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Go West and sample the Greenway's attractionsIrish IndependentOne of the best tourism initiatives of recent times has to be the Great Western Greenway, which runs 42km from Westport out to Achill Island. It spans the route of the old railway line, … Continue reading →

Marine Notice: Reinstatement of Passage Through Achill SoundAfloat#ISLAND NEWS – The latest Marine Notice from the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport (DTTAS) outlines the reinstatement of passage for boats through Achill Sound in Co Mayo. Mayo … Continue reading →

Crew members of Achill RNLI honoured at retirement functionMayo AdvertiserEach member received a commemorative plaque and certificate in recognition of services to Achill Island Lifeboat Station. The former LOM, Bob Kingston and the former DLA, Anthony… Continue reading →

All roads lead to Burrishoole for 25th annual walking festivalMayo TodayThe Mass will remember the victims of the Achill drowning and fire tragedies who were brought home on the first and last trains onto the island, as well as the railway staff and th… Continue reading →

Mayo Food Trail doubles in size for first birthdayMayo TodayThe new Gourmet Greenway members join existing participants: Kelly's Butchers, Keem Bay Fish Products, Achill Island Turbot, Carrowholly Cheese, Curran Blue Trout Farm and Croagh Patrick S… Continue reading →

Irish TimesThe Irish Times – Tuesday, May 15, 2012Irish TimesA food and health fair in Achill's Secret Garden on Saturday, May 26th is one of the highlights of the first Achill Holistic Adventure on Achill Island, Co Mayo from May 25th to 28th. As … Continue reading →

Farmers block access to walking and cycling routeIrish TimesProtesting landowners yesterday blocked off access to the walking and cycling route known as the Great Western Greenway between Mulranny and Achill Island because of a dispute with Mayo County… Continue reading →

Irland – Literarische Spuren auf der grünen Inselrelevant (Pressemitteilung)Tag geht es entlang der malerischen Küste von Mayo nach Achill Island, Irlands größte Insel mit imposanten Landschaften und steil abfallenden Klippen. Hier lebte auch Heinr… Continue reading →

Galway Bay, Achill Island, Asgard I, Fishing, Shipping and More…Afloat (blog)Tom MacSweeney has more details in his 'This Island Nation column' below which this week also has reports from Achill, Galway Bay, the fishing and shipping industrie… Continue reading →

All Mayo bathing areas are of a 'good' standard — EPA reportMayo Advertiser… Dugort Beach, Achill; Keel Beach, Achill; Keem Beach, Achill; Dooega Beach, Achill; Golden Strand, Achill; Mulranny Beach; Bertra Beach, Murrisk; Old Head Beach, L… Continue reading →