Living

COMMUNITY A new publication sheds light on the interactions people with disabilities and their families have had with services and professionals

GREEN LIVING Local Futures has some great ideas on how communities can rescale their local economies, writes McKinley Neal

INTERVIEW Westport milliner Lina Stein on her recovery from a brain tumour and giving something back to those who supported her

15 Minute Westport exhibition promotes cycling as a healthy, eco-friendly transport choice

DAD DIARY Edwin’s youngsters have been battling one illness after the other, and it’s no fun for anyone

INTERVIEW Ballyhaunis man Liam Gildea’s new book is an honest reflection on the highs and lows of bipolar disorder

CULTURE Seán Keane talks to The Mayo News ahead of his Safe Home Ireland concert in Nevin’s Newfield Inn, Tiernaur

DAD DIARY Edwin’s daughter is heartbroken when tonsillitis and storm weather conspire to ruin her trick-or-treating plans

PETS’ CORNER Mayo vet Conal Finnerty discusses heart disease in pets – what it is and the treatments available

CULTURE Michael O’Connor on his new book, which explores 20 lesser-known Mayo histories and some salutary lessons