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Mayo Islands | Mayo.ME
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Terms & Cookies Policy. Mayo in Photos and Words. A Guide to the Islands off Co Mayo. Eagle Island was once home to lighthouse keepers’ families. Eagle Island, off the north end of the Mullet Peninsula in Erris, Co Mayo, was once home to the families of the island’s two lighthouse keepers. The two lighthouses on Eagle Island were switched on in September 1835 and their powerful beacons continued to warn and guide ships navigating the waters off the treacherous North […]. The Inishkea Islands, off the Mul...
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Ballycroy National Park is a portal to wild Mayo | Mayo.ME
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Terms & Cookies Policy. Mayo in Photos and Words. Ballycroy National Park is a portal to wild Mayo. Ballycroy National Park Visitor Centre is a portal that opens the door to all that is wild and wonderful about Mayo. The Visitor Centre is located in the village of Ballycroy on the long and winding N59 road between Mulranny and Bangor Erris. The views of the Nephin Beg mountain range on the Ballycroy National Park nature trail are spectacular. Photo: Anthony Hickey. Spectacular views on nature trail.
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Mayo Guide | Mayo.ME
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Terms & Cookies Policy. Mayo in Photos and Words. Mayo Guide for Visitors and Tourists. Passport to Mayo on the Wild Atlantic Way. I couldn’t help thinking of the old Ealing comedy film, ‘Passport to Pimlico’, when I read that the Wild Atlantic Way Passport is to be introduced on a pilot basis in May. Currach Races at Ballina Quay Regatta. Panoramic views on Ballycastle Loop Walk. An afternoon in Enniscoe House and Country Estate. I have been regular visitor to Enniscoe House and Country Estate near Cros...
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Visitor Centres | Mayo.ME
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Terms & Cookies Policy. Mayo in Photos and Words. A Guide to Visitor Centres and Museums in Co Mayo. A visit to Michael Davitt Museum. On arrival at the Michael Davitt Museum, you are greeted by the imposing bronze statue of the Land League founder in front of the restored 17th century Straide Church which houses the magnificent museum in honour of the man who helped free rural communities from the yoke of landlordism . Ballycroy National Park is a portal to wild Mayo. How to find your Co Mayo roots.
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Taoiseach launches Europe Code Week in St Gerald's College | Mayo.ME
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Terms & Cookies Policy. Mayo in Photos and Words. Taoiseach launches Europe Code Week in St Gerald’s College, Castlebar. An Taoiseach Enda Kenny revisited his old Alma Mater, St. Gerald’s College in Castlebar on Monday to officially launch Europe Code Week a week long, Europe wide initiative, happening November 25th -30th. An Taoiseach Enda Kenny launched Europe Code Week Ireland at his “alma mater”, St Gerald’s College, Castlebar. Assisting An Taoiseach. The Taoiseach addressed this issue at the launch ...
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Currach Rowing Races at Ballina Quay Regatta | Mayo.ME
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Terms & Cookies Policy. Mayo in Photos and Words. Currach Races at Ballina Quay Regatta. Large crowds turned out at Ballina Quay on Sunday, June 14th, to enjoy an afternoon of Currach Rowing Races on the River Moy as part of the Coiste Lar na gCurrachai – All Ireland Currach Racing League. Currach Rowing Races at Ballina Quay Regatta, Sunday, June 14th 2015, as part of the Coiste Lar na gCurrachai – All Ireland Currach Racing League. Photo: Anthony Hickey. The teams gave an exciting display of currach ro...
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Why tourists keep returning to Old Head | Mayo.ME
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Terms & Cookies Policy. Mayo in Photos and Words. Why tourists keep returning to Old Head. It’s no surprise that Old Head near Louisburgh in Co Mayo has been popular with families from all over Ireland for generations. Old Head beach, near Louisburgh, is one of Mayo’s most uniquely beautiful beaches. Photo: Anthony Hickey. Old Head beach, off the R335 near Louisburgh, is one of Mayo’s most uniquely beautiful beaches. The more adventurous will be glad to hear that Old Head, which has lifeguard cover durin...
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A visit to the Céide Fields rekindles interest in Mayo's rich heritage | Mayo.ME
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Terms & Cookies Policy. Mayo in Photos and Words. A visit to the Céide Fields rekindles interest in Mayo’s rich heritage. I visited the Céide Fields Visitor Centre in Belderrig last week for the first time since it opened in 1994 and was delighted to rekindle my interest in North Mayo’s fascinating history of human settlement – one of the earliest settlements by humans on the island of Ireland. More ancient than the Egyptian pyramids. The enclosed field stonewall system is a mosaic of ancient settlement ...
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Erris | Mayo.ME
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Terms & Cookies Policy. Mayo in Photos and Words. A Visitors' Guide to Erris. Shining a light on Broadhaven Lighthouse. When the sun shines I head to the Mayo coastline. My most recent excursion was to photograph Broadhaven Lighthouse, often called Ballyglass Lighthouse, located on the north eastern tip of the Mullet peninsula at Gubbacashel Point. Diving into Scotchport’s past. Walking in beautiful Doohoma. Stags of Broadhaven in November sunshine. Where to pick cockles and mussels in Mayo. There is not...