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<p>Lt Noel Carey and No 3 Platoon with the UN helicopter that landed on their positions during the Battle of Jadotville. Image taken from the private collection of Lt Carey, ACC-2017, courtesy of the Military Archives</p>

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Siege of Jadotville survivor to give talk at Turlough Museum

The last surviving officer from the famous Battle of Jadotville in the Congo in 1961 is to speak at a special Mayo Day event honouring military heroes at home and abroad. Mayo Military Heroes takes place from 10. 30am to 4. 30pm on Saturday next, May 2.

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Spring is in the air at Turlough Museum

The National Museum of Ireland at Turlough Park in Castlebar has unveiled a vibrant new programme of free cultural and heritage events to celebrate the traditional start of spring – which falls on February 1st in the Irish folk calendar.

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Turlough 8km Fun Run and Walk is launched

The Turlough 8km Fun Run and Walk is back up and running for its 14th consecutive year. The run is registered with Athletics Ireland and will for the first time in its history be chip timed and results will be available on myrunresults. ie.

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Festive fare for all the family at Turlough Park

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Lots to do for Christmas at Turlough Museum

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Turlough Museum has vibrant summer programme

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Collection of memories about rural life is reprinted

Spring into culture at the Museum of Country Life

Tue, 14 Jan, 2025

The National Museum of Ireland at Turlough Park, Castlebar, is inviting teachers and students to engage with culture over the spring term through a great new range of free workshops and tours for primary and post-primary schools.

Turlough Museum has lots for children this Halloween

Tue, 22 Oct, 2024

The National Museum of Ireland at Turlough Park, Castlebar, has unveiled a frightfully good programme of events for all of the family to enjoy over the Halloween midterm break.

Free guided tours at Turlough Museum

Wed, 09 Oct, 2024

The National Museum of Ireland at Turlough Park in Castlebar has launched a new programme of free guided tours, workshops and resources for primary and post-primary schools this autumn.

New guide will assist heritage groups

Sat, 31 Aug, 2024

Local history and heritage groups in County Mayo are being invited to access a new guide to help secure the future of their volunteer organisation.

Everyone should take a trip to the Murmur of Bees exhibition

Thu, 15 Feb, 2024

I first heard the hum of this story about ten years ago, on the Mooney Goes Wild radio programme on RTÉ Radio One. From time to time, the presenters on the programme would talk about bees – and it wasn’t a happy tale.

Learn to make a St Brigid's Cross

Wed, 24 Jan, 2024

February 1 marks Lá Fhéile Bríde, or St Brigid’s Day, and there are many traditions and customs associated with this feast day, dedicated to Ireland's only female patron saint.

Essential repairs finished in Turlough village

Thu, 28 Dec, 2023

Essential roof repair works at Turlough Community Centre have been completed. An improvement project on the approach road to the village has also been finished.

It's all about community participation for Tracey

Mon, 04 Dec, 2023

Tracey Hannon is the Regional Manager in the Connacht Ulster Region for Clann Credo, an organisation that provides loan finance for the community and voluntary sector.

Learn about origins of Christmas traditions at Castlebar talk

Thu, 30 Nov, 2023

Get into the Christmas spirit and rediscover the beauty of some well-known (and not so well-known) Irish Christmas traditions, through an interactive talk next Saturday, December 2, at the National Museum of Ireland – Country Life, Turlough Park, ...

Locals in Mayo village voice concern over criminal activity

Wed, 01 Nov, 2023

There are concerns that rural communities in Mayo are once again becoming a target for burglars. A community group issued a warning following a burglary and an attempted burglary in their village last week.

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Siege of Jadotville survivor to give talk at Turlough Museum

Spring is in the air at Turlough Museum

Turlough 8km Fun Run and Walk is launched

Festive fare for all the family at Turlough Park

Lots to do for Christmas at Turlough Museum

Turlough Museum has vibrant summer programme

Collection of memories about rural life is reprinted

Spring into culture at the Museum of Country Life

Turlough Museum has lots for children this Halloween

Free guided tours at Turlough Museum

New guide will assist heritage groups

Everyone should take a trip to the Murmur of Bees exhibition

Learn to make a St Brigid's Cross

Essential repairs finished in Turlough village

It's all about community participation for Tracey

Learn about origins of Christmas traditions at Castlebar talk

Locals in Mayo village voice concern over criminal activity

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