Reports from Connemara and the Mick Byrne this week, courtesy of Michael Staunton and Colm Featherstone, with a few colourful pictures too!

Updated: now with Ann Horan's speed-dating adventures around Lough Derg!

Coming in at under 2,000 words, this is one of Billy Parker's shorter novellas, but a worthy read nonetheless! He takes us through his multi-faceted Orwell experience of this year's Wicklow 200. Accompanying his written account is Eileen Byne's wonderful video composition. Have a read and a watch!

Billy Parker has returned from his foray into audaxing to more leisurely activities, but he might regret it after Sunday's ride in the wind and rain. Have a read below!