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Castlebar - Sunday 29th February

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A Norwegian Elk Hound who lives in Castlebar discovers that he really likes snow! Click for more from Michael Donnelly.

It's a Leap Year and it's the 29th of February. So why not ask him to marry you? Try our special Leap-Year-Proposal e-Card and see if it does the trick!

Today: Irish Seed Savers Association (ISSA) Open Day - Agricultural Biodiversity, native apples and cereals in Mayo....

Your Snow Photos

Snow on the Mountains: From KMcG a lovely mountainy shot - The Booster - taken from Croaghmoyle?

Not Castlebar: but snowy Dallas two weeks ago from Ray McDonnell

Snow on the Mall: Muirsin Durcan took some snow photos on the Mall and the Market Square

Lough Lannagh: The view across the lake before and after the snow from Sean Smyth

Flowers in the Snow: Spring was here a few days ago but now a short sharp snowy shock!

Driving in the Snow: There's salt on the main roads but it's still dangerous out there on the side roads especially.

Snowballing on Main Street: The schools closed in Castlebar on Friday due to the snow. There were snowballs on Main Street.

Snow Dog: Michael Donnelly photographed some fun with the snow on the Mall.

Castlebar.News Updates

A Blast from the Past: Read about Simon O’Dwyer, of Prehistoric Music Ireland, sounding an exact replica of a prehistoric horn, the original of which was found at Loughnashade, near Navan Fort, Co. Armagh

From the Connaught Telegraph: Fresh row over 58m. Mayo motorway - The Story of Mayo - a must for every household - Cattle dealer sues after dry cow gave birth to dead calf

From the Mayo News: Flynn's future on the line - Deflector plug is pulled - Windfarm refused permission - Mayo Childcare strategy launched

From the Western People: Castlebar hotel plan on hold - Tragic story of recluse sister - 224 new houses are planned for Castlebar

Parish Newsletter: Sunday newsletter from Castlebar Parish. All the latest news and info. (This may be the last one until June next.)

The schools closed on Friday - an unexpected snowday! Click for more...

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Castlebar Sports

Mitchels Notes: Read weekly updates from Castlebar Mitchels - Hurling, Camogie and not forgetting Football!

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Swimming: Read the latest from Castlebar Swimming Club St Geralds relay team finds silver lining in the cloud - Laura English outstanding individual performer....

Badminton: Lots of photos and reports from the Badminton Club.

Rugby: Get the weekly news from Castlebar RFC.

Racquetball: Castlebar Junior Racquetball Medal Winners at the All Ireland Junior Racquetball Championships.

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