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The breath-taking landscapes of Achill Island, from the majestic mountains to miles of unspoilt beaches, all battered by the power of the Atlantic Ocean, makes this little corner of the West of Ireland a unique source of artistic inspiration, which is beautifully captured by the photography of Sean Cannon.

For most people, retirement brings thoughts of putting one’s feet up and forgetting the stresses and strains of work. Not so retired rugby player Damian Browne. Since hanging up his boots four years ago the Galwayman has taken on a series of extreme endurance challenges that make the bruising world of professional rugby seem like a walk in the park.

Mayo author Michael Larkin is looking forward to launching his new book Making the Right Connections which depicts the story of his granduncle Thomas Larkin and his journey as an early telephone pioneer in America. The book will be launched on Monday, April 29, at 7pm in Mayo County Library in Castlebar.

Ireland West Airport have announced that Ryanair will operate a new weekly service to Tenerife every Thursday during the forthcoming winter season.

Ryanair will operate a new weekly service to Tenerife every Thursday during the forthcoming winter season from Ireland West Airport it was announced today.

On the western edge of Europe, there is a unique maritime culture that depended and fought with the wild Atlantic Ocean. The indigenous boat, the Galway Hooker, has sustained this poorest of communities, and a new generation of the same mariners continue to sail by the shores of Conamara, now competing to become champions of the Galway Hookers Association Racing League.

The Full Duck Café in Renmore has proven to be a big success, since it’s opening in January 2016. Providing fresh, cooked to order food & expert barista coffee, The Full Duck have established a well-respected reputation within Galway City. They have decided to expand our business, due to popular demand, to the seaside of Salthill. A large number of their customers have put forward requests for an extension of our high-quality café, and as the Renmore branch is quite small, there is often ques out the door. They thought they would carry on with our quest out here, and hope to provide delicious, wholesome & local food to the people of Galway. Salthill is a fabulous location for families to dine out for breakfast & lunch, and they have full advantage of Salthill’s view of the Atlantic Ocean! They serve 'top-notch' breakfast & lunch, with artisan barista coffees until 6 pm every day! Come to try out The Full Duck Salthill!

The fourth Connemara Green Festival, held last weekend in Letterfrack, was a delicious celebration of all foods local.

O’Donnellan & Joyce Auctioneers will hold one of the largest live property auctions with some 80 properties going under the auction hammer in Harbour Hotel. Colm O’Donnellan of O’Donnellan & Joyce says there is something for everyone.

O’Donnellan & Joyce's Wild Atlantic Way autumn auction is just around the corner, set for Friday September 28 at 11am in the Harbour Hotel, New Dock Road, Galway. Registration is open from 10am. Open viewings were extremely busy this past weekend, with viewers taking particular interest in the large family homes on offer.