A rock in a hard place: Frank McNally hunts an elusive ancient monument in Mayo
Natural monolith covered with carvings suggests Croagh Patrick was an object of pilgrimage long before Christianity
Matt Molloy
A Breton in Ireland: ‘My wife calls me a culchie, which I completely embrace’
At 18, Charlie Le Brun travelled to Ireland, determined to meet his musical idol, The Chieftains’ Matt Molloy. After a memorable few months of playing the flute in a Westport pub, he knew he’d be back
The Guide: CMAT, Fontaines DC, Sophie Ellis-Bextor and other events to see, shows to book, and ones to catch before they end
May 17th-23rd: The best movies, music, art and more coming your way this week
Saoirse Ronan wants to rewrite the script for new Cork home
Paddy McKillen’s wine embarks on a voyage to America; bread giants have a word about a word; while the National Gallery of Ireland is unsure about language requirements
The Bothy Band: Traditional music’s most influential group blaze back after four decades
The revolutionary group, reunited for the making of a documentary, now plan to perform a series of shows in Belfast and Dublin
Seán Keane: A giant of Irish music, a virtuoso player who wore his musical talents lightly
Death, at 76, of the Chieftains fiddle player described as a huge loss for traditional music
Mardi Gras in Mayo as Charlie Bird’s carnival winds up Croagh Patrick
Nature holds its breath as Charlie’s message of hope booms across the skies
Charlie Bird reaches summit of Croagh Patrick as €1.5m raised for charity
Broadcaster’s campaign raises funds for Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association and Pieta
Mayo: An insiders’ guide to food, drink, activities and walks
From chic Westport, to wild landscapes of Belmullet, activity-filled Achill and Clare Island
A Course Called Ireland: A man, some golf clubs and the journey of a lifetime
Tom Coyne walked the entire Irish coastline and played every golf hole along the way
Stephen Rea says people should quietly prepare for ‘inevitable’ united Ireland
Actor stage tribute to poet Ciaran Carson in Kilmainham Gaol as part of TradFest
Nasa will put a woman on the moon by 2024, says former astronaut
Cady Coleman says moon mission will provide ‘stepping stone’ for 2030s Mars landing
Westport: More than just a one-mountain town
Bracing outdoor pursuits, vibrant nightlife and showstopping restaurants make for one of the most lively weekend breaks in the country
Crosswords & Puzzles
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Stardust
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
Common Ground
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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