Mayo

Mayo

Get ready for awe-inspiring scenery and a wealth of historical attractions

The Black Stuff signpost in Westport
Westport town
Croagh Patrick
Achill Head Walk

From left to right: The Black Stuff signpost in Westport, Westport town, Croagh Patrick, Achill Head Walk

Mayo stands out as one of Ireland’s most scenic counties. But while you may gasp in awe at the craggy coastline that’s been lashed by the powerful Atlantic, make sure to remember that there’s a lot more going on in Mayo in the  West of Ireland. 

Ceide Fields are the oldest known field systems in the world (almost 6000 years old), Croagh Patrick is where Ireland's patron saint fasted for 40 days in 441AD, and Achill Island is a stunning spot on the edge of Western Europe bursting with history and awe-inspiring sights. 

And if all that wasn’t enough, there’s an abundance of charming villages to visit from beautifully situated Westport to the peaceful town of Cong.

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St Patrick's Day Walks Festival

17 Mar 2012 - 19 Mar 2012

The St Patrick's Day Walks Festival takes place on Achill Island each year from the 17th-19th March, and is part of the St...

St Patrick's Day Pipe Band Festival on Achill Island

17 Mar 2012 - 17 Mar 2012

St Patrick's Day Walks Festival is part of the wider St Patrick's Day celebrations. Walks will include some of Achill's highest...

Ride & Tide Challenge Event

23 Mar 2012 - 24 Mar 2012

In the Ride & Tide Challenge Event, teams of two will take part and share the riding and cycling to race against the clock and win...

Croagh Patrick Heritage Trail Walking Festival

23 Mar 2012 - 25 Mar 2012

The Croagh Patrick Heritage Trail Festival will consist of a three-day guided walk along the Croagh Patrick Heritage Trail from...

Féile na bPáistí

11 Apr 2012 - 13 Apr 2012

Féile na bPáistí is a children's festival for five-12-year olds which seeks to promote and encourage the use of irish amongst...

Féile Chois Cuain

04 May 2012 - 07 May 2012

Traditional Irish music, song & dance. Featuring music & singing master-classes, set dance workshop & céili, concerts and...

Heinrich Boll Memorial Weekend

04 May 2012 - 07 May 2012

In 1957, the German writer and Nobel Prize writer, Heinrich Boll, published 'An Irish Journey', an account of his journey across...

Féile Siúlóidí Acla - Achill Walks Festival

04 May 2012 - 07 May 2012

Féile Siúlóidí Acla is a family hill walking festival. There will be a choice of walks, suitable for regular hill walkers or for...

Achill Painting Workshop

12 May 2012 - 13 May 2012

The Achill Painting Workshop with Padraig McCaul, takes place on the 12th and 13th May, 2012, on Achill Island.

River Moy Half Marathon

12 May 2012 - 12 May 2012

The River Moy Half Marathon (13.1 miles) will take place on Saturday, 12th May, beginning at 11.00, in Ballina, Co Mayo. This...

Yoga Weekend on Achill Island

18 May 2012 - 20 May 2012

Take time out to bring peace and harmony into your life with a weekend of yoga and meditation in tranquil surroundings on Achill...

Food & Health Fair

26 May 2012 - 26 May 2012

A Food & Health Fair will take place in Achill Secret Garden on Saturday, 26th May, from 12.00 noon-17.00. The Food & Health Fair...

Castlebar Music Festival

01 Jun 2012 - 03 Jun 2012

The Castlebar Music Festival will take place from Friday-Sunday, 1st-3rd June, 2012. The brand new festival will expand on the...

Erris Beo Festival

12 Jun 2012 - 17 Jun 2012

The Erris Beo Festival celebrates the many attractions and activities of Erris, Co Mayo. Play golf in one of the finest golf...

Westport International Sea Angling Festival - Shore Competition

20 Jun 2012 - 20 Jun 2012

Westport International Sea Angling Festival is a one-day shore event, and takes place on Wednesday, 20th June. Now in its 56th...

Westport International Sea Angling Festival - Boat Competition

22 Jun 2012 - 24 Jun 2012

Westport International Sea Angling Festival is a three-day boat event, and takes place from Friday-Sunday, 22nd-24th June. Now in...

Castlebar International Four Days Walking Festival

28 Jun 2012 - 01 Jul 2012

Come and meet walkers from more than 21 countries to walk, talk and discover the bogs, rivers, mountains, flora and fauna and the...

Westport Folk & Bluegrass Festival

29 Jun 2012 - 01 Jul 2012

Now in its sixth year, the Westport Folk and Blue Grass Festival is fast gaining a reputation as one of the best boutique music...

WestFest

30 Jun 2012 - 30 Jun 2012

The WestFest is a two-day weekend music festival in Ballina, County Mayo. After the success of the inaugural event in 2011, which...

West Fest

30 Jun 2012 - 01 Jul 2012

West Fest will take place in Ballina Showgrounds, Co Mayo, on the 30th June and 1st July, 2012. The lineup will be known after the...

Cruinniú Bádóirí Acla/Achill Yawl Sailing Festival

06 Jul 2012 - 26 Aug 2012

Cruinniú Bádóirí Acla/Achill Yawl Sailing Festival takes place each weekend during July and August, and aims to foster and promote...

Achill Half Marathon

07 Jul 2012 - 07 Jul 2012

The seventh annual half marathon will take place on the lovely scenic Achill Island on the 7th July. The half marathon race is the...

Ballina Salmon Festival

08 Jul 2012 - 15 Jul 2012

The renowned Ballina Salmon Festival is the highlight of the summer months in the West of Ireland, bringing an estimated 200,000...

Féile Iorras

13 Jul 2012 - 22 Jul 2012

Féile Iorras takes place from the 13th-22nd July, 2012, in various venues in Erris & North West Mayo. It is an international folk...

Feile Iorrais - International Folk Arts Festival

13 Jul 2012 - 22 Jul 2012

Feile Iorras, the biggest Arts festival in Mayo, celebrates the folk traditions of the world. The exciting mix of Irish...

Race2Glory Adventure Race

14 Jul 2012 - 14 Jul 2012

Race2Glory Adventure Race is a multi-sport adventure race involving cycling, running & River Run

Feile Bia na Mara - Achill Seafood Festival

19 Jul 2012 - 22 Jul 2012

Féile Bia na Mara - Achill Seafood Festival - is a four-day event, suitable for all family members. Events over the weekend will...

St. Colmans Garden Fete

29 Jul 2012 - 29 Jul 2012

St Colman's Garden Fete takes place on the 29th July, 2012, in Achill Island, Co Mayo. It includes family fun, games, music,...

Scoil Acla - Traditional Achill Summer School

30 Jul 2012 - 05 Aug 2012

Scoil Acla Traditional Music Summer School takes place from the 30th July-5th August, 2012. The Summer School offers tuition in...

Westport Music Festival

03 Aug 2012 - 05 Aug 2012

Westport Music Festival is a family-orientated festival running nightly with music acts to suit all age groups, and takes place in...

Bellacragher Bay Sailing Camp

07 Aug 2012 - 10 Aug 2012

Bellacragher Bay Sailing Camp is ideal for people with an interest in boats and sailing to meet and develop that interest...

Currane Sea Angling Competitions

10 Aug 2012 - 12 Aug 2012

A series of sea angling competitions will take place around Currane, Achill Island, from the 10th-12th August, 2012. On the 10th...

Killala Community Festival - (Féile Cill Alaidh)

17 Aug 2012 - 19 Aug 2012

The Killala Community Festival is a community-based Festival, with an emphasis on history, culture, art and heritage. Opening...

Achill Roar Adventure Race

08 Sep 2012 - 08 Sep 2012

After last year's very successful event, the ROAR is coming back to Achill in 2012. The Achill Roar Adventure Race was the first...

Féile an Fhómhair

21 Sep 2012 - 23 Sep 2012

Féile an Fhómhair takes place from the 21st-23rd September, 2012, in various venues in Belmullet, Co Mayo. It will be a weekend of...

Erris Beo Blacksod Point Challenge Triathlon

22 Sep 2012 - 22 Sep 2012

The Swim: The swim will take place in Blacksod. It starts on left side of pontoon at 10.00 and will consist of a one-wave start....

Westport Arts Festival

01 Oct 2012 - 14 Oct 2012

Now in its 36th year, Westport Arts Festival, which takes place from the 1st-14th October, has long since established itself on...

Foxford Walking Festival

06 Oct 2012 - 07 Oct 2012

Further details to follow, check the Foxford Walking Festival webpage for updates.

The Helm Skate Festival

06 Oct 2012 - 06 Oct 2012

The Helm Skate Festival is an angling festival for common and other species of skate in the Clew Bay area and takes place on the...

Yoga Weekend on Achill Island

12 Oct 2012 - 14 Oct 2012

Take time out to bring peace and harmony into your life with a weekend of yoga and meditation in tranquil surroundings on Achill...

RoolaBoola Children's Arts Festival

27 Oct 2012 - 29 Oct 2012

RoolaBoola Children’s Arts Festival is one of the leading children’s arts festivals in Ireland. It features a selection of the...

Westport Sea 2 Summit Adventure Race

03 Nov 2012 - 03 Nov 2012

The Westport Sea 2 Summit Adventure Race will take place on Saturday, 3rd November 2012. As this will be the last Adventure Race...

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Why not come to Westport, to sample our fine dining. Enjoy 2 nights’ accommodation, a tasty Irish Breakfast each morning and a 3...

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Ceide Fields in North Mayo is the most extensive Stone Age monument in the world.