Is this Ireland most scenic football pitch? You would be hard pressed to find a more unique setting that that of the pitch on Inishturk Island!. 📷 Deborah Bennett

This Sunday, July 20th, sees the annual Louisburgh Horse Show return to the beautiful Carramore Beach just outside Louisburgh. With a variety of competitions taking place across the day from 10.30am, for further information visit

Our website, will be undergoing maintenance work on Tuesday July 22nd. The website will not be available from 9am for a period of appoximately 5 hours. We apologise for any inconvenience this will cause.

A diverse range of flexible learning courses across a variety of disciplines are available at the fantastic @ATU_Mayo campus, right in the heart of Castlebar. Head on over to their website now and discover what is on offer:

A throwback video from @RTEArchives to 38 years ago this week when Macnas came to MacHale Park in Castlebar to perform a special and unusual pageant during the Connacht Senior Football Final in Castlebar to a crowd of more than 30 thousand!. Watch it here:

Renowned Irish folk artist Sean Keane has began his his eighth summer residency at Westport Town Hall Theatre, with weekly shows on Wednesday's for the rest of the Summer!. More:

RT @MayoNorth: Belmullet is an idyllic town in northwest County Mayo and the gateway to the Mullet Peninsular. Discover more: https://t.co/….

RT @magnumlady: Some photos from Heritage Day at the Ballina Salmon Festival, Mayo

Once again, Keem beach has been recognised for its breathtaking beauty!. It is featured at 18th on Big 7 Travel's annual list of ‘The 50 Best Beaches In The World’ who noted that its 'calm waters that are full of rich and diverse marine life'.

Kicking off this weekend, the Ballinrobe Festival is back with 9 days of entertainment coming your way from July 19th to July 27th. With events for all you can find out more information at

With thanks to you can now take a virtual tour of many towns & attractions around County Mayo from our website!. Explore the latest in virtual tour technology to capture every detail, from the architecture to the atmosphere. Visit:

Just over two weeks to go until Castlebar Summer Fest, with a great lineup of artists in place for this free festival taking place from August 1st to 3rd. Visit to check out the full schedule and stay up to date

The Mayo Heritage Office is currently undertaking Phase 2 of an Audit of Oral Heritage Collections for County Mayo. If you have recorded or know of any audio recordings about life in Mayo in the past, we’d like to hear from you. More info:

A stunning shot of Enniscoe House at the foot of Nephin as ponies stroll around the estate. Enniscoe House dates from the 1790's and is home to the North Mayo Heritage Centre. 📷 Courtesy Fáilte Ireland

Wishing the best of the luck to all involved with the @Mayo_LGFA Under 16 team who take on Kerry in the All-Ireland U16A Final this Wednesday in Nenagh. Safe travelling to all supporters making their way to MacDonagh Park for the 7.15pm throw in.

National Heritage Day takes place this Wednesday, July 16th, as part of the annual Ballina Salmon Festival. A fantastic lineup of music has been announced with 4 stages throughout the town amongst many great events taking place on the day. Check out details of all performers

Books@One in Louisburgh will play host to the screening of a documentary film uncovering Japanese photographer Akihiko Okamura's extraordinary work in Ireland during the Troubles next Saturday, July 19th. Beginning at 8pm, the event is free and all are welcome!

A beautiful Summer's Day at a quiet Keel Beach in the shadow Minaun. 📷 @jameskilleen85

RT @MayoCoCo: With the current spell of weather, there is a greatly increased risk of forest fire. Please follow advice the advice from @M….

The Ballina Salmon Festival gets underway tomorrow and runs until Sunday July 20th. With a huge variety of events taking place over the week, check out this great snapshot of events put together by Mayo North Tourism.