Living

GREEN LIVING McKinley Neal on the new impetus on shop local and self-reliance, and some meal-planning tips

CULTURE The Dooagh Pipe Band celebrated 75 years as Achill’s proud St Patrick’s Day tradition returned

DAD DIARY Edwin marvels at the potency of music as a parenting tool, with each of his children under its spell

INTERVIEW Meet Louisburgh’s innovative new principal, Dr Áine Moran, who has hit the ground running at the local secondary school

CULTURE Claremorris Drama and Fringe Festival returns with ten days of theatrics

ENVIRONMENT Claremorris teens create info hub for local farmers who want to become more sustainable

CULTURE First Mayo International Film Festival takes place in Castlebar this weekend, with 73 films to choose from

DAD DIARY Éamon takes his first steps, and shows of his moves, much to his Dad’s delight

INTERVIEW Castlebar man Ger Duffy’s Everest expedition sees him realising a childhood dream, conquering fears and raising funds for charity

COMMUNITY Westport’s children’s arts festival will take place early next month