Category Archives: Community News

Electrical Recycling Event – Currane Community Centre/Church Carpark – 8th March, 2012

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Mary Forde

Mayo County Council in partnership with WEEE Ireland are holding a “Wagon Day” in Currane in the Community Centre/Church Car-park on Thursday, 8th March, 2012, from 10am – 4pm. We are encouraging people to make use of this special recycling … Continue reading →

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It’s getting cold again…

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Jane

It’s been quite mild recently but there’s a little dusting of snow on Currane Hill today:

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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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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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“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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Self-help approach by Curraun people

Posted on March 15, 2011 by Jane

From the Mayo News, November 25th, 1992 AT A TIME when rural decay and the future of the West is such a live topic, the spirit and initiative shown by the different communities in the Curraun Peninsula would indicate that … Continue reading →

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Welcome Home Festival Pictures 03/08/07

Posted on August 3, 2007 by Jane

The Fáilte Abhaile Festival photo and video exhibit opened today. Send your pictures to us if you would like to see them online.

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