Legendary Castlebar barber Ger Staunton reflects as he celebrates 52 years in business in the town
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We all scream for ice-cream
Graham Byrne from Krem gelateria and cafe on Bridge Street in Westport on the trials and tribulations of business
Ballinrobe business bracing for €3,000-a-week energy bills
COST OF LIVING Local business man predicts redundancies and closures by Christmas if Government support is not forthcoming
The adventure of a lifetime
Castlebar photographer and video editor Ger Duffy’s diary of his climb to Everest Base Camp
‘This year is completely different’
COST OF LIVING A major Belmullet business is altering its trading hours and considering electricity generators to survive the cost of living crisis
A step forwards or backwards?
The new policing model for Ireland, which came into full effect this week, is receiving a very mixed response
Joe Ring’s death and the Civil War in Mayo
HISTORY The death of Joe Ring was a major event in the nascent Civil War in Mayo 100 years ago
Living his best life
The Mayo News speaks to Fr Peter Hughes from Ballinrobe who has lived and worked in Latin America for 60 years
The will of Joe Ring
HISTORY ‘From reading the will, it is clear he knew he was in danger. It is poignant’ – Joe Ring’s grandnephew, TD Michael Ring
Costs could force private nursing homes to close
COST OF LIVING Westport facility sees heating bill soar by €4,000 a month, owner gravely concerned about future viability
The Big Interview: Stephen Mangan
Renowned actor and writer Stephen Mangan has only fond memories of his annual family holidays in Erris