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An Taoiseach, Enda Kenny, laid the foundation stone for the new swimming pool complex and outdoor education centre in Castlebar at Lough Lannagh on Monday afternoon. The Taoiseach said that this was a "great day" for Castlebar, and after he laid the stone he praised Castlebar swimmer Nicholas Quinn who is preparing to represent Ireland at the Olympics in Rio and said he hoped to see more Castlebar athletes following in his footsteps.

An Irish development charity has launched a novel Lenten appeal that can also help households with their spring cleaning.

Orthodox Divine Liturgy on Sunday, October 7 at 3.30pm in the Church of Holy Rosary Castlebar. All are most welcome.

Throughout history, nearly every religion of consequence has displayed a tension between austerity and exuberance. In Christianity this tension shows itself in the contrast between, say, the unadorned, white-washed chapel and the imposing magnificence of a great medieval cathedral.

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A special Orthodox liturgy service for the Chernobyl children will be held on Sunday June 19 at the Church of the Holy Rosary, Castlebar, at 2pm.

The issue of whether a prayer will be said before the meetings of Castlebar Town Council in future was raised at the May meeting of the local authority. The councillors were discussing a number issues to do with protocol recommendations for the council. Cllr Frank Durcan proposed that before a meeting the members should say an Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory Be to the Father. Cllr Eugene McCormack told the meeting that “maybe that is one too many” to which Cllr Durcan agreed that either the Hail Mary or the Our Father be said.

The next Orthodox Church Service will take place on Sunday February 6 at the Church of the Holy Rosary, Castlebar, at 3.30pm.

The Orthodox Christmas liturgy service will be held on December 24 at 11.30pm.

The next Orthodox Church Service will be held on Sunday October 3 at The Church of the Holy Rosary, Castlebar, at 3.30pm.