Places

Tránaun beach is a remote sandy beach on the island of Inishturk off the west coast of County Mayo. The Read more…

Inishturk is a small island in the North Atlantic, roughly 5km x 2.5km, and located 15km off the west coast Read more…

Old Head beach is a sheltered sandy beach sheltered by cliffs and woodland. Facilities include car parking, toilets and seasonal Read more…

The National Famine Memorial is a bronze monument in Murrisk to commemorate the millions who perished in the Great Famine. Read more…

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 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 Read more…

Achill Island lifeboat station was established in 1995 and operates an all weather lifeboat. Visitors are welcome but there are Read more…

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 Read more…

Croagh Patrick overlooks Clew Bay in County Mayo. Considered the holiest mountain in Ireland with its religious significance dating back to Read more…

Mweelrea, meaning ‘smooth bald hill’, is the highest mountain in Connacht at a height of 814 metres (2,670 feet) overlooking Killary Harbour. Not easy to Read more…

Trawmore Strand (also known as Keel beach) is a 4km sandy beach with some shingles. This beach runs between the Read more…