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The sea stack standing off the cliffs at Downpatrick Head

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Mayo

A holy mountain, Achill, and Stone Age field walls under the bog.

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Top 10 things to do in Mayo

Croagh Patrick rises over Clew Bay, and on Reek Sunday pilgrims climb it, some of them barefoot. The Céide Fields are neolithic field walls that lay under blanket bog until somebody cutting turf found them. Achill is joined to the mainland by a bridge, with Keem Bay at its western end.

  1. The sea stack standing off the cliffs at Downpatrick HeadDownpatrick HeadCliffs · BallycastleThe headland is grass on top, with the Dún Briste sea stack standing just off it.
  2. Sun over the cliffs and the long strand on Achill IslandAchill IslandIsland · Achill SoundIreland's largest island is joined to the mainland by a road bridge at Achill Sound.
  3. Autumn trees along the Great Western Greenway on the Corraun peninsulaGreat Western GreenwayGreenway · WestportAbout 42km of traffic-free cycling and walking on the old Westport to Achill railway line.
  4. The old railway viaduct in Westport, with the greenway running under itWestportTown · Co. MayoPlanned in the 18th century on the Carrowbeg river, laid out around a mall and an octagon.
  5. Bog grass and open moorland in Wild Nephin Ballycroy National ParkWild Nephin National ParkNational park · BallycroyBlanket bog and the Nephin Beg range across northwest Mayo, with the visitor centre at Ballycroy.
  6. The crucifixion statue group in the grounds at Knock ShrineKnock ShrineChurch · KnockA Marian shrine in Knock village, with a large modern basilica beside the apparition chapel.
  7. Westport House across its boating lakeWestport EstateHouse and gardens · WestportThe Georgian house and its parkland sit on the edge of the town, with gardens and a walk around the lake.
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  1. Walkers on the track up from the harbour on Clare IslandClare IslandIsland · LouisburghClare Island sits at the mouth of Clew Bay, with a lighthouse on it and Granuaile's tower over the harbour.
  2. The road running through the Doolough valley under the mountains, County MayoDoolough ValleyLake · LouisburghThe dark lake fills a pass on the R335, with a famine memorial cross standing at the roadside.
  3. The curve of sand at Keel with the cliffs running away behind itKeel BeachBeach · AchillKeel runs long on Achill, with the Minaun cliffs behind it.
  4. Minaun Heights rising above Keel Beach on Achill, seen from the airMinaun CliffsCliffs · AchillCliffs on the south side of Achill above Keel, with a road running up to a viewing point.
  5. The Victorian front of Turlough Park House, which holds the Museum of Country LifeNational Museum of Ireland, Country LifeMuseum · CastlebarIrish rural life, in the grounds of Turlough Park House outside Castlebar.
  6. The ruined stone walls and arched windows of Cong AbbeyCong AbbeyAbbey · CongThe ruined Augustinian abbey sits in the middle of Cong village, with a carved doorway and a cloister arcade.
  7. Ballintubber Abbey church above the arches of its cloisterBallintubber AbbeyAbbey · CastlebarThe church was founded in 1216 and is still in use, standing at the start of the pilgrim path to Croagh Patrick.
  8. The square tower of Rockfleet Castle standing on the shore of Clew BayRockfleet CastleCastle · NewportGrace O'Malley, the pirate queen Granuaile, lived in this tower house on an inlet of Clew Bay near Newport from 1567, and she is believed to have died here in 1603.
  9. Mayo Dark Sky ParkPark · BallycroyOut in the Nephin bog, a protected dark sky area with marked points to stand at after nightfall.
  10. Blacksod Lighthouse and its keeper's houses on the rocks at Blacksod PointBlacksod LighthouseLighthouse · BelmulletThe squat granite lighthouse sits at the tip of the Mullet peninsula. The 1944 D-Day weather reading was taken here.

Where they are

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Croagh PatrickKeem BayCéide FieldsWild Nephin National ParkKnock ShrineClare IslandDoolough ValleyKeel BeachMinaun CliffsNational Museum of Ireland, Country LifeCong AbbeyBallintubber AbbeyRockfleet CastleMayo Dark Sky ParkBlacksod Lighthouse

15 of the 20 places are on the map. The rest are listed above.

What’s on in Mayo

Coming up, soonest first.

Today, Saturday 7th November

  1. Sat7 NovWestport Sea 2 Summit Adventure RaceWestportFestival

Friday 13th November

  1. Fri13 NovCircus Science By The Sea FestivalAchill Island13th to 15th NovemberFestival

Saturday 14th November

  1. Sat14 NovWinter Wonderland at Westport EstateWestport Estate · Westport14th November to 23rd DecemberFestival

Sunday 22nd November

  1. Sun22 NovChoral Concert - Fauré and StanfordBallintubber Abbey

Friday 29th January

  1. Fri29 JanFéile Sheáin Mhic Pháidín - John McFadden FestivalNewport29th to 31st January 2027Festival

Running now

  1. Until16 DecPhoto Detectives: Travelling Banner ExhibitionNorth Mayo Heritage Centre3rd November to 16th DecemberFree
  2. Until13 JanStrangers to Citizens: Travelling Banner ExhibitionClaremorris Town Hall Theatre · Claremorris3rd November to 13th January 2027Free

Everything coming up in Mayo

Towns

The one with enough in and around it for a page of its own.

More to see in Mayo

93 more places from Fáilte Ireland’s own listings, linked to their own sites where they have one.

Castles and houses4

  1. Marshall Doran Collection at Belleek CastleBallina
  2. Newport Railway ViaductNewport
  3. Partry HousePartry
  4. Old Coastguard StationCo. Mayo

Beaches17

  1. Cross Beach, Erris PeninsulaBelmullet
  2. Cross Strand BeachCross
  3. Cross, Louisburgh BeachCross
  4. Ross Beach, KillalaKillala
  5. Carrowmore BeachLouisburgh
  6. White StrandLouisburgh
  7. Portacloy BeachPortacloy
  8. Dooega Beach, Achill IslandCo. Mayo
  9. Dugort Beach, Achill IslandCo. Mayo
  10. Elly Bay, BelmulletCo. Mayo
  11. Golden Strand, Achill IslandCo. Mayo
  12. Mullaghroe Beach, BelmulletCo. Mayo
  13. Mulranny BeachCo. Mayo
  14. Old Head BeachCo. Mayo
  15. Silver StrandCo. Mayo
  16. Srah BeachCo. Mayo
  17. Termon BeachCo. Mayo

Walks2

  1. The North Mayo Sculpture TrailBallina
  2. Clew Bay Bike TrailWestport

Mountains and cliffs5

  1. Ceann Iorrais (Erris Head)Belmullet
  2. An Ceann Ramhar (Doohoma Head)Co. Mayo
  3. Ceann an Eanaigh (Annagh Head)Co. Mayo
  4. Cuan na hAisléime (Ashleam Bay)Co. Mayo
  5. Spanish Armada ViewpointCo. Mayo

Abbeys and churches6

  1. Murrisk AbbeyCarrowkeel
  2. Christ Church CastlebarCastlebar
  3. Rosserk AbbeyLecarrow
  4. Burrishoole AbbeyCo. Mayo
  5. Moyne AbbeyCo. Mayo
  6. Rathfran AbbeyCo. Mayo

Ancient sites3

  1. The Monk's Fishing HouseCong
  2. An Fál Mór (Falmore)Co. Mayo
  3. Deserted Village Guided TourCo. Mayo

Gardens and parks10

  1. Belleek WoodsBallina
  2. Mayo Memorial Peace ParkCastlebar
  3. Croagh Patrick ViewMurrisk
  4. ClagganCo. Mayo
  5. Dumhach Bheag (Dooghbeg)Co. Mayo
  6. Dún na mBó (Doonamo Point)Co. Mayo
  7. Enniscoe House & GardensCo. Mayo
  8. Joyce Country and Western Lakes GeoparkCo. Mayo
  9. Mulranny SaltmarshCo. Mayo
  10. The Barony Of Erris BirdwatchingCo. Mayo

Museums30

  1. Ballina WhiskeyBallina
  2. Father Peyton CentreBallina
  3. North Mayo Family Research CentreBallina
  4. North Mayo Heritage CentreBallina
  5. The Jackie Clarke CollectionBallina
  6. South Mayo Family Research CentreBallinrobe
  7. The Ballinglen Museum of ArtBallycastle
  8. Ballycroy Visitor Centre Wild Nephin National ParkBallycroy
  9. Áras Inis GluaireBelmullet
  10. Belcarra Eviction CottageCastlebar
  11. Linenhall Arts CentreCastlebar
  12. Sean Burns GalleryClaremorris
  13. The Quiet Man Museum, Tours & GiftshopCong
  14. Knock MuseumKnock
  15. Granuaile Visitor CentreLouisburgh
  16. Ronan Halpin GalleryNewtown
  17. Drioglann Loch MeascTourmakeady
  18. Achill Island DistilleryAchill
  19. Clew Bay Heritage CentreWestport
  20. Achill Experience Aquarium & Visitor CentreCo. Mayo
  21. Achill Heritage CentreCo. Mayo
  22. Clogher Heritage ComplexCo. Mayo
  23. Custom House Studios & GalleryCo. Mayo
  24. Dánlann Yawl Art GalleryCo. Mayo
  25. Hennigan's Heritage CentreCo. Mayo
  26. Lakefield GalleryCo. Mayo
  27. Mescan BreweryCo. Mayo
  28. Michael Davitt MuseumCo. Mayo
  29. Mulranny ArtsCo. Mayo
  30. The Western Light Art GalleryCo. Mayo

Islands and coast9

  1. Ballina QuayBallina
  2. An Fód Dubh (Blacksod Harbour)Blacksod
  3. Roonagh PierLouisburgh
  4. An Chéibh Bheag (Cloghmore Pier)Co. Mayo
  5. Deserted Village Achill IslandCo. Mayo
  6. Inis Bigil (Inishbiggle Island)Co. Mayo
  7. Inishkea IslandsCo. Mayo
  8. Killala QuayCo. Mayo
  9. Oileán Chloigeann (Claggan Island)Co. Mayo

Lakes and waterfalls1

  1. Aasleagh FallsCo. Mayo

Other places6

  1. Doran's PointBallycroy
  2. Glen Keen FarmLouisburgh
  3. The Lost ValleyLouisburgh
  4. Graune Pet Farm & Play CentreCo. Mayo
  5. The Newport ShepherdsCo. Mayo
  6. Velvet CloudCo. Mayo

Music in Mayo

Trad sessions, venues and festivals.

Festivals

  1. Féile Sheáin Mhic Pháidín, John McFadden Festival29th to 31st January 2027 · Co. Mayo · Trad

Where to hear it

Sessions come and go: check with the pub before you travel.

  1. Hiney's of CrossmolinaPub with trad sessions · Crossmolina
  2. Bar SquarePub with live music · Ballina
  3. Connolly's PubPub with live music · Carrowteige
  4. Westport Town Hall TheatreTheatre and arts centre · Westport
  5. Linenhall Arts CentreTheatre and arts centre · Castlebar
  6. TF Royal TheatreTheatre and arts centre · Castlebar

Music on across Ireland

Where to stay in Mayo

45 places on Fáilte Ireland’s register of approved accommodation: the four and five star hotels and guest houses, plus hostels, campsites and historic houses.

  1. Ashford Castle Hotel5-star hotel · Cong
  2. Ballina Manor Hotel4-star hotel · Ballina
  3. Belleek Castle4-star hotel · Ballina
  4. Great National Hotel Ballina4-star hotel · Ballina
  5. Mount Falcon Estate4-star hotel · Ballina
  6. The Ice House Hotel4-star hotel · Ballina
  7. Stella Maris Shore House4-star hotel · Ballycastle
  8. Talbot Hotel4-star hotel · Belmullet
  9. Breaffy House Hotel4-star hotel · Castlebar
  10. The Ellison4-star hotel · Castlebar
  11. The McWilliam Park Hotel4-star hotel · Claremorris
  12. The Lodge at Ashford Castle4-star hotel · Cong
  13. Kiltimagh Park Hotel4-star hotel · Kiltimagh
  14. Delphi Resort4-star hotel · Leenane
  15. Ardmore Country House Hotel4-star hotel · Westport
  16. Castlecourt Hotel Spa, Leisure and Conference4-star hotel · Westport
  17. Knockranny House Hotel & Spa4-star hotel · Westport
  18. Mulranny Park Hotel4-star hotel · Westport
  19. The Grace Westport Estate4-star hotel · Westport
  20. Westport Coast Hotel4-star hotel · Westport
  21. Westport Plaza Hotel Spa, Leisure and Conference4-star hotel · Westport
  22. Westport Woods Hotel & Spa4-star hotel · Westport
  23. Enniscoe HouseHistoric house · Ballina
  24. Delphi LodgeHistoric house · Leenane
  25. Ferndale5-star B&B · Achill Island
  26. Brigown4-star B&B · Ballina
  27. Leim Siar4-star B&B · Ballina
  28. Ashfield House4-star B&B · Ballinrobe
  29. Rocksberry B&B4-star B&B · Castlebar
  30. Rose Garden4-star B&B · Castlebar
  31. Michaeleen's Manor B&B4-star B&B · Cong
  32. Nymphsfield House4-star B&B · Cong
  33. Deerpark Manor B&B4-star B&B · Swinford
  34. Brooklodge4-star B&B · Westport
  35. Carrabaun House4-star B&B · Westport
  36. Heyday HostelHostel · Ballina
  37. Kilcommon LodgeHostel · Ballina
  38. Lough Lannagh LodgeHostel · Castlebar
  39. Valley Lodge Farm HostelHostel · Claremorris
  40. Lakeland HouseHostel · Cong
  41. Croagh Patrick HostelHostel · Westport
  42. Old Mill Holiday HostelHostel · Westport
  43. Keel Sandybanks Caravan and Camping Park4-star camping park · Achill Island
  44. Belleek Park, Caravan and Camping4-star camping park · Ballina
  45. Cong Camping, Caravan & Glamping Park4-star camping park · Cong

Camping in Mayo and the rest of Ireland

Where to eat and drink in Mayo

35 restaurants, pubs and cafés listed with Fáilte Ireland. A list of who registered, not a ranking, linked to their own sites where they have one.

  1. Achill Cliff House RestaurantRestaurant · Achill Island
  2. Bar SquarePub · BallinaFacebook page
  3. Poacher RestaurantRestaurant · BallinaFacebook page
  4. The Post HouseCafé · BallinaFacebook page
  5. Flannery's BistroRestaurant · BallinrobeFacebook page
  6. Stella Maris Country House Hotel RestaurantRestaurant · Ballycastle
  7. Ballycroy Visitor Centre Wild Nephin National ParkCafé · Ballycroy
  8. Talbot's Seafood BarRestaurant · Belmullet
  9. The Anchor Restaurant at The Talbot HotelRestaurant · Belmullet
  10. Connolly's PubPub · CarrowteigeFacebook page
  11. Blue Serenade RestaurantRestaurant · Castlebar
  12. Café RuaCafé · Castlebar
  13. House Of PlatesRestaurant · Castlebar
  14. Synge & Byrne CaféCafé · Castlebar
  15. The Restaurant at the McWilliam Park HotelRestaurant · Claremorris
  16. Hiney's of CrossmolinaRestaurant · CrossmolinaFacebook page
  17. Foxford CaféRestaurant · Foxford
  18. Guiry's BarPub · Foxford
  19. Sweeneys Siopa CladdaighCafé · Illanbelfarsad
  20. Café Le ChéileCafé · KnockFacebook page
  21. Julian's of MidfieldRestaurant · SwinfordFacebook page
  22. An FileRestaurant · WestportFacebook page
  23. An Port Mór RestaurantRestaurant · Westport
  24. Cosy Joe'sPub · Westport
  25. Cronin's SheebeenRestaurant · Westport
  26. Giovanna's RestaurantRestaurant · Westport
  27. JJ O'Malley's Bar and RestaurantRestaurant · WestportFacebook page
  28. Krēm Gelateria and CaféRestaurant · Westport
  29. La Fougére Restaurant at Knockranny House Hotel & SpaRestaurant · Westport
  30. Maddens at The Clew Bay HotelRestaurant · Westport
  31. Matt MolloyPub · Westport
  32. Sol Rio RestaurantRestaurant · Westport
  33. The Helm WestportRestaurant · Westport
  34. The Tavern Bar & RestaurantRestaurant · Westport
  35. The Towers Bar & RestaurantRestaurant · Westport

Getting to Mayo

By air
Ireland West (Knock) Airport
By rail
Ballyhaunis, Claremorris, Castlebar and Westport are on the Dublin to Westport line; for Foxford and Ballina, change at Manulla Junction.
By road
The N5, N17, N59 and N26.

Questions

What are the best things to do in Mayo?

Our top three are Croagh Patrick, Keem Bay and Céide Fields. The full list of twenty is at the top of this page, and every place on it has a page of its own.

What can you do in Mayo for free?

Walks, beaches and open ground cost nothing to visit. On our list that includes Croagh Patrick, Keem Bay, Great Western Greenway and Keel Beach. Check parking and access with the place before you go.

What is on in Mayo?

There are 7 events listed in Mayo over the months ahead. See them all.

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