CULTURE Students from the US who visited Achill to study local culture and folklore were blown away by the island’s welcome
Americans embrace Achill adventure
Living
Christmas is great, but so too is routine
MUSINGS In this week’s Dad Diary, Edwin looks back on a hectic Christmas in the McGreal household
A New Year’s Day proposal
One man braved more than the elements at the Achill New Year’s Day Swim
A good time to get involved
GREEN LIVING McKinley Neal looks at resources available in Mayo and Ireland to help us fight climate change
Taking stock
PETS’ CORNER Vet Conal Finnerty on the new years’ resolutions that every pet owner should be making
Meet January’s Mutt of the Month: Herbie
PETS’ CORNER Herbie is a big, soft, cuddly labrador-type puppy who needs a loving forever home
Fighting for his life
INTERVIEW Mark Hayes has been battling cancer since 2017, and he is determined to live for his twins and wife, Marie
The Christmas countdown is on
MUSINGS In this week’s Dad Diary, Edwin looks forward to Christmas with the kids after a year of milestones
Fighting HIV and its stigma in Uganda
Veteran volunteer Gina Corbett shares a personal account of her most recent visit to Uganda with Nurture Africa
Low-impact Christmas entertaining
GREEN LIVING Going green for your festive parties, gatherings and meals is easier than you think, writes McKinley Neal
A postcard from Ballinrobe
Ballinrobe man Seán Gilligan on Faraway Martin’s recent Ballinrobe Homecoming gig, part of the singer’s I Wanna Go tour