Michael Duffy

Washington, D.C.

Opinions Editor at Large at The Washington Post

Now: @WashingtonPost. Then: @Time. Editor. Author. Late adopter.

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Articles

Volunteers plant native forest in Mayo as a tribute to an Gorta Mór

2 weeks ago | mayonews.ie | Michael Duffy

Over the sunny May bank holiday, the Gaelic Woodland Project, an Irish charity dedicated to restoring native woodlands, reached a powerful milestone by hosting its first-ever community tree planting event in Cloonlavis in Knock. More than 40 volunteers gathered to plant over 5,000 native trees across 12 acres of former agricultural land, laying the foundation for what will grow into a thriving native forest.
Hugely popular Mayo bar, restaurant and outdoor-dining venue reopens

1 month ago | mayonews.ie | Michael Duffy

One of Mayo most popular establishments for outdoor-dining in Mayo is back open after closing at the end of last September. The Towers at The Quay in Westport was previously run by Westport businessman Tom Bourke but he announced in September that he was leaving The Towers to concentrate on his new venture in Westport town centre, JJ O'Malley's Bar and Restaurant on Bridge Street.
OPINION: Mayo need statement of intent as championship gets serious

1 month ago | mayonews.ie | Michael Duffy

AFTER the disappointment of defeat in the Connacht Final against Galway, Mayo must dust themselves down and go again with the prospect of three big championship clashes during the Round Robin stage of the championship in the coming weeks. Kevin McStay's men have the perfect opportunity to get the show back on the road next Sunday afternoon when they welcome Cavan to Hastings Insurance MacHale Park.
New Mayo Life magazine on shelves across the county

1 month ago | mayonews.ie | Michael Duffy

The April/May edition of Mayo Life is in shops now. We are now on the cusp of summer and this edition is packed full of bright and fresh content that will whet the appetite for what will hopefully be a season to remember here in Mayo. In our feature interview, Castlebar woman Sarah Butler speaks about her journey from a graphic designer to being Ireland's favourite foodie and an Instagram 'influencer'.
Rude Boy Revolution live at Westport Town Hall Theatre

2 months ago | mayonews.ie | Michael Duffy

Westport, get ready to move your feet and feel the beat, because the unmistakable rhythm of ska is about to take over the Town Hall Theatre! Tomorrow, Saturday April 26, from 8pm, the stage will be set ablaze by none other than Rude Boy Revolution, an electrifying 8-piece ska band bringing you a full-force blast of brass, bass, and boundless energy. Rude Boy Revolution are a good time Ska tribute big band featuring the finest of players and most decent of souls based in Donegal.
EDITORIAL: Mayo must avoid complacency in Leitrim

2 months ago | mayonews.ie | Michael Duffy

AFTER Mayo's lacklustre championship opener against Sligo, it seems most of the pundits in the country have written off Kevin McStay's team as serious contenders for this year's All-Ireland title. It's been a very long time since Mayo were as big as 22/1 to win Sam Maguire and six other teams sit ahead of them in the betting to win this year's title.
Tochar Phadraig Fundraising Walk celebrates fifteenth anniversary in Mayo

2 months ago | mayonews.ie | Michael Duffy

The Tochar Phadraig Fundraising Team is thrilled to announce this popular event will return again in 2025 on Saturday, May 3. This year the team will celebrate its 15 years if fundraising walks and they have announced that the chosen charities this year are GOAL and Cancer Fund for Children. The theme of this year’s walk is 'Remembering Our Friends Gone to Soon and Celebrating Our Milestones'. Robbie McCarthy, from Westport, set up the Tochar Phadraig Fundraising Walk Team back in 2008.
Mayo Day 'Grand Finale' concert is a sell-out

2 months ago | mayonews.ie | Michael Duffy

Mayo County Council are currently finalising the schedule for this year's Mayo Day, which will take place on Saturday, May 3. This is the eleventh year of Mayo Day since its inception back in 2015 and there are a whole host of events planned, locally, nationally and internationally. Details of the event which will bring the curtain down on Mayo Day 2005 were announced earlier this week.
REVEALED: Mayo category winners at the Irish Restaurants Awards

2 months ago | mayonews.ie | Michael Duffy

The Irish Restaurant Awards Connaught Regional Final took place last night, celebrating the outstanding contributions of the food and hospitality industry across the province. The awards ceremony was held on Tuesday, April 8, at the Radisson Blu Hotel and Spa in Rosses Point, Sligo where county winners were announced, including all the winners from Mayo. With over 500 people in attendance, the event honoured the dedication and excellence of the hospitality sector throughout Connaught.
EDITORIAL: Room for improvement for Mayo

2 months ago | mayonews.ie | Michael Duffy

THE country was bathed in sunshine over the weekend as the GAA senior football championship got underway and Mayo got the job done in their Connacht quarter-final with a low-key three point victory over Sligo at Hastings Insurance MacHale Park in Castlebar. They racked up a big score of 2-20 but the concession of some 2-17 against Division Three opponents will mean Kevin McStay and his management team will have plenty to work on ahead of a semi-final clash with Leitrim on Saturday, April 19.