County Mayo

Carina in Doolough Valley looking out over the valley

A Tragic Tale, No Worries and Irish Sheep Farming…

Your letter from Ireland shorts from the 11th of July 2023.

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County Mayo 1 - The Banshees of Inisherin and much more...

The Banshees of Inisherin and much more…

Your letter from Ireland shorts from the 18th of April 2023.

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Blog 17 - Are Your Irish Surnames On This Saintly List?

Are Your Irish Surnames On This Saintly List?

Have you ever had something in your possession that you are minding for future generations? Perhaps a ring, a piece of jewellery a book or a piece of furniture? Here, in Ireland, we often tend to pass down baby christening robes through several generations. Our grandson was recently christened in a robe that was also used by his father and his grandmother – both standing proudly beside him!

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Ruins of an old Irish village deserted during the famine on Achill island, County Mayo

Deserted Famine Village, Achill, County Mayo

Achill Island - located off the west coast of County Mayo and connected by a narrow bridge to the mainland - has to be one of the most isolated and beautiful parts of the world.

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Connaughtmusic counties - Galway Bay and the Music and Songs of Connaught (#744)

Galway Bay and the Music and Songs of Connaught (#744)

Céad míle fáilte, welcome to your Letter from Ireland “Shorts”.  Each Tuesday we’ll bring you a quick-read of some of our favourite and interesting Irish things for this week. FAVOURITE PLACES IN IRELAND Doolough Valley, County Mayo. We visited this place a few weeks back – it was an incredible day with blue skies as far as you can see! While the landscape…

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