History & Heritage
One of the things we’re best known for here in North Mayo is our rich history and heritage. Layered into the landscape, a fascinating journey of discovery awaits throughout the region.
History and Heritage experiences in North Mayo
Belderrig Valley Experience – Immerse yourself in the past
Belderrig Valley Experience will give you an immersive look back to the past. Learn how one mans trip to get fuel for his
[...]North Mayo Heritage Centre – preserving local history
Located on the Enniscoe Estate in the grounds of the beautiful Enniscoe House, between Crossmolina and Lahardane in Co. Mayo is the North
[...]The Marshall Doran Collection, Belleek Castle
Belleek Castle is set Belleek Woods and has a colourful history with a myriad of fascinating stories, and now you can get a taste of
[...]The Céide Fields Neolithic Site and Visitor Centre
The incredible Neolithic site at Céide Fields atop the spectacular sea cliffs nestled between Belderrig and Ballycastle County Mayo, Ireland, contains the most extensive
[...]Visit The Michael Davitt Museum
The Michael Davitt Museum is located in the picturesque and historic village of Straide in Co. Mayo on the N58 route between Ballyvary
[...]Visit the Abbeys of North Mayo
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
Wild Nephin National Park, established in November 1998 it is Ireland’s sixth National Park and is located on the Western seaboard in North
[...]Blanemore Forest Archaeological Walk
Underneath the boglands of North Mayo, 6,000 years of historical importance has recently been discovered
[...]Tobar Mhuire, Mary’s Well – A Calm and Peaceful Place
Tobar Mhuire (Mary’s Well), nestles in the North Mayo countryside, a stones throw from Rosserk Abbey. A grassy footpath brings you to a
[...]Inishkea Islands – Rich with History and Wildlife
Laying around 5km west of the Mullet peninsular, the Inishkea Islands are a spectacular place to visit. White sandy beaches, crystal clear water
[...]One man’s treasure trove – The Jackie Clarke Collection
The Jackie Clarke Collection is located in the heart of Ballina. It is the single most important private collection of Irish history material
[...]Weave some magic at Foxford Woollen Mills and Café
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 – an impressive North Mayo ecclesiastical ruin
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 in the Diocese of Killala
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
[...]Take a stroll through beautiful Belleek Woods, Ballina
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
[...]Wild Atlantic Cultural Tours – seashore foraging & heritage
Denis Quinn of Wild Atlantic Cultural Tours is based along the Wild Atlantic Way in Killala Bay, and you can take a guided
[...]Addergoole Titanic Memorial Park, Lahardane
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 (Rosserk Abbey)
Rosserk Friary, one of Mayo’s best preserved ecclesiastical ruins lies some 7 km north of Ballina in Killala, on the banks of the
[...]Killala Round Tower & St. Patrick’s Cathedral
The town of Killala was for centuries the ecclesiastical hub of North Mayo. It is a town rich in ecclesial heritage and monuments.
[...]Dolmen of the Four Maols
Located on the beautifully named Primrose Hill in Ballina, Co. Mayo, the Dolmen of the Four Maols is known locally as The Dolmen
[...]Visit the SS Crete Boom – the fabled concrete ship in Ballina
An unusual feature lies derelict on a sandback between Ballina Quay and Belleek Woods – that of the ‘SS Crete Boom’, an old
[...]Rural history at Hennigan’s Heritage Centre
The wonderful Hennigan’s Heritage Centre is situated in unspoilt countryside near Swinford and is an authentic and fascinating, interactive visitor experience.
[...]The National Museum of Ireland – Country Life
Explore four floors of award-winning exhibition galleries, a historic country house and formal gardens at the National Museum of Ireland – Country Life,
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