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Top Ten Mayo Manchester Tradfest events to look forward to

Newly appointed Minister for Regional Development, Michael Ring TD recently kick started the countdown to the forthcoming week long Mayo Manchester Tradfest based in Ballina beginning Friday 29 July. With

Market and Fair Days in Ballina Co Mayo

Are ye going to the fair at all? A Step back in time with James Reddiough. The leaves are turning and the winter is nigh as I type this column

Ballina Country Market celebrates 50 years

Country Markets – supporting Your Local Community Country Markets Ltd was set up in 1947 as part of the Co-operative movement with the first market held in Fethard, Co. Tipperary. 

Western River Basin District IFI Ballina Angling report – w/e 10th July 2016

Salmon & Sea Trout Angling River Moy The Moy system accounted for a reported catch of 517 salmon for the week. This brought the season total, to date, to 3,368

Ballina Salmon Festival Top 5 novel events to watch out for

The 52nd Ballina Salmon Festival kicks off Wednesday July 13th 2016 with Heritage Day. And with a jam packed schedule of events throughout the week, we decided to highlight the

Ballina’s Silent Moves wins Irish Times Modern Ireland artworks 2015

Silent Moves, a film made by visual artist Aideen Barry and Ballina Arts Centre with Western Care’s Ridgepool Training Centre and Scannán Technologies group, has been selected to represent 2015

Festival fever hits Ballina as Salmon Fest kicks off

Heritage Day in Ballina The 52nd Ballina Salmon Festival kicks off Wednesday July 13th 2016 with Heritage Day. Revisit the past as the town is transformed into days gone by