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Delphi Lodge, a historic estate committed to environmental stewardship and sustainable tourism, is calling for immediate action and stricter regulations on salmon farming following the recent escape of 38,000 farmed salmon from a MOWI-operated salmon cage in Killary Harbour. This incident, which occurred on August 11, highlights the urgent need for enhanced regulations to protect Ireland’s wild fish populations and the ecosystems they support.

Following reports of a number of escaped farmed salmon entering local rivers flowing into Killary Harbour, local activist groups have labelled the event as an 'environmental disaster', which could have extensive repercussions.

KATHY FARRELL

After this publication's recent Wild Atlantic way supplement, resisting the opportunity to explore our own corner of this amazing country was impossible. So, with that in mind, I journeyed across Galway to Delphi Lodge, located on the banks of Finlough, near Leenane.

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.

A renowned Connemara shellfish business is poised for growth and increased efficiencies following an investment in a new packaging and labelling machine supported by Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM).

The Clifden RNLI volunteer crew were called out last week to assist a vessel suffering mechanical failure at the mouth of Killary Harbour. Weather conditions at the time were very poor with heavy rain and limited visibility.

The Clifden RNLI volunteer crew were called out last week to assist a vessel suffering mechanical failure at the mouth of Killary Harbour. Weather conditions at the time were very poor with heavy rain and limited visibility.

How about a wonderful chance to adventure in some of the country's most beautiful mountains here in the west?

It is probable that if the coastal route had been chosen for the Clifden railway, rather than the Oughterard/ Maam Cross way, the line would still be viable today. The idea of the so-called ‘Balfour lines’, proposed by an enlightened chief secretary for Ireland, Arthur J Balfour, and given the go-ahead in the 1889 Light Railways (Ireland) Act, was to give far-flung towns and communities access to bigger markets, and to grasp the benefits of employment and opportunities.