DAD DIARY Edwin’s eldest turns five and while it’s her second birthday with no party, plenty of fun was had
Living
Learning from stories of reluctant engagement
COMMUNITY A new publication sheds light on the interactions people with disabilities and their families have had with services and professionals
Let’s localise
GREEN LIVING Local Futures has some great ideas on how communities can rescale their local economies, writes McKinley Neal
A hat tip to heroes and helpers
INTERVIEW Westport milliner Lina Stein on her recovery from a brain tumour and giving something back to those who supported her
Cyclists a positive cog in the climate wheel
15 Minute Westport exhibition promotes cycling as a healthy, eco-friendly transport choice
The long road
DAD DIARY Edwin’s youngsters have been battling one illness after the other, and it’s no fun for anyone
Euphoria, depression and living your life
INTERVIEW Ballyhaunis man Liam Gildea’s new book is an honest reflection on the highs and lows of bipolar disorder
Helping to answer the call of home
CULTURE Seán Keane talks to The Mayo News ahead of his Safe Home Ireland concert in Nevin’s Newfield Inn, Tiernaur
Halloween horrors
DAD DIARY Edwin’s daughter is heartbroken when tonsillitis and storm weather conspire to ruin her trick-or-treating plans
The heart of the matter
PETS’ CORNER Mayo vet Conal Finnerty discusses heart disease in pets – what it is and the treatments available
Shining a light on forgotten lives
CULTURE Michael O’Connor on his new book, which explores 20 lesser-known Mayo histories and some salutary lessons