Summer is on the horizon, the days are stretching longer, and our April/May issue of Mayo Life arrives just in time to celebrate everything bright, bold and inspiring about the season ahead
Spring is well and truly underway in the west, with longer days, brighter evenings and a renewed sense of energy across the county. Our April/May edition of Mayo Life arrives just in time to celebrate everything uplifting about the season ahead, with a vibrant mix of creativity, cuisine, music and lifestyle to enjoy.
In our feature interview, Swinford-born actress Ellie McHale Roe shares her journey from watching Game of Thrones at home to appearing on screen in the latest HBO production, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. It’s a remarkable story of ambition and opportunity.
Fashion lovers are well catered for in this issue, with Foxford-based milliner Edel Staunton offering expert advice on how to stand out at Ladies Days in the months ahead.
Meanwhile, in our ‘In the Bag’ feature, Castlebar content creator and mum-influencer Caitlín Kirrane reveals the handbag essentials she never leaves home without.
We also shine a light on two Mayo-based businessmen who took a chance and are now seeing the rewards of their hard work and determination.
Foodies can dive into our Meet the Chef section, where Arnaud Vaccani and chef Tiernan O’Rourke of Arno’s Bistrot in Westport discuss their passion for food and share ambitious plans for summer 2026.
In Journey to the Job, Paul Stenson reflects on swapping the fast pace of Dublin life for Achill Island, where he has built a thriving sauna business.
That’s just a taste of what’s inside this 100-page edition of Mayo Life. So sit back, relax and enjoy the read - and, as always, thank you to our contributors, advertisers and loyal readers for your continued support.
Happy reading!

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