades from the Irish Defence Force. All who knew him were deeply shocked and numbed by his death. It is fair to say that the whole region was saddened by the news of his tragic death and it was no surprise that St Mary’s Church in Westport was packed for the funeral, or that it brought the town of Westport to a standstill as the cortege moved through the town in what was one of the saddest funerals on record.
Read more ...35 Mayo hotels featured in tourist accommodation guide
Fri, Dec 12, 2008
Irish hoteliers have joined with Minister for Arts, Sports and Tourism, Martin Cullen TD, to launch the 2009 Be Our Guest Guide and kick start the Irish Hotels Federation’s (IHF) international marketing drive for 2009. Now in its 22nd edition, the guide is renowned as Ireland’s largest tourist accommodation listing, featuring almost 1,000 hotels and guesthouses from every county, including 35 in County Mayo. Over 300,000 guides will be distributed in 22 countries in the coming months, acting as a key marketing tool in promoting Ireland at home and abroad.
Read more ...Ballina driver of car with defects convicted
Fri, Dec 12, 2008
A 20-year-old driver of a Subaru which had no NCT, a bald tyre, faulty indicators and a yellow and black number plate was convicted and fined at Ballina District Court this week.
Read more ...Westport Historical Society’s journal
Fri, Dec 05, 2008
The latest journal from the Westport Historical Society—which features a number of engaging articles—has just been published and is now widely available in local newsagents for €10—an ideal Christmas gift for people of all ages and especially for those away from home.
Read more ...Westport choral concert
Fri, Dec 05, 2008
Start your Christmas this year at Westport Choral Society’s Blas Na Nollag Christmas concert which will take place on Tuesday December 9 in Hotel Westport.
Read more ...Kitty raffle
Fri, Dec 05, 2008
A monster raffle in aid of Mayo Cat Rescue is being held on Friday December 5 (today) at Dunnes Stores, Castlebar.
Read more ...Claremorris exhibition
Fri, Dec 05, 2008
The Claremorris Arts Committee is pleased to announce details OF an exhibition of paintings by local artist, Renate Pilbrow, on December 5 (12pm to 4.30pm), December 6 (12pm to 4.30pm) and December 7 (2pm to 4.30pm)
Read more ...Achill carol service
Fri, Dec 05, 2008
A carol service will take place tonight (Friday December 5) in Achill at 7.30pm in the Achill Parish Hall, Achill Sound.
Read more ...Fundraising night
Fri, Dec 05, 2008
A fundraising event to help children and young adults to go on a pilgrimage to Medugorje will take place on December 14 in the Castle Inn at 8.30pm.
Read more ...Join VTOS
Fri, Dec 05, 2008
Make a New Year’s resolution for 2009 and join VTOS in Belmullet where you will learn new skills and make new friends.
Read more ...Clew Bay, Westport exhibits work by Carmen Garcia
Fri, Dec 05, 2008
Spanish-born painter Carmen Garcia is exhibiting for the second time at the Clew Bay Hotel for the month of December with the opening reception of her exhibition taking place tonight (Friday December 5) at 8.30pm.
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