Sport

From sailing regattas on Lough Lannagh, to week-long horse racing festivals and televised local boxing competitions, Castlebar has enjoyed much sporting success over the past three centuries. This episode looks at the history of major sports clubs and sporting events in the Mayo capital. 

For questions, comments and queries about the show please contact us at historyofcastlebar@gmail.com.

'The History of Castlebar' by Noel Campbell & John Healy is available online at //www.mayobooks.ie/Castlebar-History-Mayo-Healy-9781914596063.

The podcast series is produced by Brendan Gilmartin //brendangilmartin.ie/