Why not check beaches nearby as we have 13 West Mayo beaches and 16 Mayo beaches. You can even take a look at our list of Mayo dog friendly beaches or even our Ireland Blue Flag beach list.

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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, places to stay and eat:

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…
Achill-Island-lifeboat-station

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…
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…
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Golden Strand Beach

Golden Strand beach is a sandy beach just to the east of Dugort. The beach here is backed by dunes and grass Read more…
Silver-Strand-Beach

Silver Strand Beach

Silver Strand beach is a large west facing sheltered sandy beach. The beach is remote but well worth the effort to visit. 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…
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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…
Old-Head-Beach

Old Head Beach

Old Head beach is a sheltered sandy beach sheltered by cliffs and woodland. Facilities include car parking, toilets and seasonal lifeguards. 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…
Trawmore-Strand-Beach

Trawmore Strand Beach

Trawmore Strand (also known as Keel beach) is a 4km sandy beach with some shingle. This beach runs between the village of Keel and Dookinelly. You also have a great view if the Minuan Cliffs at the eastern end of the strand and this rises to a height of 466m. Popular beach for surfing and bodyboarding in the Atlantic breakers. Read more…
Keem-Beach

Keem Beach

Keem beach is small sandy beach sheltered by the cliffs. Read more…
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