Christine's Guidebook
Beach
Enniscrone beach is a safe blue flag fabulous golden beach which stretches for an amazing 5km. Surrounding the beach on one side is a seaside town called Enniscrone, on the other side the beach meets Killala Bay.
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Enniscrone Beach
1 Bridge StEnniscrone beach is a safe blue flag fabulous golden beach which stretches for an amazing 5km. Surrounding the beach on one side is a seaside town called Enniscrone, on the other side the beach meets Killala Bay.
With miles of beautiful shoreline and some of the best unspoilt beaches, the scenic beauty of Lacken is quite unrivalled.
Lacken Strand Tithe Cois Trá
With miles of beautiful shoreline and some of the best unspoilt beaches, the scenic beauty of Lacken is quite unrivalled.
White sands and clear water nestled within a naturally beautiful cove on Achill Island makes this beach picture perfect.
Distance from Crossmolina and Achill Sound is approx 70km.
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Keem Bay
White sands and clear water nestled within a naturally beautiful cove on Achill Island makes this beach picture perfect.
Distance from Crossmolina and Achill Sound is approx 70km.
Sightseeing
This house, described as a fortified house on the shores of Lough Conn, was built sometime between 1740 and 1750. A fabulous place to visit with fantastic gardens
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Enniscoe House
This house, described as a fortified house on the shores of Lough Conn, was built sometime between 1740 and 1750. A fabulous place to visit with fantastic gardens
Belleek Wood/Park
Belleek WoodA fabulous place for a woodland walk.
Foxford Woollen Mills™- woven in Ireland since 1892. With a rich history of craftmanship Foxford delivers high quality products. Tours Available.
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Molinos de lana de Foxford
Providence Road
Foxford Woollen Mills™- woven in Ireland since 1892. With a rich history of craftmanship Foxford delivers high quality products. Tours Available.
Addergoole parish suffered the largest proportionate loss for any locality probably in the world when the RMS Titanic sank in 1912. The 'Addergoole Fourteen' boarded the ship at Queenstown (Cobh). Three survived the disaster. There is a plaque in St Patrick's Church, Lahardane to the memory of the fourteen, as well as a memorial garden filled with sculptures to honour their memory.
Lahardaun
Addergoole parish suffered the largest proportionate loss for any locality probably in the world when the RMS Titanic sank in 1912. The 'Addergoole Fourteen' boarded the ship at Queenstown (Cobh). Three survived the disaster. There is a plaque in St Patrick's Church, Lahardane to the memory of the fourteen, as well as a memorial garden filled with sculptures to honour their memory.
The Céide Fields meaning "flat topped hill fields” is an archaeological site on the north County Mayo coast. The site is the most extensive Neolithic site in Ireland and contains the oldest known field systems in the world. Using various dating methods, it was discovered that the creation and development of the Céide Fields goes back some 5500 years.
https://m.independent.ie/life/travel/ireland/the-best-road-trip-in-ireland-youve-never-heard-of-pol-o-conghaile-drives-the-ceide-coast-39443676.html
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Céide Fields
GlenurlaThe Céide Fields meaning "flat topped hill fields” is an archaeological site on the north County Mayo coast. The site is the most extensive Neolithic site in Ireland and contains the oldest known field systems in the world. Using various dating methods, it was discovered that the creation and development of the Céide Fields goes back some 5500 years.
https://m.independent.ie/life/travel/ireland/the-best-road-trip-in-ireland-youve-never-heard-of-pol-o-conghaile-drives-the-ceide-coast-39443676.html
Sitting out in the wild Atlantic Ocean, Downpatrick Head is an area of unrivaled coastal beauty and historical importance. Just a few miles north of Ballycastle village, County Mayo, is the the windswept outcrop of Downpatrick Head. This is the perfect place to park up and stretch your legs with an invigorating coastal walk.
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Downpatrick Head
Sitting out in the wild Atlantic Ocean, Downpatrick Head is an area of unrivaled coastal beauty and historical importance. Just a few miles north of Ballycastle village, County Mayo, is the the windswept outcrop of Downpatrick Head. This is the perfect place to park up and stretch your legs with an invigorating coastal walk.
The remote and rugged north coast of Mayo is one of Ireland’s best kept secrets. Many of its majestic cliffs, rugged headlands, rocky coves and jagged stacks are apparent only to those who are willing to walk away from the main thoroughfares to discover them. The Dun Chaocháin area is one of great physical beauty and has retained many of its old traditions and culture
Carrowteige
The remote and rugged north coast of Mayo is one of Ireland’s best kept secrets. Many of its majestic cliffs, rugged headlands, rocky coves and jagged stacks are apparent only to those who are willing to walk away from the main thoroughfares to discover them. The Dun Chaocháin area is one of great physical beauty and has retained many of its old traditions and culture
Achill Island
Food scene
Good food Friendly Staff and great Value.
📞. 096 73582
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The Cot and Cobble
Clare StreetGood food Friendly Staff and great Value.
📞. 096 73582
Based in the centre of Enniscrone Village, we pride ourselves on our friendly service, mouthwatering food, fresh pints and a wonderful view of the world's second largest ocean from a crystal-clean contemporary Irish bar.
📞 096 37222
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Gilroy's Bar and Áit Eile Restaurant
4 Main St
Based in the centre of Enniscrone Village, we pride ourselves on our friendly service, mouthwatering food, fresh pints and a wonderful view of the world's second largest ocean from a crystal-clean contemporary Irish bar.
📞 096 37222
Tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the town, you’ll find the atmospheric Dillons courtyard an ideal place in which to chill out after a busy day. This refreshing haven gives local residents and visitors an opportunity to enjoy a drink, bar snack or evening dinner in a unique location.
Phone +353 (96) 72 230
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Dillons Bar
Dillon Terrace
Tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the town, you’ll find the atmospheric Dillons courtyard an ideal place in which to chill out after a busy day. This refreshing haven gives local residents and visitors an opportunity to enjoy a drink, bar snack or evening dinner in a unique location.
Phone +353 (96) 72 230
A family restaurant & take away since 1986, The Lantern Chinese Restaurant is famed for its signature dish, Chicken Dry Hot and Spicy. Customers from all corners of Connacht and even Ireland travel miles just to order the Lantern’s Chicken Dry Hot & Spicy.
📞 096 70236
The Lantern Chinese Restaurant & Take Away
Emmet StreetA family restaurant & take away since 1986, The Lantern Chinese Restaurant is famed for its signature dish, Chicken Dry Hot and Spicy. Customers from all corners of Connacht and even Ireland travel miles just to order the Lantern’s Chicken Dry Hot & Spicy.
📞 096 70236
Bar Square
Garden StreetA great place to eat in the Heart of Ballina.
📞 096 21894
The welcome is warm. The styling cool and in tune. The service is effortless. The views… they’re amazing. Look out across the Moy to the woodlands beyond or let your gaze drift down the estuary out to the sea. Our restaurant is one of those places that makes you want to forget the time and stay a while. Whether you stop in for an easy lunch or want to go all out for a dinner to remember, you’re guaranteed tastes that delight.
📞 096 23500
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The Ice House Restaurant
The Quay Lane
The welcome is warm. The styling cool and in tune. The service is effortless. The views… they’re amazing. Look out across the Moy to the woodlands beyond or let your gaze drift down the estuary out to the sea. Our restaurant is one of those places that makes you want to forget the time and stay a while. Whether you stop in for an easy lunch or want to go all out for a dinner to remember, you’re guaranteed tastes that delight.
📞 096 23500
Luskins Bistro is set in an old world courtyard in the heart of the busy Town of Ballina the salmon capital of Ireland.The forty seater Bistro opens each evening from 5 to 10 and has a full bar and Wine service. The menu has a generous selection of Meat, Fish, vegaterian and pasta dishes.
📞 0868844928
Luskin's Bistro
2 Dillon TerraceLuskins Bistro is set in an old world courtyard in the heart of the busy Town of Ballina the salmon capital of Ireland.The forty seater Bistro opens each evening from 5 to 10 and has a full bar and Wine service. The menu has a generous selection of Meat, Fish, vegaterian and pasta dishes.
📞 0868844928
Hiney's is a traditional pub located in the town centre on the corner of Main Street and Church Street. It has wonderful pitch pine timber panelling, olde world atmosphere, antiques, artefacts and posters.
Lunch & Evening Menu available
📞 096 31202.
Hineys Londis
Main StreetHiney's is a traditional pub located in the town centre on the corner of Main Street and Church Street. It has wonderful pitch pine timber panelling, olde world atmosphere, antiques, artefacts and posters.
Lunch & Evening Menu available
📞 096 31202.
LOVE LEE'S ASIAN RESTAURANT
Love Lee's Asian Restaurant. Chinese, Japanese & Thai Style. Market Lane, Ballina Co.Mayo.
📞 096 76200
Love Lee's
Market LaneLOVE LEE'S ASIAN RESTAURANT
Love Lee's Asian Restaurant. Chinese, Japanese & Thai Style. Market Lane, Ballina Co.Mayo.
📞 096 76200
Discover your Roots
North Mayo Heritage Centre is located on the grounds of Enniscoe House near Crossmolina Co.Mayo. The centre has a Genealogy Service which provides genealogical research for parishes in the northern part of Co. Mayo along with a small museum, exhibition area, book shop, looped walks, organic garden, ornamental garden and cafe.
North Mayo Heritage Centre
North Mayo Heritage Centre is located on the grounds of Enniscoe House near Crossmolina Co.Mayo. The centre has a Genealogy Service which provides genealogical research for parishes in the northern part of Co. Mayo along with a small museum, exhibition area, book shop, looped walks, organic garden, ornamental garden and cafe.
Museums
The museum exhibits the way of life of rural Irish people between 1850 and 1950, and is in the grounds of Turlough Park House. There are displays about the home, the natural environment, trades and crafts, communities, and working on the land and water.
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Museo Nacional de Irlanda - Vida en el campo
The museum exhibits the way of life of rural Irish people between 1850 and 1950, and is in the grounds of Turlough Park House. There are displays about the home, the natural environment, trades and crafts, communities, and working on the land and water.
The Collection
It is the most important private collection of Irish history material in public hands, comprising over 100,000 items spanning 400 years. It includes artefacts associated with Theobald Wolfe Tone; letters from Michael Collins, Douglas Hyde, Michael Davitt and O’Donovan Rossa.
Thousands more items can be seen in the Repository by appointment.
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Jackie Clarke Collection
Pearse StreetThe Collection
It is the most important private collection of Irish history material in public hands, comprising over 100,000 items spanning 400 years. It includes artefacts associated with Theobald Wolfe Tone; letters from Michael Collins, Douglas Hyde, Michael Davitt and O’Donovan Rossa.
Thousands more items can be seen in the Repository by appointment.
The Michael Davitt Museum is now housed in the magnificently restored pre-penal church in the village of Straide, County Mayo.
Michael Davitt was christened in this church in 1846 and is buried in the grounds of the 13th Century Straide Abbey, beside the Museum.
The Michael Davitt Museum contains an extensive collection of documents, photos, Land Acts, letters, postcards, posters and other items connected with Davitt's li
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Michael Davitt Museum
The Michael Davitt Museum is now housed in the magnificently restored pre-penal church in the village of Straide, County Mayo.
Michael Davitt was christened in this church in 1846 and is buried in the grounds of the 13th Century Straide Abbey, beside the Museum.
The Michael Davitt Museum contains an extensive collection of documents, photos, Land Acts, letters, postcards, posters and other items connected with Davitt's li
The Fr Peyton Memorial Centre commemorates the life and apostolic work of Fr Peyton CSC. Located in Attymass which lies half way between Ballina and Foxford off the N26 in County Mayo.
The Fr Peyton CSC Memorial Centre, is a place of respite, prayer and peace. It is a popular attraction for pilgrims and tourists alike.
Fr Peyton Memorial Centre
The Fr Peyton Memorial Centre commemorates the life and apostolic work of Fr Peyton CSC. Located in Attymass which lies half way between Ballina and Foxford off the N26 in County Mayo.
The Fr Peyton CSC Memorial Centre, is a place of respite, prayer and peace. It is a popular attraction for pilgrims and tourists alike.
Hennigan's Centre is a new and unique initiative in County Mayo. See and hear how this family survived on less than ten acres of poorish land for nearly 200 years.
Learn about historical sites & their influence on our culture
Displays range from prehistoric to the 19th century land estates and tenants, through independence and into the present.
35 min (40.8 km)
via N59 and N26
📞 +353 (87) 249 1402
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Hennigan's Heritage Centre
Swinford RoadHennigan's Centre is a new and unique initiative in County Mayo. See and hear how this family survived on less than ten acres of poorish land for nearly 200 years.
Learn about historical sites & their influence on our culture
Displays range from prehistoric to the 19th century land estates and tenants, through independence and into the present.
35 min (40.8 km)
via N59 and N26
📞 +353 (87) 249 1402
Kiltimagh's historic museum is located at the old
Railway Station in Kiltimagh, County Mayo in the
west of Ireland.
41 min (45.6 km)
via N59, N26 and R321
📞 087 1480529
Kiltimagh Museum
Kiltimagh's historic museum is located at the old
Railway Station in Kiltimagh, County Mayo in the
west of Ireland.
41 min (45.6 km)
via N59, N26 and R321
📞 087 1480529
Lahardane
Children’s playground
Ballina
Ballina Playground at Tom Ruane Park is located on the Sligo Road. There is a lovely playground with a large slide, small slide, swings, toddler swings, wooden beam, monkey bars, maze and climbing structure. Children will love this place.
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Ballina
Ballina
Ballina Playground at Tom Ruane Park is located on the Sligo Road. There is a lovely playground with a large slide, small slide, swings, toddler swings, wooden beam, monkey bars, maze and climbing structure. Children will love this place.
Crossmolina
The playground in Crossmolina is on Mullinmore Road.
Gateway Belmullet
Gateway Leisure is your ultimate family entertainment centre offering loads of fun for all the family.
Take time out to enjoy fine dining, ten pin bowling, mini golf, arcade, snooker, American pool tables, traditional Irish Bar and visit the home of one of Ireland’s largest activity playframes known as “Kid Island”.
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Belmullet
Gateway Belmullet
Gateway Leisure is your ultimate family entertainment centre offering loads of fun for all the family.
Take time out to enjoy fine dining, ten pin bowling, mini golf, arcade, snooker, American pool tables, traditional Irish Bar and visit the home of one of Ireland’s largest activity playframes known as “Kid Island”.
Welcome to Tumble Jungle Ballina
Where kids go wild....
Ireland’s largest indoor Play Centre where your children are able to play, learn, exercise and have the best Birthday parties
Tumble Jungle
Bunree RoadWelcome to Tumble Jungle Ballina
Where kids go wild....
Ireland’s largest indoor Play Centre where your children are able to play, learn, exercise and have the best Birthday parties
Come to the Achill Experience, immerse yourself in our history, learn about the deserted village, see our rebuilt “Boley House” of times past, touch and feel the displays and understand how people lived.
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Centro de Visitantes y Acuario de Achill Experience
Crumpaun
Come to the Achill Experience, immerse yourself in our history, learn about the deserted village, see our rebuilt “Boley House” of times past, touch and feel the displays and understand how people lived.
Family Fun Day in Castlebar Mayo Leisure Point. Bowling, Movies, Play area, Q-2000 Laser, Diner, Video Games and loads more Family Fun.
📞 094 9025473
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Mayo Leisure Point
Moneen RoadFamily Fun Day in Castlebar Mayo Leisure Point. Bowling, Movies, Play area, Q-2000 Laser, Diner, Video Games and loads more Family Fun.
📞 094 9025473
Walking
Belleek Castle, a Blue Book bolthole set by Ballina Woods. A tour will take you through the manor house, from quirky Spanish Armada Bar and ‘Tween Deck’ to the Marshal Doran Collection, where exhibits range from Grace O’Malley’s four-poster bed to the last wolf shot in Connaught.”
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Belleek Castle
Belleek Castle, a Blue Book bolthole set by Ballina Woods. A tour will take you through the manor house, from quirky Spanish Armada Bar and ‘Tween Deck’ to the Marshal Doran Collection, where exhibits range from Grace O’Malley’s four-poster bed to the last wolf shot in Connaught.”
The spectacular Dun Chaochain cliffs have featured in various walking guidebooks including Lonely Planet - Benwee Head at 255m is the crowning glory. The Stags of Broadhaven (a group of four precipitous rocky islets rising to almost 100m) are located about 2km north of Benwee Head and are a site of ornithological importance. This loop incorporates the Children of Lir sculpture - the well-known legend tells the tale of children who were turned into swans and condemned to wander the countryside for 900 years. The key feature of the loop is the black ditch – a dry ditch which runs parallel to the coastline and clifftops and probably marked the boundaries of lands in previous times.
Benwee Head
The spectacular Dun Chaochain cliffs have featured in various walking guidebooks including Lonely Planet - Benwee Head at 255m is the crowning glory. The Stags of Broadhaven (a group of four precipitous rocky islets rising to almost 100m) are located about 2km north of Benwee Head and are a site of ornithological importance. This loop incorporates the Children of Lir sculpture - the well-known legend tells the tale of children who were turned into swans and condemned to wander the countryside for 900 years. The key feature of the loop is the black ditch – a dry ditch which runs parallel to the coastline and clifftops and probably marked the boundaries of lands in previous times.
Croagh Patrick, nicknamed the Reek, is a 764 m mountain and an important site of pilgrimage in Mayo. It is 8 km from Westport, above the villages of Murrisk and Lecanvey. It is the fourth highest mountain in Mayo on the international P600 listing after Mweelrea, Nephin and Barrclashcame.
Approx. 1 hour from cottage.
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Croagh Patrick
Croagh Patrick, nicknamed the Reek, is a 764 m mountain and an important site of pilgrimage in Mayo. It is 8 km from Westport, above the villages of Murrisk and Lecanvey. It is the fourth highest mountain in Mayo on the international P600 listing after Mweelrea, Nephin and Barrclashcame.
Approx. 1 hour from cottage.
Bangor trail.
The Bangor Trail starts in Bangor Erris and finishes in Newport. The Bangor Trail is an old road through the Nephin Beg mountains in north-west Mayo. It used to be the main route from Bangor to Newport, dating back to the 16th Century. Nowadays it mainly attracts recreational walkers, though due to the distance involved and the rough ground underfoot it is probably quieter now than it once was at the height of Ireland’s population in the early 1800s.
The Bangor Trail is not a beginners walk and should not be taken lightly. Proper care and consideration should be undertaken before embarking on this trail.
Bangor
Bangor trail.
The Bangor Trail starts in Bangor Erris and finishes in Newport. The Bangor Trail is an old road through the Nephin Beg mountains in north-west Mayo. It used to be the main route from Bangor to Newport, dating back to the 16th Century. Nowadays it mainly attracts recreational walkers, though due to the distance involved and the rough ground underfoot it is probably quieter now than it once was at the height of Ireland’s population in the early 1800s.
The Bangor Trail is not a beginners walk and should not be taken lightly. Proper care and consideration should be undertaken before embarking on this trail.
Nephin or Nefin, at 806 metres, is the highest standalone mountain in Ireland and the second-highest peak in Connacht, Ireland. It is to the west of Lough Conn in County Mayo. Néifinn is variously translated as meaning 'heavenly', 'sanctuary', or "Finn's Heaven".
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Nephin
Nephin or Nefin, at 806 metres, is the highest standalone mountain in Ireland and the second-highest peak in Connacht, Ireland. It is to the west of Lough Conn in County Mayo. Néifinn is variously translated as meaning 'heavenly', 'sanctuary', or "Finn's Heaven".
Walk to relax or invigorate yourself with a climb. Try the Town Trail & River Walk, or one of the four country lane/loop walks. The 4km Gortnor Abbey (White Arrow), 8km Grange Walk (Blue Arrow), 11km Deel Castle (Red Arrow), and the 3km Enniscoe House Loop Walk (Purple Arrow), all take you along tranquil farmlands, country lanes and woodlands.
Crossmolina Road
Crossmolina Road
Walk to relax or invigorate yourself with a climb. Try the Town Trail & River Walk, or one of the four country lane/loop walks. The 4km Gortnor Abbey (White Arrow), 8km Grange Walk (Blue Arrow), 11km Deel Castle (Red Arrow), and the 3km Enniscoe House Loop Walk (Purple Arrow), all take you along tranquil farmlands, country lanes and woodlands.
Blanemore Forest Archaeological Walk