Monthly Archives: February 2012

Meet Dime: the sheepdog who only understands Irishthejournal.ieACHILL ISLAND is well known as one of the west coast's more picturesque areas – and as one of the country's Gaeltacht areas. Combining the two, a number of people – including N Continue reading →

Lunchtime Bite: Treaty marks relaunch of economy, says EU chiefNewstalk 106-108 fmThe High Court is being urged to order a property developer known as the Anglo Avenger to demolish a Stonehenge-type structure on Achill Island. Joe McNamara of Dun na Ca… Continue reading →

PRESSURE ON GALWAY BASED DEVELOPER OVER MAYO STRUCTUREGalway Bay FMThe High Court is being urged to order Galway based property developer Joe McNamara, known as the Anglo avenger, to demolish a stonehenge-type structure on Achill Island. Joe McNamara o… Continue reading →

Siliconrepublic.comGabriel Scientific gleans top innovation accoladeSiliconrepublic.comThe Great Western Greenway is a 42km traffic free walking and cycling facility connecting Westport and Achill Island in Co Mayo Best Service Innovation: Tweak.com. F… Continue reading →

A parent writes . . .Irish TimesWhat's wrong with Achill Island or the Ring of Kerry? By going on a €1200 skiing trip she may learn how to order a cup of coffee in French and get bit of fresh air. However, by insisting on these overpriced and cos… Continue reading →

Off the beaten trackIrish ExaminerBy Pól Ó Conghaile The year was 1897, the Westport to Achill line was full steam ahead, and word soon spread about the resort's line in coastal luxury. Shortly after it opened, a combined railway and hotel ticket… Continue reading →

Irish TimesThe Irish Times – Saturday, February 25, 2012Irish TimesTel: 01-2108391 or see alohaholidays.ie Hike to the sound of the pipes on Achill Island over St Patrick's weekend when you can march behind the local band on St Patrick's Day. T… Continue reading →

February 25th, 1950Irish TimesIn 1914 I started out on a course of wanderings which took me eventually – strangely enough at Robert's instigation – to Achill Island, while Robert, more placid in his ways than I, settled down for the rest of his… Continue reading →

New Titanic Belfast Museum a Featured Attraction on 16 CIE Tours Vacation …Sacramento BeeIn addition to the Titanic Belfast museum, travelers will enjoy a dinner and show at Taylor's Three Rock; a medieval banquet and show at Bunratty Castle; Gia… Continue reading →