Enlightened Christmas

Pirate Peti writes: "Hank was responsible for the Hanukkah candles, José for the Christmas lights and I read the Koran."

Photo: Peti

The Ayatollahs of Achill????

Pirate Peti writes: "It has come to pass that the flag of the Ayatollahs of Iran is flying over the Slievemore mountain. Has Achill been invaded by the Axis of Evil or is it in honour of visiting dignitaries of disreputable character? Nobody seems to know. The girl at Bretts Newsagents thinks the flag's there because it adds the traditional County Mayo colours of green and red to the festivities surrounding the annual Achill Regatta."
Photo: Peti

Mayo Magic

Some people take their Gaelic football very seriously...
Photo: Annie

The Strawboys

Forgot to ask the neighbours to your party? Worried that you've committed a social faux pas? In Currane those uninvited will simply show up anyway while hiding their identities beneath hats made of straw. These 'Strawboys' are a rowdy lot, and they won't leave until you dance with them, an energetic process that involves plenty of alcohol refreshments.
Photo: Sonia Hunt