Donal Fallon’s book is part of the 16 Lives series to mark next year’s centenary of the Easter Rebellion
CULTURE Biography uncovers MacBride’s complexity
Staying In
BOOKS Harvesting wild West folkways
New book unfurls the traditional world of thatched roofs and harvest knots, straw boys and mummers
The Local Eye returns tomorrow tonight
VIDEO The Local Eye, featuring The Mayo News, returns to TV screens across the nation tomorrow evening
TV Maria Walsh to host The TV3 Toy Show
Former Rose of Tralee joins Brian Ormond to host 90-minute show
ARTS Michael Murphy pens second poetry collection
‘A Chaplet of Roses’, the second collection of poetry from bestselling author Michael Murphy, will be released this month
MUSIC From Achill to the Algarve
A Mayo holidaymaker discovers Achill musician Gary Vesey, whose live performances are pulling in crowds in Portugal
TELEVISION Good evening Europe
Eurovision superfan Rory Gannon on memorable Eurovision moments and what to look out for in this year’s contest
BOOKS Memoir sheds light on life of eminent businesswoman
‘The Third Daughter’, a memoir by Eileen O’Mara Walsh, tracks the trajectory of this extraordinary businesswoman’s life
MUSIC Niall McCabe Band release new single
The Niall McCabe Band unveiled their new single and accompanying video, ‘Little Love’ at the start of this month
MUSIC Ruttledge releases ode to north Mayo
Knockmore native Seamus Ruttledge has released a new single, ‘Take Me Home (To North Mayo)’
MUSIC James Kilbane releases new album
Popular Achill singer James Kilbane’s latest album,‘Mary: The Lord’s servant’, is a mixture of traditional and contemporary songs
