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<p>The Michael Davitt Museum in Straide is one of Mayo's top tourism sites. </p>

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Funding is received to restore invaluable artifacts at Davitt Museum

The Michael Davitt Museum has been awarded a grant of €6,447 by the Heritage Council.

US man embarks on epic cycle in memory of Mayo grandmother

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US man embarks on epic cycle in memory of Mayo grandmother

A young man is honouring his late Mayo grandmother’s memory and raising vital funds for lung cancer as he cycles over 3,600 miles across the United States.

Renowned Mayo patriot to be remembered

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Renowned Mayo patriot to be remembered

On Friday next, May 30th, a special wreath-laying ceremony will take place at Straide Cemetery to mark the anniversary of Michael Davitt, the founder of the Irish National Land League and one of Ireland’s most influential champions of social justice ...

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Newport lecture on Civil War letters

Newport lecture on Civil War letters

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Historic Mayo sites to visit this summer

Historic Mayo sites to visit this summer

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Local Notes: Golden moment as Moy Davitts hold anniversary Mass

Local Notes: Golden moment as Moy Davitts hold anniversary Mass

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Tommy's play reflects on Michael Davitt's outstanding legacy

Tommy's play reflects on Michael Davitt's outstanding legacy

Sadness as well-known publican passes away

Sadness as well-known publican passes away

Fri, 12 Jan, 2024

There is sadness across Mayo and Galway this morning following news of the passing of well-known publican Brendan Maloney yesterday. The Tuam native moved to Straide in 2005, where he owned The Copper Beech pub for over 18 years.

Newly established family-run funeral directors is ready to serve local communities

Newly established family-run funeral directors is ready to serve local communities

Tue, 12 Dec, 2023

Costello’s Funeral Services was recently founded by Michael Costello and the family run business is ready to serve local communities.