Explore West Mayo Beaches and Coastline


Why not check beaches nearby as we have 16 beaches in Mayo. You can even take a look at our list of Mayo dog friendly beaches or even our Ireland Blue Flag beach list.

West Mayo Mayo Coast Map

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Where would you like to go? Use our search bar to search across all our local listings, ideal for finding that nearest spot to visit:

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Want some ideas on where to visit?

Every favourite location must be visited for the first time. Want some ideas, why not check out the below small selection of coastal locations, including beaches, activities, things to see and do, and places to stay and eat:

Clare-Island

Clare Island

Clare Island is a mountainous island guarding the entrance to Clew Bay in County Mayo, Ireland. Through the Middle Ages, Clare Island was part of the lands of the O’ Malley family. The ruins of an O’Malley tower-house are close to the pier at the eastern edge of the island, known as Granuaile’s Castle because of its most famous resident the pirate queen Gráinne O’Malley. Southwest of Clare Island Read more…
Murrisk-Abbey

Murrisk Abbey

The Murrisk Augustinian Friary was founded on lands granted by Thady O’Malley in 1457 and the Friary is built on the site reputed to be that of the original church founded by St. Patrick. The Friary continued until 1577 despite being suppressed at the reformation, when the friars were driven out in common with the other Augsutinian Friaries. Today you just have the ruins Read more…
Croaghaun

Croaghaun

Croaghaun is a mountain in County Mayo and at 688 metres it has the highest sea cliffs in Ireland as well as the third highest sea cliffs in Europe after Hornelen in Norway and Cape Enniberg on the Faroe Islands. Read more…
Croagh-Patrick

Croagh Patrick

Croagh Patrick overlooks Clew Bay in County Mayo. Considered the holiest mountain in Ireland with its religious significance dating back to the time of the pagans, when people are thought to have gathered here to celebrate the beginning of harvest season. The Croagh Patrick Visitor Centre, is situated in Murrisk on the Pilgrim’s path at the base of Croagh Patrick mountain. Read more…
Inishturk

Inishturk Island

Inishturk is a small island in the North Atlantic, roughly 5km x 2.5km, and located 15km off the west coast of Mayo. The island has a number of good walks. Read more…
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Achill Island lifeboat station

Achill Island lifeboat station was established in 1995 and operates an all weather lifeboat. Visitors are welcome but there are no set opening hours due to operational reasons. Read more…
Mulranny-Beach

Mulranny Beach

Mulranny beach is a South facing sandy beach. You have some large stones at the shoreline as a sea defence. Backing onto the beach is a saltwater marsh with plenty of plants and shorebirds. Read more…
Dugort-Beach

Dugort Beach

Dugort Beach is a small sandy beach located on Achill Island. The area around the beach is within a Special Conservation Area and consists of low-lying flat grassland or machair. Read more…
National-Famine-Memorial

National Famine Memorial

The National Famine Memorial is a bronze monument in Murrisk to commemorate the millions who perished in the Great Famine. Created by John Behan, the dramatic sculpture depicts a “Coffin Ship” with skeleton bodies in the rigging, where the term “Coffin Ship” was used to describe the ships which left Irish shores horrendously overcrowded with emigrants fleeing the famine. The Read more…
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Keem Beach

Keem Beach is a remote small sandy beach sheltered by the cliffs on Achill Island. The beach is nestled within cliffs and for the energetic, there’s a great walk along the top of the cliffs to Achill Head, the most westerly point of the island. Facilities at the beach include car parking and toilets. Read more…
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Dooega Beach

Dooega beach is a south facing sandy beach in a protected bay. The beach does have some pebbles and rocks at the high water mark. Read more…
Harbour-beach-Clare-Island

The Harbour Beach

Clare Island beach is a small sandy beach right beside the harbour pier on the island. Read more…
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