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Stretching along Ireland’s rugged western seaboard, the Wild Atlantic Way is a journey of raw beauty, epic scenery and rich cultural heritage. Nowhere is this more true than in my native county, Mayo, one of the most captivating and unmissable sections of the route. From towering peaks and ancient castles to windswept islands and starlit skies, Mayo offers something for every kind of traveller.

The 16th of October 2016 is etched indelibly onto Olive Foley's memory. It is a day she will never forget. 

San Mamés, is the stunning home of Athletic Club Bilbao, more than just a stadium; it's a pilgrimage site for football fans worldwide.

by Una Sinnott

Three iconic statues standing at the religious apparition site at Knock, have been restored to pristine condition, with the help of National Lottery players, through their support of the Good Causes Fund.

Independent Cllr Christy Hyland has called on Mayo County Council to prioritise funding for the Murrisk to Louisburgh group water scheme - from funding received in the recently announced €23 million national investment in rural water by Minister Eoghan Murphy.

Fancy a two-day mindfulness retreat in the heart of Connemara? The elegant and charming four-star Lough Inagh Lodge is facilitating a special mindful, self compassion getaway in the peaceful surrounds of Connemara's Twelve Bens.

With hopes high this week in the Catholic community that Pope Francis will make the first papal visit to Ireland in almost 40 years following the announcement that Ireland will host the next World Families Meeting in 2018, there is great hope that if he does visit Ireland he will visit Knock Shrine.