As part of our series on social media, Áine Ryan talks to Rose-Conway Walshe TD about the technology’s pros and cons
Positives of social media must be protected
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How the tide of history has turned
Those Irish who fought for the Republican side in the Spanish Civil War received a mixed reaction in 1930s Ireland
Richie buzzing to get back for Christmas rush
With clothing retailers hit hard by cancelling of social occasions, we talk to Richie Needham of Unit 7 in Castlebar
Refereeing Mayo fans
As part of our series on social media, Ger Flanagan looks at how the renowned Mayo GAA Blog deals with abusive comments
Social smarts
Marie O’Sullivan, an expert on online safety, offers advice on safe use of social media as part of our ongoing series
Taking back control
As part of our series on social media, heavy social-media user Anne-Marie Flynn tries to restrict her time on all platforms
Controlling your online habits
Five members of the Mindspace Mayo Youth Panel spoke to us on the pros and cons of social media
Tourism trade essential for small retailers in Westport
Westport businessperson Adrian Cawley is hopeful for a busy Christmas and a booming 2021
Switching off and moving on
Our reporter Edwin McGreal went on a social media diet for our Social Challenge. Let’s see how he got on!
Country Markets hope for Christmas cheer
Westport Country Market has been allowed to operate in recent weeks, but only for those selling food
Claremorris business cutting no corners
Niall Heffernan, owner of Claremorris’s renowned Food Store, on how his business has coped and adapted during Covid-19