Kiltimagh could potentially attract up to 30,000 visitors annually if new proposed tourism product is rolled out in the east Mayo town. The proposed idea is to use the 12 kilometres of disused railway track, for a cycling attraction known as a velorail. Velorails are hugely popular attractions in France and other parts of mainland Europe, […]
The Garda Commissioner, Noirin O’Sullivan, returns to the National Museum of Ireland – Country Life, Turlough Park, Castlebar on Friday 27 February (7-8pm) to give a talk on “Women in Policing”. The Commissioner’s talk, which coincides with the Museum’s Preserving the Peace Exhibition, has limited spaces and booking is required. ‘Women in Policing’ – A […]
The Ceide Fields is to receive €100,000 in funding by the office of public works to upgrade visual display at the ceide fields in ballycastle. Taoiseach Enda Kenny confirmed the funding for the centre on Friday. Mr Kenny said he visited the Ceide Fields last year and saw first-hand the upgrades that were needed at […]
An invest of over €250,000 for upgrading 35 Wild Atlantic Way points in Mayo was announced by Minister of State for Tourism and Sport, Michael Ring. Over a quarter of a million euro is to be spent upgrading 35 Wild Atlantic Way points in Mayo. Minister of State for Tourism and Sport, Michael […]
Ireland West Airport and Knock Shrine have announced details of their first Diocesan pilgrimage flights from New York to Knock. This is a great boost to the west, and the airport which accommodates around 700,000 passengers annually. Knock Shrine and Ireland West Airport are delighted to announce the first Diocesan pilgrimage from the Archdiocese of […]
OPW initiative offering free admission to heritage sites all over the country. Minister Michael Ring is encouraging the people of Mayo to visit one of the Country’s most famous heritage sites – The Ceide Fields -and enjoy the experience free of charge , on the first Wednesday of every month. The Ceide Fields are the […]
The Kelly Clan are returning to Westport for the 11th Kelly Clan Gathering. The last time the Clan visited the lovely town of Westport was in 2003 when a most successful Gathering took place. The International Gathering which is supported by Westport County Council takes place on the weekend of 15-17 May 2015 and will […]
Inishturk is a quaint beautiful island located 9 miles (14.5km) off the coast of Mayo. Admire its wall-like cliffs facing the Atlantic Ocean and the ruins of the old signal tower 722 ft above sea level. Inishturk is a great place to go for a quiet break. The island has a population of less than […]
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