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Admiral Brown commemoration in Foxford

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Posted by  The Editor Monday, 20 February 2012 11:28

The 155th anniversary commemoration  of the death of Admiral William Brown will take place in Foxford on Saturday the 3rd March next.  The ceremonies will commence with a military march featuring the Irish Naval Service and the Irish Army, (Renmore Barracks) which will depart from the Mayfly Hotel, Main Street, at 11.40 a.m. and will arrive at Saint Michael’s Church at 11.45 a.m. 

Moy Davitts say a big thank you

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Posted by  The Editor Saturday, 11 February 2012 07:01

Moy Davitts GAA Club would like to say a big thank you to everyone who supported the very successful Christmas fundraiser.

Busy Christmas for Moy Davitts

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Posted by  The Editor Thursday, 22 December 2011 07:41

Moy Davitts annual St Stephens Day match in aid of Mayo Roscommon Hospice will take place at 1pm. All players and supporters are asked to attend and support this worthy cause.

Taoiseach to lead Foxford Walk

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Posted by  The Editor Wednesday, 07 December 2011 18:41

On Saturday 17th December, the Walk of Hope, led by An Taoiseach Enda Kenny TD, is taking place on the Foxford Way (Ox Mountains) in association with Foxford Ramblers.

Irish TV puts spotlight on Foxford

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Posted by  The Editor Tuesday, 25 October 2011 06:33

 Ramblers, hikers and walkers from the first ever Foxford Walking Festival will feature this Thursday, October 27th, on ‘Out & About in Ireland’ the IRISH TV produced weekly programme broadcast on SKY TV channel 201 at 9pm. Viewers will experience the wild and wonderful terrain around this quaint rural town in North Mayo as the walkers ramble down country roads, trek the Ox Mountain Trail and stroll the magnificent Callow Loop Walk.

Growing your own food in Foxford

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Posted by  The Editor Thursday, 08 September 2011 17:50

GIY (Grow it Yourself) Foxford is helping people to grow more of their own food and giving them the practical skills to do so.

Foxford exhibition shows everyday life in Mayo between 1911 and 1914

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Posted by  The Editor Wednesday, 07 September 2011 09:17

A wonderful collection of photographs, of scenes of everyday life, and fishing and hunting expeditions taken in and around Pontoon and Foxford, between 1911 and 1914 are presented in a new exhibition, which is currently running in the Foxford Woollen Mills. The exhibition was officially opened by Mr Jimmy Deenihan, Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, who was in Mayo for National Heritage Week 2011.

Bus from Foxford to FC Guillermo match

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Posted by  The Editor Friday, 12 August 2011 10:07

FC Guillermo, named after Foxford-born Argentine naval hero, Admiral William Brown, (known in Spanish as Guillermo Brown) is an Irish fustal team who will be participating in the F.A.I. Emerald Fustal League.

Taoiseach launches 'JJ and The Admiral' film

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Posted by  The Editor Friday, 05 August 2011 18:35

An Taoiseach, Enda Kenny TD launched a new film, "JJ and the Admiral", about Ireland’s greatest naval hero -  Foxford-born  Admiral William Brown at a premiere of the hour-long documentary in the Royal Theatre, Castlebar, on Monday.

An Taoiseach, Enda Kenny TD is to launch a new film about Ireland’s greatest naval hero - Foxford-born  Admiral William Brown - whose exploits won independence for Argentina, and much of South America.  Mr Kenny will attend a special premiere of the hour-long documentary at the 2000 seater Royal Theatre, Castlebar, on Monday, August 1, from 7.30 pm.Â