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Re-invigorating rural communities will mean creating affordable housing and public transport so that young people are able to live, get around and enjoy their lives, according to Saoirse McHugh, independent candidate for the Midlands North West in the upcoming European election.

The race for European Parliament seats has heated up this week with Saoirse McHugh’s announcement that she will run as an independent candidate in the Midlands North West.

With 2,500km of majestic coastline abundant with attractions, activities and experiences to suit all interests, it’s hard to know where to start your own journey of discovery along the Wild Atlantic Way.

What is this Wild Atlantic Way you speak of? Are you ready for the journey of a lifetime that will take you along the snaking route of one of the most westerly parts of Europe, where the ocean kisses Ireland; that bitter bowl of tears that brought so many people from this island right across the world for centuries.

What appealed to me most about transition year is that I would be able to stay in the same year as all my friends. I would be able to relax for a year and not have to worry about homework or projects or exams.

Minister Of State at the Department of Transport and at the Department of Environment, Climate and Communications, Jack Chambers TD officially opened the extension of the Great Western Greenway from Achill Sound to Cashel on Friday September 1 last, alongside Leas Cathaoirleach of Mayo County Council, Cllr Martin McLoughlin.

Local school groups, community associations, supporters of the charity and many donors have ensured that the new boathouse at Lough Ree RNLI is one of the emerging visitor attractions in the Midlands with last month being one of the busiest periods to date.

An integral piece of Irish film history, JJ Devine’s Pub, as featured in multi-award nominated film Banshees of Inisherin, has been preserved forever with its restoration and relocation to Mee’s Bar in Kilkerrin, east Galway.

Now in its ninth year, Poetry Day Ireland is an annual island-wide celebration of poetry which invites the nation to read, write, and share a poem on Thursday, April 27.

Kenny Deery’s driving history is as varied and fast moving as his role as CEO of Galway Chamber. The champion of Galway business showed his real ambition with his first car, a maroon 95 G reg Ford Fiesta, a welcome sight on the roads of his native Achill Island.