Ballinrobe parish priest, Fr Michael Gormally, can’t wait to get back to meeting real people in person again this week
features
The pubs are back but not as we know it
Mark Thornton reports on a trip to a Castlebar pub on a Friday night, and how things have changed
A Day in the Life: Austin Vaughan
Spend a day with Mayo County Librarian Austin Vaughan, whose days are ‘filled with a myriad of projects and tasks’
A Day in the Life: John Corless
Spend a day with the manager of Claremorris Town Hall Theatre, John Corless
Charting a new course
The Mayo News pays a visit to Nevin’s Newfield Inn, which has just reopened after four months
A train ride west in the time of Covid
Daniel Carey takes public transport for the first time in four months, and reports on the experience
A traveller’s friend once more
TF Royal Hotel and Theatre, one of Castlebar’s oldest businesses, is as well equipped as any for the new way of living
Back in the game
Reporter Ger Flanagan, who also plays for Balla GAA Club, on getting back on the pitch for a challenge game
Ballinrobe institution reopens
Simple pleasures are on the menu again at Bowers Café, Pub and Restaurant on Ballinrobe’s Abbey Street
Knock airport like ‘a quiet winter’s day’ post-lockdown
Oisin McGovern takes a trip to Knock Airport, and chats to staff and passengers about their Covid-19 experience
A Day in the Life: Pat McEllin
Spend a day with the owner of Balla restaurant Oxtail, chef Pat McEllin