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Welcome Map Top Ten Westport Achill Mulranny Mayo North Erris Knock Kiltimagh Crossmolina Islands Escape Explore Enjoy Welcome to County Mayo Welcome to County Mayo, the third largest county in trail with stunning scenery, historic villages, ancient Ireland offering the longest coastline, highest sea cliffs ruined abbeys, arts and crafts, the Gourmet Greenway and the largest Island – Achill Island. For visitors and and Mulranny’s famous goats to discover along the way. locals alike, Mayo is home to a host of attractions and The rich heritage of Mayo means there’s plenty for the activities to enjoy. What better way to discover Mayo’s culture curious to explore too. The National Museum charm than taking to the great outdoors. of Ireland – Country Life located in Turlough near Right at the heart of Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way, Mayo Castlebar tells the story of rural life in Ireland through Welcome embraces the Atlantic Ocean with many of the County’s the years, while the Jackie Clarke Collection in Ballina unforgettable landmarks dotted along its coastline - shares one man’s genius collection of Irish historical majestic Croagh Patrick, Clew Bay, Achill’s unmistakable material and Mayo’s religious heritage reminds us the Map cliffs, the Stacks of Broadhaven and Dun Briste. Mayo’s County was once a place of spiritual reflection for the Atlantic coastline is a playground for those with an religious, among them St Patrick, Ireland’s national adventurous spirit, offering world class deep sea fishing, saint. A tour of Westport House, one of Ireland’s best Top Ten surfing, coasteering, kayaking and kite surfing. For loved attractions and once home to Grace O’Malley, something more low key, why not explore Erris and the renowned 16th Century Pirate Queen, offers a North Mayo awarded the best place to go wild 2013 by fascinating insight into history. Westport the Irish Times. This area is a haven for walkers, anglers County Mayo has its own International Airport known as and golfers alike, with Ballina’s Ridge pool on the river Ireland West Airport Knock, A true gateway to the west Achill Moy renowned worldwide for its salmon angling, the of Ireland, the airport serves more than 25 scheduled Foxford Way walking trail and championship links golf and charter destinations across Ireland, Europe, the UK in Carne Golf Links. and further afield. Mulranny The Great Western Greenway connecting two of Mayo’s For further details and information on County Mayo premier tourist locations Westport to Achill Island offers please check out our website at www.mayo.ie an award-winning family friendly biking and walking Mayo North Erris Knock Kiltimagh Crossmolina Islands County Mayo map Click on a location to view itineraries Welcome Map Top Ten Belmullet Ballycastle Westport Achill Bangor Erris Mulranny Crossmolina Ballina Mayo North Erris Achill Island Knock Mulranny Kiltimagh Kiltimagh Collanmore Clare Island Castlebar Island Crossmolina Westport Knock Islands Claremorris Top Ten Things Welcome Map Top Ten Westport Achill Mulranny Mayo North Erris Knock Kiltimagh Crossmolina Islands Belmullet Ballycastle Bangor Erris Crossmolina Ballina Achill Island Mulranny Kiltimagh Collanmore Clare Island Castlebar Island Westport Knock Claremorris Welcome Map Top Ten Westport Achill Top Ten Things to Do in Mayo Mulranny Mayo North 1. Climb Croagh Patrick 4 . V i s i t I r e l a n d ’ s l a r g e s t I s l a n d - A c h i l l I s l a n d Erris Croagh Patrick Irelands most famous Holy Mountain Achill is one of Ireland’s most spectacular and unique stands at 764m (2,507ft) and is best known for its places. Its rugged landscape features dramatic cliffs, association with Saint Patrick, who is said to have fasted soaring mountains, remote lakes and secluded beaches. Knock for 40 days at the summit. In its entirety, the route is a Explore one of the Wild Atlantic Way signature discovery 7km long round-trip but there are viewing points along points at Keem and tryout some water based activities at the route that allow the less active to enjoy stunning our newly established Blueway location. Kiltimagh views of Clew Bay without the strenuous climb. 5. Experience some coastal walking at Ceathrú 2. Cycle the Great Western Greenway from Thaidhg - located along the North Mayo Coast Crossmolina Westport to Achill Enjoy one of the many spectacular walks in the Ceathrú Escape the bustle of urban life on the longest off-road Thaidhg area, providing an exhilarating escape into Islands cycling and walking trail in Ireland. Cycle along the old the wilderness of this remote region. The lonely Planet Westport to Achill railway line which closed in 1937, this 42 walking Guide described it as “The finest sustained km almost entirely traffic free route is ideal for getting out coastal walk with a profusion of cliffs, crags, caves, on a bike for a spin and is perfect for a day of family fun. chasms and islands along the remote North Mayo Coast” 3. Visit Westport House & Adventure Park 6. Visit Ballycroy National Park There has been a ‘big house’ on this site since the 1500’s, Ballycroy National Park is Ireland’s sixth National Park when Grace O Malley, the famous Pirate Queen, built one and is located in Northwest Mayo. It comprises 11,000 of her many castles here. The current House – built in 1730 hectares of Atlantic Bog and mountainous terrain, by the same family who still own and operate it today - has covering a vast uninhabited and unspoilt wilderness an abundance of artefacts, artwork and treasures that will dominated by the Nephin Beg Mountain range. The views fascinate all culture-vultures! The Pirate Adventure Park are suitably captivating, offering stunning views over the – perfectly suited to children under 12 - will leave the kids Landscape of Co Mayo. screaming for more with rides, slides, boats and trains. And the more adventurous can enjoy everything from archery to zorbing! Welcome Map Top Ten Westport Top Ten Things to Do in Mayo Achill Mulranny Mayo North 7. Visit Downpatrick Head and the Céide Fields 9. Visit the National Museum of Ireland - The Fields are the oldest known field systems in the Country Life Erris world - they’re even older than Egypt’s pyramids. The Visit the Museum of Country Life situated in the stunning remnants of the ancient settlements and megalithic grounds of Turlough Park, Turlough, and Castlebar. The tombs have been preserved thanks to a protective bog Museum comprises the estate’s original house which has Knock environment. Here you can indulge yourself in a vast been fully restored as well as a purpose build Exhibition prehistoric landscape, a natural wild ecology of blanket Gallery. The innovative exhibits on show at the Museum bog, dramatic cliffs and coastline and of course the tell the story of Irish country life between 1850 and1950. Kiltimagh majestic Downpatrick Head, one of the signature points on the Wild Atlantic Way. 10. Visit to Knock Ireland’s Holy Shrine Visit Knock Shrine, the site of an Apparition of Our Lady, Crossmolina 8. Take a boat trip along the famous river Moy St Joseph and St John the Evangelist, in 1879. Knock is renowned as Ireland’s premier Salmon River, just one of just nine Marian Apparition sites worldwide and experience Monasteries of the Moy officially approved by the Church. It has been described Islands Step into the past with a visit to Rosserk Abbey and as the “spiritual heart of Roman Catholic Church”. Knock Moyne Abbey, the beautifully preserved religious sites Shrine is revered by Catholics around the world as a of North Mayo, witnessing one of the finest preserved special place of prayer and pilgrimage, healing and hope. Franciscan Friaries in Ireland, Rosserk. Follow the River In 1979, St John Paul II described Knock Shrine as “the Moy to its estuary and you’ll find Moyne Abbey, founded goal of my journey to Ireland”. in 1460 for the Franciscans. The extensive ruin includes a cruciform church, chapel, tower and cloisters. Visitors can also explore the sacristy, chapter house, kitchen and refectory. [email protected] Enterprise and Investment Unit, [email protected] Mayo County Council, +353 94 904 7555 2nd Floor, Cedar House, Moneen, Castlebar, www.mayo.ie County Mayo, Ireland Belmullet Ballycastle Bangor Erris Crossmolina Ballina Achill Island Mulranny Kiltimagh Collanmore Clare Island Castlebar Island Westport Knock Claremorris Mayo: Rainy Day Activites Welcome Map Top Ten 10 of the Best to Stay Dry blanket bog, dramatic cliffs and coastline, while the 1. Explore the Museum of Country Life. This award- centre itself has received Ireland’s most prestigious winning museum is all about discovering the story architectural award. Westport of Irish country life between 1850 and 1950; a time More information: www.ceidefields.com some will remember clearly and enjoy reminiscing 7. Spend some time at Ionad Deirbhile Heritage about. Suitable for all ages, the Museum is a must- Centre. Immerse yourself in the world of James Achill see attraction for all the family. Hack Tukes. His assisted emigration scheme back More information: www.museumsofmayo.com in 1882 was instrumental in aiding more than 3,000 2. Enjoy a visit to Foxford Woollen Mills. Founded by people to emigrate on steamships from Blacksod Mulranny an Irish Sister of Charity in 1892, this mill provides an Bay to Boston and Quebec. interactive journey through an intriguing and often More information: www.errisbeo.ie Mayo North turbulent history. After completing the tour of the 8. Visit Lahardane. This region of Mayo lays claim to working mill, why not have some lunch in their award being ‘Ireland’s Titanic Village’ due to the enormous winning restaurant.