Kevin McDonald at the launch of his book, "A Life Less Ordinary" at the Wild Atlantic Words literary festival. Photo: John Mee Photography

Highlights from day four of Mayo's Wild Atlantic Words Festival

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The launch of two books of contrasting interests attracted a large attendance to day four of the Wild Atlantic Words Festival in Castlebar.

Retired Vice Admiral Mark Mellett DSM, a native of Castlebar, launched fellow county town man Kevin McDonald's book, 'A Life Less Ordinary', a revealing insight to his life as a soldier, mountaineer and archaeologist.

Pictured attending the launch of "A Life Less Ordinary" by Kevin McDonald at the Wild Atlantic Words literary festival are Ger and Shane Heverin. Photo: John Mee Photography Photo by johnnymee@gmail.com
Pictured attending the launch of "A Life Less Ordinary" by Kevin McDonald at the Wild Atlantic Words literary festival are Lisa Chambers and Conor Smyth. Photo: John Mee Photography Photo by johnnymee@gmail.com
Joanne O'Grady and Pete McDonnell at the launch of "A Life Less Ordinary" by Kevin McDonald at the Wild Atlantic Words literary festival. Photo: John Mee Photography Photo by johnnymee@gmail.com
Ken Lyons and Vice-Admiral (retd.) Mark Mellett at the launch of "A Life Less Ordinary" by Kevin McDonald at the Wild Atlantic Words literary festival. Photo: John Mee Photography Photo by johnnymee@gmail.com
Pictured attending the launch of "A Life Less Ordinary" by Kevin McDonald at the Wild Atlantic Words literary festival are Cyril Mcdonald with his sons Decland and Cyril. Photo: John Mee Photography Photo by johnnymee@gmail.com
Ex members of the 5th Cavalry pictured with Kevin McDonald at the launch of his book, "A Life Less Ordinary" at the Wild Atlantic Words literary festival. Photo: John Mee Photography Photo by johnnymee@gmail.com

It was preceded by the unveiling of Hayley Kilgallon's book on the history of Ladies Gaelic football, entitled 'Unladylike'.

Hayley Kilgallon, author of "Unladylike – A History of Ladies Gaelic Football" with Angelina Nugent at the Wild Atlantic Words literary festival. Photo: John Mee Photography Photo by johnnymee@gmail.com
Pictured attending the launch of Unladylike – A History of Ladies Gaelic Football by Hayley Kilgallon at the Wild Atlantic Words literary festival are Josie Ryan, Maureen Hernan and Hanora Murphy. Photo: John Mee Photography Photo by johnnymee@gmail.com
Pictured attending the launch of "Unladylike – A History of Ladies Gaelic Football" by Hayley Kilgallon at the Wild Atlantic Words literary festival are Ciara Flatley, Oonagh Armstrong and Miriam Flatley. Photo: John Mee Photography Photo by johnnymee@gmail.com
Pictured attending the launch of "Unladylike – A History of Ladies Gaelic Football" by Hayley Kilgallon at the Wild Atlantic Words literary festival are Helena Irwin and Miriam Leonard. Photo: John Mee Photography Photo by johnnymee@gmail.com
Hayley Kilgallon signing copies of her book, "Unladylike – A History of Ladies Gaelic Football" at the Wild Atlantic Words literary festival. Photo: John Mee Photography Photo by johnnymee@gmail.com
Pictured attending the launch of "Unladylike – A History of Ladies Gaelic Football" by Hayley Kilgallon at the Wild Atlantic Words literary festival are Liam McHale, Tom Reilly and TJ Kilgallon. Photo: John Mee Photography Photo by johnnymee@gmail.com

One of the highlights of the festival takes place this evening at 7.30 p.m. when best-selling author Sally Rooney reads from her latest novel, Intermezzo, and the Festival Dome is completely booked out for the event.

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