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Mayo golfer to lead the challenge at 3 Irish Women’s Open Strokeplay

Custom House Studios in Westport is hosting an exhibition of rt works by members of the community of The McBride Home, Westport. The exhibition was officially opened this week and will run until July 5.

A group exhibition at the Sea, Sky Shore Gallery, James Street, Westport, featuring work made by the following artists at Custom House Studios during 2008; Cecilia Bullo, Breda Burns, Nick Devaney, Pam Gray, Christina Heraty, Niall McCormack, Sinead Wall, Ian Wieczorek, and Katja Wittmer will be opened by Councillor Margaret Adams, chairperson of Custom House Studios, on Thursday January 29 at 6pm. The exhibition will continue until February 28.

A rarely seen 19th century painting of Westport was this week put on display at Westport House.

Group exhibition at the Sea, Sky Shore Gallery, James Street Westport, featuring work made by artists at Custom House Studios during 2008; Cecilia Bullo, Breda Burns, Nick Devaney, Pam Gray, Christina Heraty, Niall Mc Cormack, Sinead Wall, Ian Wieczorek, and Katja Wittmer. Exhibition will be opened by Cllr Margaret Adams, chairperson of Custom House Studios, on Thursday January 29 at 6pm, and continues until February 28.

Custom House Studios at Westport Quay has launched a new website. The site provides comprehensive information about the facilities and programming of events at the studios, including artists who work at the studios, as well as information on exhibitions and a print studio. Visit www.customhousestudios.ie

On Sunday July 19 the annual gala summer barbecue, hosted by Norah and Gerry Walshe, will meet in the gardens of Hotel Westport, in aid of the Multiple Sclerosis Society.

All-Ireland champion accordion player Daragh Healy will run an eight-week introduction to accordion playing course in Westport over the next two months. Healy is regarded as one of the best young box players in the country, having secured first place in the All-Ireland Fleadh Cheoil on the box in 2007.

Fergus McAllister was selected by the Mayo Green Party to run as a candidate for the Westport Town Council election this June. McAllister says that he will concentrate his immediate attention on supporting local businesses so that closures can be staved off and jobs can be protected.