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The good and great of Mayo was recognised on the national stage on Saturday, as the tenth annual Mayo Day was named ‘Best Irish Festival’ at the LAMA All-Ireland Community and Council Awards on Saturday evening.
The competition, now in its 19th year, serves to celebrate collaborations between community groups and local councils.
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At the black-tie event in Rochestown, Cork, Mayo Day scooped the accolade ahead of four other events, including Christmas in Castlebar. The Achill Ireland Greenway was also shortlisted for honours in the Best Trail/Waterway in Ireland category.
Mayo Day aims to celebrate all things Mayo, and last year on May 4 a twin event in Belmullet and Chicago took place with culture, music, arts, sports and food all being celebrated.
The eleventh edition of the county celebration is due to take place on Saturday, May 3.
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John O’Hara, the Mayo County Council Cathaoirleach, spoke of the ‘honour’ of receiving the award at the Cork ceremony.
Mayo County Council were honoured to win Best Irish Festival at the All-Ireland Community and Council Awards in Cork on Saturday night last (February 22nd) for Mayo Day 2024.
— Mayo County Council (@MayoCoCo) February 24, 2025
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