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Backdrops, Banshees and Beatles: discover the wonders of Ireland’s wild west

Simon Calder discovers first hand why the north west coast of Ireland has managed to provide inspiration and respite for authors, musicians and movie makers for so many years

The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2023

R116 helicopter crash deaths inquest hears visibility was 'very poor and dense'

Rescue 116 crashed off Co Mayo at 12.46am on March 14 2017 during a search-and-rescue mission with four crew on board after it struck Blackrock Island

Irish Mirror · Jun 1, 2022

R116 helicopter crash deaths inquest hears visibility was ‘very poor and dense’

The inquest, in Belmullet, heard how visibility dropped fast in the area moments before the R116 crew were due to land at Blacksod to refuel.

The Independent UK · Jun 1, 2022