Chasing ghosts in Connemara

Deserted islands, stunning landscapes and Atlantic swells bring the past to life off the south Galway coast, writes Gary Quinn

Ethiopia, risen from the ashes

A safe country for tourists, well managed with a young educated workforce and a culture that runs much deeper than old headlines suggest

Barfly: Nancy’s, Ardara, Co Donegal

Seven generations of the same family have run this incredibly cosy landmark pub, perched on the Wild Atlantic Way

Islandmen reborn – capturing a Blasket gathering

A film about two American cousins who’d previously never met, on an island they’ve never been to – why does the story of ‘The Crest’ speak so vividly to us all?

A walk on the wild side: meet the first woman to YoYo the Pacific Crest Trail

Dubliner Olive McGloin was the first woman to walk the Pacific Crest Trail from Mexico to Canada – and back

Gary Quinn’s big regret? Throwing a kind man’s shoes in the bin

A hitchhiking trip across Europe takes a dangerous turn when a thief drugs his victims – but that’s not what sticks in the mind

Barfly: Graces, Rathmines, Dublin

Its currency is space for conversation, comfort, a welcome for musicians and excellent service