Family returns home to find house gutted by massive fire A KILLASSER family returned from a shopping trip to Castlebar to discover that their beautiful home had been utterly destroyed by fire. more >

Genial Joe is Mayo’s top person THE Mayo Person of the Year for 2010 is well-known Manchester-based businessman Joe Kennedy, writes Sandra Coffey. more >

No blocking the Blues: Kiltimagh are Croker bound HISTORY will be made on Valentine’s Day as the first ever Mayo team to contest an All-Ireland Club junior football final steps on to Croke Park’s hallowed turf. more >

Soul-searching for a selection THE sunshine was sparkling off the frost in Ballinlough last Sunday afternoon as Mayo’s FBD League campaign came to an end, but thoughts were immediately turning towards next Sunday’s blockbuster with Galway in the opening round of the National League. more >

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