Yearly Archives: 2011

Prize winning Currane Carrot

Posted on October 11, 2011 by Jane

Brigid Psaila’s carrot won 1st prize at the Achill Sheep Show last weekend. It weighed in at 3 lbs 9ozs.

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Tell me should I relocate to Currane

Posted on June 2, 2011 by Marie Therese Russell

I am in the process of selling my house here in the UK and I am seriously thinking of buying a house in Achill. I am a widow in my fifties and I have led a very active life as … Continue reading →

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Thunderbolts and lightning, very very frightening…

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Jane

It’s a Bank Holiday weekend so naturally the weather has taken a downturn. Here are some amazing pictures, taken last night by Ian Boyle. Corraun House and Sweeney’s Pier in the lightning. Happy Easter everyone!

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Power Cut 29/3/2011

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Jane

There was a power cut yesterday (29th March) in Currane. We were without electricity for approx. 5 hours. (6.30am – 11.30am). We have no idea why. We’d love to know, leave us a comment if you do. There was no … Continue reading →

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Compass Bar St Patrick’s Day Parade

Posted on March 22, 2011 by Jane

The Compass have a picture of the Currane St Patrick’s Day parade on their Facebook page. Looks like it was great craic! Just found out there are more pics on the Compass Bar web site.

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Do it yourself!

Posted on March 18, 2011 by Jane

We’ve now set up the site so that anybody can add content to it. If you want to upload words and pictures, just use the submissions menu above. It couldn’t be easier. This isn’t our web site, it’s yours, so … Continue reading →

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Special offer for Currane people

Posted on March 17, 2011 by Jane

Just for St. Patrick’s day and the week ahead I am selling my new large poster at less than half price for Currane people and users of Currane.net. The price is 17 Euro including postage in a tube. Contact me … Continue reading →

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Compass Bar Web Site

Posted on March 16, 2011 by Jane

I’ve only just discovered via Facebook that there is a Compass Bar web site! A great way to keep in touch with the Compass and local news.

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“Glór na dTonn” – The Pride of Curraun

Posted on March 16, 2011 by Jane

From the Mayo News, May 11th, 1994 BROWN bog, heather-covered mountain, glistening streams, daunting cliffs and crashing waves…all were at their majestic visual best on Friday evening when the proud people of Curraun gathered for the official opening of their … Continue reading →

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New Calendar of Events – 9th March 2011

Posted on March 16, 2011 by Jane

We’ve compiled a Calendar of Events for 2011. Email information if you want it to be included.

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