'Western Star' is the perfect gift this Christmas!
The fifth edition of the is available in all local shops from this week.
The fifth edition of the is available in all local shops from this week.
The popular festive publication from the was originally launched as a Covid-19 project, but due to its huge popularity, it was extended beyond the pandemic.
This year's edition is jam-packed with special features including a focus on Belmullet, which celebrated its 200th anniversary in 2024, as well as some fantastic nostalgia articles from Ballina. There are stories of ship-wrecked sailors, Ballina natives who achieved great things in far-off lands and a look back at the Stephenites' famous All-Ireland Football Final victory in 2005. Staying with GAA, there is a fascinating article on the early years of the association in Mayo.
There are also various articles from across the region on the personalities and events of a bygone era, as well as children's puzzles, a bumper crossword for adults, books, fashion and much, much more.
"This year's is a really fantastic publication and I want to congratulate all of our contributors who have produced such wonderful material for our magazine," said editor James Laffey. "We are really fortunate to have such an excellent team of contributors."
Priced at just €5 for a 96-page publication, the represents fantastic value for money this Christmas. It is available in all local outlets as well as from the offices in Ballina and Castlebar. It's the perfect gift this Christmas.
