The town of Killala was for centuries the ecclesiastical hub of North Mayo. It is a town rich in ecclesial heritage and monuments.
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Located on the beautifully named Primrose Hill, this monument is known locally as The Dolmen or sometimes Table of the Giants. It might surprise you to find out that this megalithic tomb is not actually a dolmen but a ‘Kist’.
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St. Muredach’s Cathedral is the cathedral church of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Killala. The Diocese of Killala encompasses North Mayo and West Sligo. St. Muredach’s is also the parish church of the parish of Kilmoremoy.
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In North Mayo we are truly blessed with an abundance of museums for you to visit and immerse yourself in our culture and heritage. Here’s our comprehensive guide to the museums of North Mayo.
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Rosserk Friary, one of Mayo’s best preserved ecclesiastical ruins lies some 7 km north of Ballina in Killala, on the…
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Tír Sáile, The North Mayo Sculpture TrailTír Sáile, The North Mayo Sculpture Trail is the largest public arts project ever…
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North Mayo is home to at least six historic abbeys, each with their own fascinating story. Four of these form the basis of the Monasteries of the Moy, a trail that runs alongside the famous
River Moy, leading towards the Céide Coast. Read on to learn about our beautiful and historic abbeys of North Mayo.
The incredible neolithic site at Céide Fields atop the spectacular sea cliffs near Ballycastle County Mayo, Ireland, contains the oldest known stone-walled fields in the world – dating back an incredible 6,000 years.
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Blanemore Forest, Moygownagh, is the beautiful setting of the Blanemore Forest Archaeological Walk. Only recently discovered, Blanemore is a treasure chest packed…
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An unusual feature lies derelict on a sandback between Ballina Quay and Belleek Woods – that of the ‘SS Crete…
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