The peaceful Lough Aroher loop at Letterkeen, west Mayo, takes in beautiful hill, forest and river walks
John Shelley’s run down of wildlife on a west-coast winter coast proves the beach is not just a summer destination
Chris Brown on the ever-increasing threat of flash floods and their impact on soil quality and farming
Chris Brown argues that mobile slaughter houses are far more humane and make economic and environmental sense
John Shelley learns a new twist in the historical roots of our often negative attitude to magpies in Ireland
Hans Wieland on how to grow chicory – a delicious, slightly bitter and spicy addition to a winter salad
GIY (Grow it Yourself) Ballina was awarded the title of Group of the Year in Connacht at this year’s GIY Gathering
John Shelley notes that the rivers feeding Lough Mask are well stocked with big-bellied trout heavy with spawn
Tranquil forest trail just south of Westport boasts breathtaking panoramas of mountains, woodland and lakes
John Shelley happens on a majestic fallow deer buck defending his territory during this year’s rutting season
The North Western Waters Atlas allows us to look to the waters off Mayo in a more-informed way than ever before