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For all things related to the history of County Mayo and history in general.

Co. Mayo, Ireland
Joined January 2015
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Mayo County Council is inviting applications to the Historic Structures Fund 2026. The primary focus of the Historic Structures Fund is to assist the conservation and enhancement of historic structures and buildings for the broader benefit of communities and the public. More: mayo.ie/Architects/Conservat…
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Brown bear goes on display at Turlough Park. museum.ie/en-IE/News/Brown-b…
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Mayo Historical and Archaeological Society & The History & Geography Programme, ATU Mayo illustrated lecture | Wednesday 22nd October.
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The Irish Tourist Association (ITA) Topographical and General Survey was compiled in the early 1940s on a parish basis within each county. The survey documents & images for each parish are now available to view from @MayoLibrary at this link mayo.ie/Irish-Tourist-Associ…
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Census of Ireland, 1821. Click this link (virtualtreasury.ie/item/VRTI…) to see the oldest person recorded in our Census Gleanings. Nice. This entry for Rosbeg townland, Kilmeena civil parish, Co. Mayo. @NARIreland @Mayo_History @MayoLibrary
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Census of Ireland, 1821. The full 1821 census entry for the O'Donnells of Newport House, Co. Mayo, in the Crosslé Papers, @NARIreland @MayoLibrary @NewportMayo @Mayo_History virtualtreasury.ie/item/VRTI…
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One of my favourite census survivors. Details for some households (1821 census) in hamlet of Brockagh, Kilmaclasser parish, added to VRTI today, along with about 300 other Mayo names. Click here to view Brockagh: virtualtreasury.ie/item/VRTI… @MayoLibrary @WesternPeople @Mayo_History
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Respect the Anthem – Tuiscint, Meas agus Cur le Chéile Ahead of this weekend’s GAA inter-county championship action you can familiarise yourself with the etiquette associated with the playing of Amhrán na bhFiann here. Tabhair meas, tuill meas. gaa.ie/article/respect-for-t…
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Minister @daracalleary laid a wreath at the grave of Michael Davitt in Straide today, marking the anniversary of the patriot's death. The commemoration was organised by the @davittmuseum.
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