Among the breweries of Mayo, Mescan Brewery stands out with its establishment in 2013 in…

County Council Tourism Officer: Michael McDermott, Head of Tourism, Áras an Chontae, The Mall, Castlebar,…

Croagh Patrick: Ireland’s holy mountain, a 764-meter peak near Westport, associated with St. Patrick’s 40-day…

Matt Molloy’s (Westport): A world-famous traditional pub on Bridge Street, owned by Matt Molloy, flautist…

Saint Colman of Inishbofin: August 8, c. 7th century: InishbofinColman, a monk from Lindisfarne, founded…

Tobar Mhuire (Saint Mary’s Well), Rosserk, Ballina: Pattern day: August 15 (Feast of the Assumption)…

Rahans, Foxford, Haunted House. About 30 years before the 1930s, an O’Hara family member in…

The highest point in County Mayo is Mweelrea (Binn Mhór), standing at 814 meters (2,671…

George Augustus Moore (1852-1933) Born in Moore Hall, near Ballyglass, Moore was a novelist, poet,…

  Alice Kinsella & Michelle O’Sullivan: Poets who have worked with the Mayo Arts Service.…

  George Augustus Moore (1852–1933): Born at Moore Hall, Ballyglass, Co. Mayo. A significant figure…

Louisburgh: A charming coastal village near Clew Bay, Louisburgh offers stunning views of Croagh Patrick…

Mayo’s Clew Bay is said to have 365 islands, one for each day of the…

The Green and Red of Mayo: A rousing anthem celebrating Mayo’s identity, inspired by the…

  The Green and Red of Mayo, a 1992 song by The Saw Doctors has taken…

Marc Roberts (Seán Hegarty): Singer-songwriter (pop, folk) from Crossmolina, County Mayo. Born June 25, 1968.…

Cong village:  The picturesque village that served as the primary setting for The Quiet Man (1952),…

Mayo comes from the Irish “Maigh Eo,” meaning “plain of the yew trees,” from “maigh” (plain)…

County Mayo’s sporting history is a compelling blend of Gaelic games, soccer, rugby, and more,…

Pre-1000 The Gaelic Nation County Mayo, part of the ancient kingdom of Connacht, was shaped…

Castlebar (13,054 inhabitants): Castlebar serves as the county town and main administrative centre of Mayo.…

Begin your Castlebar walking tour at The Mall, the vibrant heart of this historic Mayo…

MAYO (County of), a maritime county of the province of CONNACHT, bounded on the east by…

A maritime county of Ireland, province of Connacht, it is bounded, on the north, by…

“F?ágaim le huacht é go n-éiríonn mo chroí-se / Mar a éiríonn an ghaoth, nó…

Grace O’Malley’s Pirate Exploits: The legendary pirate queen Gráinne Mhaol (Grace O’Malley), associated with Mayo’s…

Ballintubber Abbey, Ballintubber: Founded in 1216 by Cathal Crovdearg O’Connor for the Augustinians, this Romanesque…

Ashford Castle: Ashford Castle, near Cong on the Mayo-Galway border, is a 13th-century castle founded…

Céide Fields: Ballycastle, North Mayo, approximately 8 km west of Ballycastle (Coordinates: 54.305°N, 9.456°W).. The…

Croagh Patrick: A rugged mountain with sweeping views of Clew Bay, ideal for capturing dramatic…

Mayo’s status as a foodie destination, particularly in Westport and along the Wild Atlantic Way,…

County Mayo, on Ireland’s west coast, offers a rich blend of rugged landscapes, historic sites,…

Keem Bay, Achill Island: Located between steep cliffs on Achill Island, Keem Bay is a…

Croagh Patrick (The Reek): This conical mountain, rising 764 metres above Clew Bay, has been…