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Mayo Cancer Support Association and Cancer Care West are to attempt to set a new world record on Saturday November 22 for the world’s highest bra-chain, by linking a chain of bras up and down Croagh Patrick in aid of breast cancer awareness.

As Roy Keane famously said: “The only thing that drifts along are dead fish.” And having seen St Brigid’s GAA club’s fantastic facilities last weekend it was obvious to most of us that some clubs in this neck of the woods have been drifting along for the past few decades from an infrastructural point of view.

As one of your New Year’s resolutions make sure you sign up for this year’s Croagh Patrick Challenge which raises funds for children with autism in Mayo.

Mayo Cancer Support will be attempting to set a new world record for the world’s highest chain of bras on Saturday November 22 at Croagh Patrick, Murrisk.

While many of the legends about St Patrick are well known, such as his banishing snakes from Ireland, it is less well known that he wrote an autobiography.

For the discerning company that wishes to stand out from the competition and reward and motivate their most important resource – their staff, and infuse in them the kind of inspiration that will be needed to successfully navigate the turbulent economic waters faced by business in the coming year, Westport House, County Mayo and its remarkable history may provide the perfect solution.

Leading Irish archaeologist Michael Gibbons will give an illustrated talk on his work in the Gort Library on Saturday March 28 at 3pm.

In Irish folklore, a house in which a St Brigid’s Cross is hung is a house protected from fire and evil, so why not get yourself such a cross and find out about its fascinating history this weekend.

An American woman in her seventies was airlifted from Croagh Patrick on Wednesday night after sustaining serious head injuries.

An exhibition of new works by Breda Burns, entitled 360° of the Reek, continues every day at Custom House Studios, The Quay, Westport, until May 10. Breda Burns is from Westport, inspired by a love of the place and people. Her dedication to the community has been marked by continued involvement with community and public art. She was a founding member of Westport Artist Studios group, and was active in the development of the Custom House Studios.