20 August 1997
Rear Admiral's Foxford visit
RearAdmiral Rodrijuez, head of the Brownian Institute, a museum dedicated to the memory of Foxford born Admiral Brown, the founder of the Argentine Navy, will visit Foxford with his wife, on Saturday and Sunday.
His visit is a fact-finding one to see first-hand the progress of the Admiral Brown Project. He will be welcomed by members of the Admiral Brown Society who will show his the proposed sites for the Admiral Brown Park and the 'Hercules' Hostel.
The Rear Admiral has been of great assistance to the Society in raising funds for the project as well as organising Navy artefacts and memorabilia for display in the Museum.
He has also hosted many members of the Society from Foxford in the Brownian Institute in Buenos Aires.
Westport House Visitors jump
Westport House and Children's Zoo, now established as the West's major family attraction, has to date increased visitor numbers by 13% with a massive 25% hike in family day ticket sales.
The attractions at the Westport House Country Estate remain open daily until the end of August.
Singles Weekend on Clare Island
West Mayo outpost, Clare Island is hosting a Singles Weekend on September 12 and 13.
This is the third singles weekend to be held on the island and was launched by Clare Island Tourism at the weekend.
The previous two events have been very popular and the island is gaining a reputation for being a prime match-making location.
For more information on the weekend contact island manager, Donal O'Shea at (098) 26525 or (098) 26745.
0'Mahony for Galway as Mayo managers make headlines
Former Mayo and Leitrim senior football manager, John O'Mahony of Ballaghaderreen was expected to be confirmed as the new Galway manager at a meeting of the County Board last night.
Mr. O'Mahony, who is in his 40's, has given lifelong committment to the GAA and his appointment will surely prove a bonus for Galway who have been overshadowed by Mayo in Connacht in recent years.
Meanwhile, Mayo boss John Maughan, who has injury worries over reliable forward, Maurice Sheridan, is preparing for an All-Ireland semi-final clash with Offaly, who defeated All-Ireland champions Meath in the Leinster final on Saturday.
The Offaly manager is Tommy Lyons who has strong Mayo connections.
