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March Madness in Castlebar

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Discuss it on the Castlebar Bulletin Board

Get the last of the Shamrock! Buy online: Live Shamrock from Castlebar in Horkan's online shop.

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Dr Thomas Flynn, Bishop of Achonry pictured in the Church of the Immaculate Conception and St Joseph, Bohola with Pupils of Bohola National School, after he conferred the Sacrament of Confirmation on them on Saturday 10th March 2001 Photo: Michael Donnelly

Cancellations: If you have had to postpone or cancel an event due to the foot and mouth precautions let us know and we will post it here.

St. Patrick's Day Parade: Unfortunately the parade has been postponed. Hopefully it will take place in full summer once the F&M scare has passed. Vote in our poll to have St. Patrick's Day moved to the summer months once and for all!

One Message, One World on CRCfm: is a new programme broadcast on CRCfm every Thursday at 3:01 pm. This series concentrates on those who have come to Castlebar from other countries Join Ann Crowley and Liam for One Message, One World over the next 8 weeks.

What it Says in the Papers: Get your fix of local news with our review of the weekly papers for Castlebar and Mayo.

Thank You: The Rotary Club of Castlebar wish to thank all those who so generously gave money to assist the Indian Earthquake Victims.

GAA update: Mitchel's News March 5th 2001. At least you can read about sport even if all the matches are cancelled! Get all the latest news from your local GAA team.

Rag Week in UCG again last week - but see what they got up to 30 years ago! Check out Murrisk's photos on the nostalgia board...

Back Issues Update: Now you can browse back through January and February day by day Catch up on missed photographs and news from Castlebar.

Get Carter: Luca Brasi reviews Stallone's remake of the classic gangster flick.

Get Carter


Swimming Club News: Check out the latest winners and the 2001 Swimming Calendar with the Castlebar Swimming Club 2001 update

Photos updated every day from Castlebar
Keith Heneghan of Phocus Photography captured the Daffodil Day launch in Charlestown last week. Pictured are Charlestown area organisers Ann Goldrick, Bernie Mulligan and Angela Casey and Sofie Leonard aged 2 from Tubbercurry, Co. Sligo.


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Michael Donnelly: Michael's photographs of people and events in Castlebar and County Mayo You will recognise many local faces here!

Keith Heneghan: Have a look at Keith's striking photographs. provided for the castlebar web site. Also check out his stylish new website.


Ballina

Music at the Linenhall- Joanna Mac Gregor
Arts: The performance by Joanna Mac Gregor who was due to appear at the Linenhall on Wednesday, 21st March at 8:30 pm has been cancelled due to foot and mouth considerations.

Castlebar Storytime:  Following Arsenal's recent wipe out by Man United, read Geri's timely story, Tir-na-Thin, featuring your favourite celebrities Posh and Becks

Mayo Sailing Club:  Seamus Moneley and crew sailed from Cork to Clew Bay. Relive their six day journey along the rugged South and West coasts.  A must-read for all with a sailing interest.





Should we move St. Patricks Day to the 5th of August permanently?

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Results so Far

If you have a comment on the result let everyone know on the Bulletin Board.




Castlebar Chamber of Commerce: Check out their web site for local business information and contacts.

Network Mayo: has cancelled the meeting planned for Monday 12 March due to the present concern over foot and mouth disease.

Castlebar in Sound and Vision

What Women Want: Video of the Rotary Club Film Premiere Mel Gibson's What Women Want. In aid of elderly Mayo Emigrants.

The Old Bacon Factory: A look back into the life and times of workers in the Old Bacon Factory. Featuring an interview with Johnny Mee, Cathaoirleach of Castlebar Urban Council.

Castlebar Four Days Walks: Ramble on the Burren mountain with the walkers and get their views on Castlebar's Four days Walks festival

The Aladdin Video: Castlebar pantomime 2001 Oh yes it is! Oh no it's not! - Aladdin - Castlebar's 2001 Pantomime on the web - get a taste of this great Panto.

Moon Eclipse: Howling at the Moon? Watch the Eclipse in Realvideo... Our pioneering cameraman took the camera out in the cold to record the moon's comings and goings.

U-TURN: Big Brother is watching you on Castlebar's Traffic Cam. Watch for the small red car!

CRCfm: Castlebar's Community Radio Live RealAudio webcast from CRCFM - 11:00 to 21:00 weekdays and 9:00 to 18:00 weekends. Click on the link to the CRCfm web site

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