History & Heritage

Belderrig Valley Experience will give you an immersive look back to the past. Learn how one mans trip to get fuel for his

Underneath the boglands of North Mayo, 6,000 years of historical importance has recently been discovered

Located on the Enniscoe Estate in the grounds of the beautiful Enniscoe House, between Crossmolina and Lahardane in Co. Mayo is the North

The Michael Davitt Museum is located in the picturesque and historic village of Straide in Co. Mayo on the N58 route between Ballyvary

North Mayo is home to at least six historic abbeys, each with their own fascinating story. Four of these form the basis of the

Wild Nephin National Park, established in November 1998 it is Ireland’s sixth National Park and is located on the Western seaboard in North

Belleek Castle is set Belleek Woods and has a colourful history with a myriad of fascinating stories. Now you can get a taste of

Laying around 5km west of the Mullet peninsular, the Inishkea Islands are a spectacular place to visit. White sandy beaches, crystal clear water

The incredible Neolithic site at Céide Fields atop the spectacular sea cliffs nestled between Belderrig and Ballycastle County Mayo, Ireland, contains the most extensive

Tobar Mhuire (Mary’s Well), nestles in the North Mayo countryside, a stones throw from Rosserk Abbey. A grassy footpath brings you to a

The Jackie Clarke Collection is located in the heart of Ballina. It is the single most important private collection of Irish history material

Stop off the Wild Atlantic Way to visit Foxford Woollen Mills, a contemporary Irish lifestyle brand created in the small picturesque town of

Moyne Abbey is one of the most impressive ecclesiastical ruins in Mayo and a National Monument. It was founded by the Burke family

St. Muredach’s Cathedral Ballina is the cathedral church of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Killala. The Diocese of Killala encompasses North Mayo and West

Situated along the banks of the river Moy just 1.5km (0.9 miles) from Ballina town centre, lies Belleek Woods, a 1,000-acre woodland. The

Denis Quinn of Wild Atlantic Cultural Tours is based along the Wild Atlantic Way in Killala Bay, and you can take a guided

Lahardane (or Lahardaun), one of North Co. Mayo’s most scenic villages, lies at the very foot of Nephin Mountain, one of Ireland’s tallest

Rosserk Friary, one of Mayo’s best preserved ecclesiastical ruins lies some 7 km north of Ballina in Killala, on the banks of the

The town of Killala was for centuries the ecclesiastical hub of North Mayo. It is a town rich in ecclesial heritage and monuments.

Located on the beautifully named Primrose Hill in Ballina, Co. Mayo, the Dolmen of the Four Maols is known locally as The Dolmen

An unusual feature lies derelict on a sandback between Ballina Quay and Belleek Woods – that of the ‘SS Crete Boom’, an old

The wonderful Hennigan’s Heritage Centre is situated in unspoilt countryside near Swinford and is an authentic and fascinating, interactive visitor experience.

Explore four floors of award-winning exhibition galleries, a historic country house and formal gardens at the National Museum of Ireland – Country Life,