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In 2023, Kitepower flew a 176-pound fabric wing over a Mayo bog for the first time. 3 years later, it has logged more than 90 flights and over 100 hours generating airborne wind-energy data

Kitepower is testing an unconventional approach to renewable energy at a designated airborne wind-energy site in County Mayo, Ireland. Instead of using a traditional tower and rotating blades, the system sends a lightweight fabric wing into the sky while a tether connects it to ground-based generation equipment. The wing flies…

The Economic Times

‘Modern death is clinical, antiseptic’: the festival that wants to revive the Irish wake

Artists, singers, writers and scholars gather in County Mayo as a ‘clarion call’ to protect the rite of passage they believe is under threat

The Guardian - UK

Wild Houses by Colin Barrett review – a caper in County Mayo

The acclaimed short‑story writer vividly captures small-town Irish lives in his debut novel

The Guardian - UK

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Ronan Keating calls brother’s death ‘hardest time’ of his life as he thanks fans for their support

Ciaran Keating, 57, was killed in a two-vehicle crash in County Mayo, Ireland, in July

Evening Standard

Ronan Keating serves as pallbearer and performs heartfelt musical tribute at brother Ciaran’s funeral

Ciaran Keating died in a two-vehicle crash on Saturday at Ballymiles near Swinford in County Mayo

Evening Standard

Tearful Biden meets priest in Ireland who gave son last rites

U.S. President Joe Biden broke down in tears on Friday after a chance meeting at an Irish church with the priest who performed the last rites on his son Beau, a priest who accompanied Biden during the visit said.

Reuters

Joe Biden ends Ireland tour with passionate address to thousands

US president turned his farewell speech outside St Muredach’s cathedral in Ballina into a celebration of Irish and American values

The Guardian - UK

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Death of boy, 14, three weeks after Covid jab of 'significant public concern' - coroner

Joseph McGinty died at home on Achill Island in County Mayo, Ireland, three weeks after receiving the Pfizer Covid-19 jab, with a coroner describing the death as a "significant public concern"

Daily Mirror

A moment that changed me: ‘We crossed the border from Northern Ireland when I was six, and the adults bristled’

A family outing to County Mayo had a fairytale, idyllic quality. But it was underpinned by dramatic tension as we were questioned at a checkpoint heading into the Republic

The Guardian - UK

Joe Brolly marries Laurita Blewitt in intimate ceremony as GAA legend and podcast host tie the knot

It's believed over 100 guests attended the bash at a hotel in County Mayo including Laurita’s best buddies and podcast co-hosts- Tommy Tiernan and Hector O hEochagain

Irish Mirror

Drone captures 'magical' mystery mansion hidden in forest that burned down 100 years ago

A drone snapped a photo of the remains of Moore Hall, a mansion in Carnacon, County Mayo, Ireland, that was burned down nearly 100 years ago during the Irish Civil War

Daily Mirror

Mystery of an abandoned mansion in an Irish forest that burned down 100 years ago - and you've probably never heard of it

The old house is Moore Hall in County Mayo that was burned down during the Irish Civil War

Irish Mirror

Pub hires two robot waiters as revellers describe new additions as 'brilliant idea'

The robots called Bella and Bertie have proved to be immensely popular since joining the staff at Nevin's Newfield Inn in County Mayo, Ireland, as the pub dipped into the world of Artificial Intelligence

Daily Mirror

'Ireland's oldest dog' is 130 in canine years - and owner says it's down to stew and gravy

Farmer Patrick Geraghty, 84, from County Mayo, believes the secret behind Skippy the border collie’s 26-year long life is ‘healthy food, living outside and the fresh air’

Daily Mirror

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