12+ hour, 17+ min ago  (500+ words) The heyday of Soap Box car racing in the 1950s is being recalled at the National Museum of Ireland in Turlough Park, Castlebar. A vibrant red Soap Box car from the era " recently donated to the Irish Folklife Collection - went on…...

5+ mon, 3+ week ago  (305+ words) A brown bear on temporary display in the National Museum of Ireland in Castlebar as part of an ongoing exhibition, The Murmur of Bees - which explores bees and their important role in Ireland's biodiversity. Picture: Karen Cox A leading expert…...

6+ mon, 5+ day ago  (57+ words) westernpeople. ie PICTURE GALLERY: Out and about during the snow in Mayo! Thanks for sending in your pictures! Check out some snow pictures from Mayo over the last few days! More in this section Revealed: The number of passengers passing…...

6+ mon, 1+ week ago  (181+ words) At the recent launch of "I Measc na m Bl'th" in "ras Inis Gluaire, Belmullet, were, from left: Margaret Tallott, Mary Keenaghan, Sheila Murphy (Biodiversity Officer, Mayo County Council), Katherine Mangan, John Reilly, Karina Dingerkus (Ecologist) and Dave Suddaby (Birdwatch…...

11+ mon, 6+ day ago  (331+ words) George Morrison, a documentary maker best known for his film Mise "ire, has died aged 102. Morrison's 1959 documentary Mise "ire was produced by Gael Linn and featured a celebrated score by composer Se'n " Riada. He later followed it with the production…...

11+ mon, 3+ week ago  (494+ words) The 2025 Ballina Salmon Festival wrapped up yesterday, leaving behind a wave of community pride, cultural vibrancy, and unforgettable memories." Now in its 61st year, the festival remains one of Ireland's longest-running community events, deeply rooted in the heritage of the town…...