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Castlebar - Saturday 31st July

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Fanad Head Lighthouse - a photo uploaded to Castlebar.News

Long Weekend Amusement: At sunset today that rare thing - a blue moon rising - according to our knowledgeable contributors on the Nostalgia Board. Also - The NIB Report - bad news for banking and a certain local TD.

Photo Competition: Don't forget the Mayo County Council competition for your 'Mayo at Play' photos taken over this weekend.

Climbing the Reek: A tradition lost in the mists of time - in bare feet or shoes, thousands of pilgrims climb Croagh Patrick on the last Sunday of July each year. This year again Peter Jordan made the ascent and took lots of photos so that you can share in the experience.

Click on photo for more from the Reek.

From the Mayo News: Tourism figures queried - Planning Refusal Criticised - Gilmartin money used to buy farm

From the Western People: The Match - Pee Flynn at the tribunal - On a Clare Island day

From the Connaught Telegraph: Mast supplying cross-channel TV to Ballyhaunis and Ballinlough must come down - Retirement village planned for Knock - Mayo dancers represent Ireland at Latvian folk festival

Action Photos from the Connacht Final Mayo v Roscommon from Michael Donnelly.

From Mayo to Kerry Newport to Sneem. August beckons - click for more sunny pics to get you in that holiday mood from one of our regular contributors Frank Cawley.

Mayo Ancestors: Over 1200 people are searching for their Mayo Roots - can you help them?

Classified Adverts: If you have something to sell or buy - cars, property, electronic equipment, furniture, etc. why not try our free online classifieds.

Your Favourite Single: Is your favourite song here? Pick your Top 5 Oldy Goldy Singles - from a selection of almost 200 singles - a real blast from the past.

Castlebar Sports

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

Swimming: Read the latest from Castlebar Swimming Club - Community Games, Connacht Interprovincials.

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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