Ballycastle 5 A MULRANNY TOURISM INITIATIVE TOURISM MULRANNY A 1 R314 Belmullet Excellence of Destination European A R314 N59 R313 R313 R315 Bangor Bellacorick N59 Crossmolina R294 364 Ballina Maumykelly N59 R iv e r R312 M Slieve Carr o y Blacksod Bay 721 600 N26 500 6 400 300 R315 200 B 100 a n W Ballycroy g o e r 627 s t T e Visitor Centre r r a Nephin Beg n Bunaveela i Slievemore l W Lough 311 a 672 y Nephin 806 Lough NATIONAL 700 Conn E 600 Achill Island Glennamong 500 400 688 Lough Keel PARK G 300 Bunacurry INISHBIGGLE 628 200 Acorrymore Lough N Croaghaun ANNAGH 100 ISLAND A 698 R319 Keel R Birreencorragh R312 G W Pontoon 4 714 100 E e Foxford 300 s Lough 200 400 500 600 B ACHILL t e Cullin SOUND r N26 466 G N n I 588 r Lough W R319 e N59 H a Feeagh P a t E y R319 N Buckoogh N58 W / 452 1 e Claggan Mountain B s Knockletragh t a e n r n g Beltra Mulranny o G Lough r European Destination of Excellence r T e r e a n i w l Ballycroy National Park Céide Fields a y R310 Furnace Lough 524 500 Dublin 400 R317 Corraun Hill 300 R312 St Brendens Rockfleet Burrishoole N5 200 Well Castle Abbey Newport Kildownet 100 3 Castle Church W R311 Achillbeg y a e Island s w t n e e r e n r W G Castlebar a n r y e t s R311 e W N59 MAYO t a Clew Bay e r N60 G 1 N5 GREENWAY WESTERN GREAT N84 Clare Island Westport ˜ Jutting proudly into the Atlantic Ocean, Mayo has a stunningly beautiful, unspoilt 7 R330 CO MAYO MAYO CO environment - a magical destination for visitors. Mayo promises the holiday R335 MULRANNY Louisburgh Croagh Patrick 2 764 600 experience of a lifetime with rugged beauty – vast seascapes and mountain ranges, 500 400 N17 300 N60 200 Western Way 100 lakes, rivers, stunning walks, festivals, events and a warm and friendly people. N59 Inishturk Here’s a taste of what you could experience… Claremorris R335 R331 N84 N17 Galway Inishbofin Lough Mask Ballinrobe Leenaun R334 R336 N59 Cleggan Cong Westport Achill Island Catching a wave Croagh Patrick Museum of Country Life Mayo Towns and Villages The Islands What to do and see in Mayo Mulranny Achill Island, Clare Island, Inishbofin and Inishturk Islands Walking & Cycling 1 Belmullet & Erris peninsula first-hand the mastery of tradition, design and craftsmanship The village of Mulranny lies on an isthmus, a convergence of stand strong in the Atlantic Ocean. Looking out over the sea Mayo has so much to offer both walkers and cyclists. Its unspoilt The Mullet Peninsula is an area of unspoiled natural beauty and that goes into every single Irish made Foxford product. land and sea, a crossroads of marine and terrestrial habitats. with the breeze in your face, nothing invigorates like a visit to and varying landscapes, unique scenery and rich heritage and mystique which is becoming a very popular tourist location. Mulranny Mulranny is designated a European Destination of Excellence the islands off Mayo. All easily accessible from the mainland, folklore mark it as the ideal walking and cycling destination. A popular location for sea angling, it is also renowned for its 5 Céide Fields MAYO for Tourism and Regenerated Heritage Sites. a visit to some of these islands is a must if you are looking for The County offers all kinds of trails including mountain, coastal unique bird life. The islands of Inishkea are well known bird The Céide Fields in North Mayo are the oldest known field IRELAND Read more on Mulranny overleaf. places that embody the soul of Ireland, where the Irish language and Island, the Great Western Greenway and national loop trails. sanctuaries and the peninsula is a Gaeltacht area with a rich systems in the world and will certainly give you a unique expe- and culture is still vibrant. Cycling Hubs – There are several cycle hubs in Mayo around the heritage of traditional music, song and dance rience. For this is not just another archaeological monument or Newport areas of Achill, Westport and Louisburgh. They each have a number visitor centre. Here you can indulge yourself in a vast prehis- Newport nestles on the shore of Clew Bay which is famous Achill Island of looped cycle routes consisting of half day and full day cycles. 2 Croagh Patrick toric landscape, a natural wild ecology of blanket bog, dramatic for its 365 Islands. The Seven Arches Viaduct is a beautiful Ireland’s largest off-shore island has glorious cliff scenery, Guided cycling tours and bicycle hire are readily available. Croagh Patrick or “The Reek” as it is known locally over looks cliffs and coastline, and a much acclaimed building, which has historic landmark and signals your arrival at Newport, a spectacular drives and walks, and beautiful beaches. With its Clew Bay and its reputed 365 islands. An important site of received Ireland’s most prestigious architectural award. You can quaint and picturesque port village, surrounded by the Atlantic location, five Blue Flag beaches and breathtaking Angling pilgrimage, with people regularly making the 764m ascent in even take a look over the edge of a 370ft high sea cliff from the majestic Nephin Mountains. mountain landscape, Achill provides an unrivalled arena for Mayo is home of some of the finest fishing Ireland has to offer. honour of St Patrick. Croagh Patrick is 5 miles from Westport viewing platform. outdoor activities and watersports of all types. Whether its sea angling or game fishing this is a dream destination. and its conical shape soars majestically above the surrounding Westport countryside. Magnificent views of Clew Bay and the surround- 6 Ballycroy National Park Few towns in Ireland can match Westport’s charisma and Watersports ing south Mayo countryside are spectacular from all stages of Ballycroy National Park was established as Ireland’s sixth continental flavour. Westport is special; the essence of Ireland’s Whether you’re just searching for a little fresh air or looking for the ascent of the mountain. National Park and is located on the Western seaboard in northwest magical west. Nestling safe at the foot of towering Croagh Adventure and Water Sports an adventure rush, you’ll have a wide choice of outdoor pursuits Mayo. It comprises 11,000 hectares of Atlantic blanket bog and Patrick, overlooking Clew Bay and its enchanting islands, on your doorstep. Decide between surfing, sailing, wind surfing, 3 Museum of Country Life mountainous terrain, covering a vast uninhabited and unspoilt the town weaves its spell around everyone it meets. Cheerful, With stunning scenery, crystal clear waters and winds sweeping diving, kite surfing or whatever takes your fancy. Go on, try Home to the National Folk like Collection, the award winning wilderness dominated by the Nephin Beg mountain range. The A Mulranny Tourism Initiative multi-coloured shop fronts jostle for attention with an attractive in off the Atlantic Ocean the west of Ireland is perfect for lovers something different today! museum is located 8km east of Castlebar. The museum portrays visitor centre for the park is in the village of Ballycroy. For further information please contact selection of pubs, shops, cafés and restaurants. of the outdoors and adventure of all kinds. traditional life in Ireland since 1850. Fascinating artefacts deal with www.mulranny.ie Golf domestic life, agriculture, clothing and textiles, transport and all 7 Westport House www.mulrannyparkhotel.ie Ballina The Great Western Greenway Superb golf courses are to be found in Mayo. These range from other areas of life. Set in the spectacular grounds of Turlough Park, Westport House enjoys a superb parkland setting with a lake, www.greenway.ie Ballina, the river Moy and the surrounding areas are world The world-class Great Western Greenway between Westport 9 hole, par 3 courses to 18 hole championship and links courses. the museum gives a taste of how our ancestors lived their daily lives. terraces, wonderful gardens and magnificent views overlooking www.discoverireland.ie renowned in angling circles with wonderful lake, river and sea and Achill Island is a 42km traffic-free walk and cycle trail. The Clew Bay, the Atlantic Ocean, Clare Island and Croagh Patrick. fishing all on offer. Among Ballina’s key visitor attractions are Greenway is the first of its kind in Ireland and passes through Equestrian 4 Foxford Wollen Mills It was built and is still privately owned by the Browne family the ruins of Moyne Abbey and Rosserk Friary, dating back some of the most stunning scenery in the West of Ireland. There is nothing like trekking in the Mayo countryside or The award winning Foxford Woollen Mills Visitor Centre has who are direct descendants of the 16th century Pirate Queen, to the 15th century. The impressive St Muredach’s Cathedral More information overleaf. galloping across one of Mayo’s beaches. What better way to welcomed more than a quarter of a million visitors since it Grace O’Malley. Along with the adjoining Pirate Adventure stands imposingly on the banks of the River Moy. explore than on horseback? opened in 1992. It begins with a self guide multimedia tour of Park Westport House provides a unique cocktail of culture, fun the origins of the mill in the late 1800’s. Visitors are taken right and adventure for all members of the family. A fun-filled day Funded by South West Mayo Development Company under the Rural Development Programme 2007 – 2013, through the working mill as it is run today, where they can see out for all the family! Irish Government National Development Plan 2007 – 2013 Maoinithe ag Comhlacht Forbartha Iar-dheisceart Mhaigh Eo faoin gClár Forbartha Tuaithe 2007 – 2013, Rialtas na h-Éireann Plean Forbartha