A new book provides some fascinating details on life in Charlestown during the War of Independence and Civil War. Rebels in the Courthouse was commissioned by Mayo County Council to… Read more »
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“We are Mayo” book on the market
An exciting new hardback book entitled “We are Mayo” was launched recently. The book is a joint compilation involving the talents of Sean Rice, a well-known and much respected journalist… Read more »
Charlestown Chronicles
The Charlestown Chronicles which was written by well known local scribe and historian Cathal Henry is now available in the Castle Book Shop, Castlebar and on Amazon. It is thoroughly… Read more »
Official Book Launch For Charlestown Native
For Charlestown native, Jack Foley, his labour of love has finally come to fruition. Mr Foley, originally from Corthoon but now residing in Cavan, will launch his new book ‘Swinford… Read more »
John Healy Literary Weekend 2016
The annual John Healy Literary Weekend is scheduled for the 24th – 26th of November, with all events taking place in Charlestown Arts Centre. Thursday, 24th November 7:30pm – Official… Read more »
John Healy Weekend
The famous journalist, John Healy, a native of Charlestown, wrote a book based on the economic and social decline of rural life in the West of Ireland. In 1968, “No… Read more »
The Voice: Echoes of Charlestown and Carracastle
The third edition of the Voice is now on sale. The Magazine website is: mayo2014.simplesite.com The magazine is called “The Voice: Echoes of Charlestown and Carracastle” It is a yearly magazine… Read more »