Pine Martens seen in Cloonfane
We have had Pine Martens visiting our garden during the past year. They usually come out after dusk, but during the cold spells this winter, they came out early afternoon, and we were able to film them. I have uploaded a few of the photos to a gallery. See the photo gallery  at www.carracastle.com/pine-martens-236.html  read more

Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann
Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann An active branch now exists in Kilmovee. Registration night for new members, young & old, takes place in Cois Tine (Kilmovee Community Centre) on  Fri. 20 Mar. from 6.30 to 7.30pm. Organiser Marian Egan says they are hoping to get a positive response, especially from primary & post-primary students who would like to develop their love of music in a fun atmosphere. Also, a chance to share their talents with children from surrounding areas. You read more

Caiseal Gaels, Carracastle Juvenile Hurling Club
Caiseal Gaels , Carracastle Juvenile Hurling Club was established in November 2008.  Our membership is in the region of 80 members and growing. This year Caiseal Gaels has entered teams in U-8, U-10, U-12,U-13, U-14 grades club competitions. Name and Crest Caiseal Gaels, Carracastle was chosen as the name due to the existences of Celtic stone forts in Carracastle and in the surrounding areas, thus giving the people of the parish and bordering parishes a common identity. The caiseal not on read more

A most generous offer by Jagoda
 A most generous offer by Jagoda, mother of Dominique & Milosh from Poland, pupils at ScoilIosa. Jagoda who is a qualified beautician offers to donate to the fund-raising all the  proceeds from customers who will come to her at her home for nails, facials, etc. Present at the Parents' meeting, Jagoda very kindly offered to help in this way, as she could not join in hosting a table. The family live in  No. 5 first small estate on theleft before Statoil, on the way into Bal read more

Prizewinners Poster Competition
Cosgallen recently held a poster colouring competition in conjunction with an anti litter campaign. There were a large number of entries and a large number of national schools took part. The standard was very high and the judges found it extremely difficult to judge the winners. However after studying them carefully the following winners were chosen. Category A winner:Chloe Tuffy, Carramore N.S. Swinford. Category B winner:Catriona Lynch, Aughadeffin, Kilkelly, Co. Mayo. Due to the high standar read more

Foroige Club Award
Carracastle Foróige Club, Mayo fundraised for the past two years to buy a defibrillator for the community. They organised and hosted interclub discos, held cake and plant sales and a sponsored walk. Six members have now been trained to use the life saving equipment.  read more