Place: Ben Bulben

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

Staycations 2020: Create your own memories with the glories of Connacht

Connacht, perhaps more than anywhere else on our island, is the quintessential Ireland of postcards and tourist brochures.

Fri, 03 Jul, 2020

The Way that we Climbed: A look at the rivalry of Irish climbers

Hillwalking, climbing and mountaineering have long been favourite pastimes in this country. Dan MacCarthy says Paddy O’Leary’s new history captures the intense rivalry of these sports’ participants

Wed, 08 Apr, 2015

Arise and go ... to Sligo

CONFRONTED by a 20-foot wave, I’d do the honourable thing.

Sun, 24 Feb, 2013

Farmer taking ‘a stand for the land’

THE jailing of a Co Sligo farmer who did not pay a fine for using threatening and abusive behaviour towards two hill walkers on his land has re-opened an emotive rural issue — the rights of private property owners versus public access to the countryside for recreation.

Mon, 12 Jan, 2004