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TheJournal.ie – The fascinating story of the Achill Island preacher, the Famine, and the Prelate

Jun 7, 2018 | Comments Off on TheJournal.ie – The fascinating story of the Achill Island preacher, the Famine, and the Prelate

TheJournal.ie – The fascinating story of the Achill Island preacher, the Famine, and the Prelate — Read on www.thejournal.ie/preacher-prelate-patricia-byrne-4033791-May2018/

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Guided Around The Great Western Greenway

Feb 14, 2013 | Comments Off on Guided Around The Great Western Greenway

Iris Galloway, in her guide to the The Great Western Greenway – ‘the longest off-road walking and cycling trail in Ireland’ – expresses the hope that her book will enhance the experience of this unique trail for walkers and cyclists. She succeeds admirably in her aim by welding together history, folklore, rich information on the…

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The Great Western Greenway – A Train Route Bookended by Tragedy

Apr 16, 2012 | Comments Off on The Great Western Greenway – A Train Route Bookended by Tragedy

They say it is now ‘the largest off-road walking and cycling trail in Ireland’. The 42km Great Western Greenway stretching from Westport through Newport and Mulranny to Achill Island is proving to be a wonderful draw for walkers and cyclists alike. The trail follows the path of the disused line of the Midland Great Western…

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