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Shining a light on Broadhaven Lighthouse

by Anthony Hickey 1 Comment

Shining a light on Broadhaven Lighthouse

When the sun shines I head to the Mayo coastline. My most recent excursion was to photograph Broadhaven Lighthouse, often called Ballyglass Lighthouse, located on the north-eastern tip of the Mullet peninsula at Gubbacashel Point.

Walking the Castlebar to Turlough Greenway

by Anthony Hickey 1 Comment

Walking the Castlebar to Turlough Greenway

I finally got around to walking the Castlebar to Turlough Greenway in mid-April and I wasn’t disappointed by the 7km trail that opens a door to the countryside for walkers and cyclists in Castlebar.

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  • Malcolm Duff on Eagle Island was once home to lighthouse keepers’ families
  • Anne Lynskey on Book tells Inishkea Islanders’ story
  • Oisin Clancy on Where to pick cockles and mussels in Mayo
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Belleek Wood – Mayo’s best forest park

Belleek Wood – Mayo’s best forest park

One of my great pleasures when walking in Belleek Wood is seeing the red squirrels at play - just one of the many … [Read More...]

Why tourists keep returning to Old Head

Why tourists keep returning to Old Head

It's no surprise that Old Head near Louisburgh in Co Mayo has been popular with families from all over Ireland for … [Read More...]

Carrowniskey is Mayo’s surfing Mecca

Carrowniskey is Mayo’s surfing Mecca

Carrowniskey and Cross beaches are adjoining sandy beaches which stretch for miles, south of Louisburgh - and a Mecca … [Read More...]

A grandstand view of Downpatrick Head blowhole

A grandstand view of Downpatrick Head blowhole

The viewing area and walkway around the blowhole at Downpatrick near Ballycastle in Co Mayo is one of the most … [Read More...]

One day in Mulranny

One day in Mulranny

It's amazing all you can do in just one day in Mulranny - and even more, if you decide to holiday in the Mayo seaside … [Read More...]

The best beaches in Mayo

The best beaches in Mayo

Summer is perfect for exploring and enjoying Mayo's wonderful coastline which is dotted with some of the most beautiful … [Read More...]

MAYO VISITOR CENTRES

Moonset over Ballina

Moonset over Ballina

There was a most beautiful Moonset over Ballina this frosty, mid-winter morning, as the clear sky and the … [Read More...]

A visit to Michael Davitt Museum

A visit to Michael Davitt Museum

On arrival at the Michael Davitt Museum, you are greeted by the imposing bronze statue of the Land League … [Read More...]

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Storms reveal Mayo’s ancient forest

Storms reveal Mayo’s ancient forest

The mists of time have once again briefly lifted on beautiful Doohoma beach to reveal the preserved remnants of a prehistoric … [Read More...]

The night sky over Lacken

The night sky over Lacken

The strange upside-down V-shaped object in the night sky over North Mayo on Wednesday night had all the appearance of a UFO - but … [Read More...]

Diving into Scotchport’s past

Diving into Scotchport’s past

Scotchport, a small and beautiful sheltered cove near Corclough on the Mullet, has an interesting history and today is a popular … [Read More...]

Walking in beautiful Doohoma

Walking in beautiful Doohoma

The idyllic scenery on the drive from Geesala to Doohoma along the winding road that skirts Tullaghan Bay never fails to impress … [Read More...]

Where to pick cockles and mussels in Mayo

Where to pick cockles and mussels in Mayo

There is nothing better during the autumn and winter months than spending an hour or two picking cockles and mussels on one of … [Read More...]

Glosh beach is full of surprises

Glosh beach is full of surprises

A visit to Glosh beach, at the southern end of the Mullet Peninsula, can sometimes turn up the most unexpected surprises - such as … [Read More...]

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