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A visit to Inishkea North

We had a magical start to our journey to the Inishkea Islands from Blacksod. Shortly after leaving the harbour, we were joined by a school of playful dolphins swimming alongside and in front of the boat escorting us into the broad waters of the bay.

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Glosh Tower and Deirbhle’s Twist on the Mullet

Glosh Tower, a two-storey former signal tower was built around 1805 on the summit of Glosh Hill, Tarmon, Blacksod, Co Mayo. Photo: Anthony Hickey
Glosh Tower, a two-storey former signal tower was built around 1805 on the summit of Glosh Hill, Tarmon, Blacksod, Co Mayo. Photo: Anthony Hickey

One of the most interesting aspects of my travels around Mayo is discovering the history behind some of the historic buildings that dot the landscape.

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Glosh beach is full of surprises

Sculpture on Glosh Beach near Eachleim in Co Mayo. Photo: Anthony Hickey
Sculpture on Glosh Beach near Eachleim in Co Mayo. Photo: Anthony Hickey

A visit to Glosh beach, at the southern end of the Mullet Peninsula, can sometimes turn up the most unexpected surprises – such as beach sculptures made from driftwood and other bits of flotsam washed ashore by the North Atlantic.

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Erris remembers those who sailed from Blacksod to America

Those who attended the unveiling of a new memorial garden in Blacksod, County Mayo, in memory of all those who sailed from Blacksod for the New World from Achill, Newport, Belmullet and Erris regions in 1883 and 1884. Photo: Henry Wills
Those who attended the unveiling of a new memorial garden in Blacksod, County Mayo, in memory of all those who sailed from Blacksod for the New World from Achill, Newport, Belmullet and Erris regions in 1883 and 1884. Photo: Henry Wills

One of the highlights of Tóstal Iorras 2013 was the commemoration of James Hack Tuke’s assisted emigration scheme – when thousands of people emigrated from Erris. Special guests included at the July 24th event was Atlantic Rhythm, the Achill Island Pipe Band, craft makers from the area, and Dr. Gerard Moran of the National University […]