Place: Co Mayo island

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Keeping a death rite alive: Kevin Toolis' wake of his father turned into book and stage show

Kevin Toolis waked his father in the traditional manner on Achill Island, and the resulting book has been adapted into a stage show at Skibbereen Arts Festival, writes Ellie O’Byrne

Wed, 24 Jul, 2019

Lifeboat launched after body reported floating off Achill

The Achill lifeboat has been launched following the sighting of what is believed to be a body in the sea off the Co Mayo island.

Sat, 04 Aug, 2007

Pilgrims flock to hear Mayo 'Visionary'

Around 5,000 pilgrims have flocked to Achill Island today to hear a self-styled visionary warn of impending calamities allegedly revealed to her by the Virgin Mary.

Thu, 25 Jul, 2002