The Knock Shrine is a Roman Catholic pilgrimage site and National Shrine where observers stated that there was an apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Saint Joseph, Saint John the Evangelist, angels, and Jesus Christ (the Lamb of God) in 1879.
In this 'you may also like' section we attempt to answer what else can I do? Here you have a list by order of being the closest some more beaches, things to see and do, places to eat and upcoming events.
Ross beach is a sandy beach within Killala Bay. Killala Bay is an estuary with mudflats lining the sides of the channel with enables some good bird watching. The nearby river Moy which flows into Killala Bay is renowned for its salmon fishing. Read more…
Old Head beach is a sheltered sandy beach sheltered by cliffs and woodland. Facilities include car parking, toilets and seasonal lifeguards. Read more…
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…
National Museum of Country Life at Turlough Park shows traditional ways of life in Ireland through trades, crafts, farming, hunting, fishing, domestic life and festivals. Museum shops and cafés are open during Museum opening times. Read more…
Cong Abbey is the ruins of the former Augustinian abbey mostly dating to the 13th century. The remains of Cong Abbey have been praised as featuring some of the finest examples of early Gothic architecture and masonry in Ireland. Read more…
Westport House – visitors can tour 300 years of Irish heritage in this beautiful manor home and enjoy a myriad of attractions throughout the grounds. Read more…
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…
