The owner of Cox’s Restaurant and Bars in Castlebar, Paul Doyle, on the challenges of running his business during the pandemic
‘It has been like a boat in a storm’
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Tí Bhúrca atmosphere ‘totally changed’ without live music
In normal times, live music sessions were one of many strings on the bow of the 98-year-old Clonbur establishment
A journey from darkness into light
An interview with Ciara O’Malley, whose life crumbled when her partner David Gavin drowned in Canada in 2017
A Day in the Life: John Tedders
Spend a day with John Tedders of Down to Earth Organics, a family operated organic farm in Shrule that produces turkeys and more
Supporting families in a different way
Edwin McGreal talks to Mary Jackson about the impact of Covid-19 on life at the Tacú Family Resource Centre in Ballinrobe
‘Shop local’ message a boost for book sellers
The ‘shop local’ drive for Christmas 2020 has benefited small family-owned stores like Castle Book Shop in Castlebar
MABS helping those in financial stress
Rosaleen Maher, regional manager of the South Connacht MABS area, on the impact of the pandemic on people’s finances
Cutting your cloth to suit
Ballinrobe barber Roundy Geraghty has been rushed off his feet since the ban on hairdressing was lifted
Providing a helping hand at Christmas
Anton McNulty chats to Stephen Brehony of the Westport branch of St Vincent de Paul, which just launched its Christmas appeal
Keeping it in the family
Rory McHugh has just celebrated his 38th birthday by opening his fifth McHugh’s Café, this one in Cong
Getting the toy shop ready for a different Christmas
Shops like McGreevy’s in Westport are in for a busy few weeks managing the Christmas rush alongside social distancing