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 has been lashed by the powerful Atlantic, make sure to remember that there’s a lot more going on in Mayo.

Ceide Fields is the most extensive Stone Age monument in the world, 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 isn’t enough, there’s an abundance of charming villages to visit from beautifully situated Westport to the peaceful town of Cong.

What's On

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Westport Sea Angling Festival

19 Jun 2013 - 23 Jun 2013

Westport is the proud host of Ireland's longest running sea angling festival with 2013 being the 57th year of the event. The...

Clare Island Annual Bonfire Beach Party

22 Jun 2013 - 22 Jun 2013

Come along and celebrate Bonfire's Night on a real life island - fun, games, music and craic in the community centre from 9pm.

Deireadh Seachtain na Gaeilge

28 Jun 2013 - 29 Jun 2013

Deireadh Seachtain na Gaeilge is a festival promoting Irish language and culture. Festival events are held in Irish and include a...

Westport Festival of Food and Music

29 Jun 2013 - 30 Jun 2013

Set amidst a stunning 400 acre site in the heart of Westport town in Mayo, Westport Festival of Music and Food is an annual...

Seosamh MacGabhann Summer School

30 Jun 2013 - 05 Jul 2013

The Seosamh MacGabhann Summer School provides a week of classes with some of the best tutors in traditional Irish music, song,...

Clare Island Art Exhibition: A Tri-Island Art Exhibition

01 Jul 2013 - 31 Aug 2013

Clare Island Art Exhibition: A Tri-Island Art Exhibition will run throughout July and August in the community centre. Works from...

Clare Island Comhaltas Seisuns

02 Jul 2013 - 27 Aug 2013

Comhaltas Seisuns of traditional Irish music take place every Tuesday evening during July and August. The sessions are presented...

Bard Summer School

03 Jul 2013 - 07 Jul 2013

Please note dates to be confirmed. Bard Summer School explores the Irish myths and goes on a unique journey of discovery for their...

Castlebar International Four Days Walking Festival

04 Jul 2013 - 07 Jul 2013

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

Castlebar International Four Days Walking Festival

04 Jul 2013 - 07 Jul 2013

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

Open Mike Nights on Clare Island

04 Jul 2013 - 29 Aug 2013

Every Thursday evening at Sailor's Bar there is an open mic night which John Hoban MC's. John Hoban is a talented composer,...

Elverys Sport Achill Half Marathon

05 Jul 2013 - 06 Jul 2013

The Elverys Sports Achill Half Marathon attracts thousands of runners and spectators each year. Right from the start the Achill...

The Mythical Island Workshop

05 Jul 2013 - 12 Jul 2013

The Mythical Island Workshop is an 8 day mythical adventure for the writer/explorer that wants to discover and develop their...

Ballina Salmon Festival

07 Jul 2013 - 14 Jul 2013

For one week in July, the bustling town of Ballina, Co. Mayo set on the idyllic banks of the River Moy, comes alive with the...

Race2Glory

13 Jul 2013 - 13 Jul 2013

Race2Glory is a multi-sport adventure race involving cycling, running & river run. This event is a tough adventure race, which is...

Clare Island Regatta

14 Jul 2013 - 14 Jul 2013

The annual Clare Island Regatta takes place on the beach at the quay with events of the day to include Currach Racing, Yawl Race,...

Féile Bia na Mara 2013 - Achill Seafood Festival

19 Jul 2013 - 21 Jul 2013

Féile Bia na Mara is a culinary celebration of Achill Island's rich heritage with the sea, and it showcases the bountiful harvest...

Connacht Pet Show

21 Jul 2013 - 21 Jul 2013

The Connacht Pet Show is a brand new event taking place in the West of Ireland this summer! An event for families and pet lovers,...

Mayo North Heritage Centre Family History Open Afternoon

23 Jul 2013 - 23 Jul 2013

The Mayo North Heritage Centre will host the family history open afternoon in conjunction with the Crossmolina Community Festival,...

Scoil Acla - Traditional Music and Cultural Summer School

27 Jul 2013 - 03 Aug 2013

Scoil Acla is Ireland's oldest summer school which was originally founded in 1910 and re-launched in 1985. Scoil Acla continually...

St. Colmans Garden Fete

28 Jul 2013 - 29 Jul 2013

St. Colman's Care Centre's annual garden fête promises an afternoon of fun and entertainment for all the family. The programme...

Féile Siúlóidí Acla

02 Aug 2013 - 05 Aug 2013

Please note dates to be confirmed. Explore the breath-taking beauty of Achill Island at the walking festival this August with some...

Western Ocean Walking Weekend

02 Aug 2013 - 05 Aug 2013

The Western Ocean Walking Weekend is a 3-day guided walking weekend in northwest Mayo. Dominated by the North Atlantic, this...

Bonniconlon Show & Gymkhana

05 Aug 2013 - 05 Aug 2013

Bonniconlon Show & Gymkhana provides entertainment for the whole family with music, song and dance, showing classes for horses,...

Belmullet Gala Arts Festival

11 Aug 2013 - 18 Aug 2013

Belmullet Gala Arts Festival is a fun filled festival of events for all the family. There will be numerous new events added for...

'The Emigrants' Farewell' by Atlantic Rhythm Productions

15 Aug 2013 - 15 Aug 2013

A show which enthralled audiences on both sides of the Atlantic last year. A 'born and bred' Mayo show, The Emigrants' farewell...

Gaelforce West

17 Aug 2013 - 17 Aug 2013

Gaelforce West is the largest one day adventure race of its kind in the world. It is a multi-sport adventure race involving...

Achill's First Marathon / Half Marathon / Full Marathon / Ultra Marathon

24 Aug 2013 - 24 Aug 2013

Lashed by the ocean, carved by the wind and swept by the rain, Achill Island, Co. Mayo is the largest island off Ireland & home to...

Westport Food Festival

06 Sep 2013 - 08 Sep 2013

The Westport Food Festival is an annual three day event held during September. The festival incorporates day and evening events in...

Clare Island Féile Ceol

06 Sep 2013 - 08 Sep 2013

Clare Island Feile Ceol is a weekend festival of Irish music and dance which includes workshops and a special concert.

Achill ROAR Adventure Race

07 Sep 2013 - 07 Sep 2013

2013 dates to be confirmed. The Achill ROAR Adventure Race is one of Ireland's best and most popular one day adventure races with...

Blacksod Triathlon Challenge

21 Sep 2013 - 21 Sep 2013

Blacksod Triathlon Challenge is ranked a National Series Race sanctioned by Triathlon Ireland. he race consists of a 1500m swim in...

Foxford Walking Festival

05 Oct 2013 - 06 Oct 2013

The Foxford Walking Festival is the perfect opportunity to take in some of the breath taking sites of the west of Ireland with 3...

Cleary/Coyne Traditional Music Festival

17 Oct 2013 - 20 Oct 2013

Please note, dates to be confirmed. The Cleary/Coyne Traditional Music Festival is organised annually in memory of the late Johnny...

Achill Storytelling Festival / Féile Scéalaíochta Acla

25 Oct 2013 - 28 Nov 2013

Achill Storytelling Festival is a festival of storytelling events, drama workshops and activities. Unwind and enjoy your Autumn...

Halloween Fest at Westport House

26 Oct 2013 - 03 Nov 2013

Double, double toil and trouble, it's time for the Halloween Fest at Westport House to yet again rumble! This year's annual family...

Samhain Abhainn Ballina's Halloween Festival

28 Oct 2013 - 31 Oct 2013

2013 dates to be confirmed. Samhain Abhainn - Ballina's Halloween Festival - celebrates all things spooky and scary and is heavily...

Fireworks Extravaganza at Westport House

28 Oct 2013 - 28 Oct 2013

Join Westport House for a treat (no tricks promise) with an explosive Fireworks Extravaganza and haunting Halloween dance on the...

Westport Sea2Summit

09 Nov 2013 - 09 Nov 2013

The Westport Sea2Summit adventure race is a unique event based in 'the adventure capital of Ireland', Westport. The race will...

Winter Wonderland at Westport House

23 Nov 2013 - 24 Dec 2013

Visit Westport House's Winter Wonderland where you will be met by Santa, Mrs Claus and their Elves! You will experience a blizzard...

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Greenway Cycling Break

 


2 night’s bed & breakfast and a 3 course meal on an evening of your choice. This offer also includes 1 day bike hire to cycle...

May /June Special

 


A warm welcome always awaits you at Knock House Hotel, we treat all our guests as friends and our attention to your every need...

Discover Beautiful Achill Island by Bicycle

 

Enjoy FREE use of one of our mountain bikes during your midweek two-night stay on Achill Island. Take to the bog road beside the...

Cycling Activity Break at the Mill Times Hotel, Westport, County Mayo

 


€109 pps includes 2 B&B + 1 D, packed lunch + full day bike hire. For children the rate includes kids bike, trailers or tag...

Fifty Shades of Pink

 

2 Nights, 5 course dinner, & Romantic Treats Imagine entering a romantic restaurant to be greeted with bubbly, & chocolates in...

The Jewel in the Crown of Mayo: Westport House, Ireland's most beautiful historic home

 

There has been a ‘big house’ on this site since the 1500’s, when Grace O Malley, the famous Pirate Queen, built one of her many...

West Cost Greenway Getaway Escape

 


Enjoy 2 nights Bed & Breakfast along with a Table D'hote dinner on one evening in La Fougére Restaurant. This package also...

Greenway Cycling Break

 

2 night’s bed & breakfast and a 3 course meal on an evening of your choice. This offer also includes 1 day bike hire to cycle the...

Discover Achill Island on Two Wheels

 


Two nights bed and breakfast and one dinner in the most westerly pub in Europe, plus bicycle hire throughout your stay - all...

3 Rivers Spring Salmon Fly Fishing Package.

 

Spring Salmon fly fishing with 1 day fishing on the River Erriff (Connemara) 1 day in Carrowmore or Beltra Lakes and 1 day fishin...

Play & Stay Midweek

 

Experience two nights at The Talbot Hotel, in a Deluxe room with all comforts you will need to relax after playing two rounds of...

Sunday Walk with Foxford Ramblers.

 


Join us for a healthy walking weekend in Mount Falcon.

Arrive to open turf fires on Saturday and enjoy a leisurely...

3 Days Salmon Fishing on the River Moy.

 

Luxury 4* Mount Falcon Hotel has exclusive access to 2 miles of double bank Wild Atlantic Salmon Fishing on Ireland's most...

Last Minute Break at the Ice House Hotel, Co. Mayo

 


Description: Enjoy Dinner for Two in the Award Winning 2 AA Rosette Pier Restaurant from our Table d'Hote Menu. Slow down with...

Discover Achill Island's Free Bike Midweek Experience

 

Enjoy FREE use of one of our mountain bikes during your midweek two-night stay on Achill Island. Take to the bog road beside Teach...

Spiritual Retreat in Co. Mayo

 

Staying in the Downhill House Hotel & Eagles Leisure Club, Ballina Co MayoThe package includes 3 Nights B&B, 2 evening meals. 2...

Study painting and drawing in the uniquely beautiful and powerful landscape of Northwest Mayo

 


Come discover what is truly inspirational about the ancient landscape of north Mayo by enrolling in a two-week Master Class in...

Play & Stay One

 

One night in a Talbot Deluxe Guestroom, with all comforts you will need to relax after playing one round of golf on Carne Golf...

The Gathering - Cultural & Heritage Break

 

Discover the Culture and Heritage of Mayo with 2 Nights B&B and 1 Evening Meal in Harlequin's Restaurant, Guided Tour of the...

Play & Stay Weekends

 

Experience two nights at The Talbot Hotel, in a Deluxe room with all comforts you will need to relax after playing two rounds of...

Day Trip and stay at the Mill Times Hotel Westport, Co Mayo

 


€119 pps in a twin or double room includes 2 B&B + 1 Dinner with 1/2 day trip with transport to Jack's Old Cottage, guided...

Golf in the North West of Ireland

 

3 nights bed and sumptuous breakfast in a superior room with dinner on 2 evenings in the 2 AA Rosette "Kitchen Restaurant" with...

A Taste of Westport

 

Get the "Taste of Westport" at the Blue Wave Restaurant enjoy two relaxing nights and one evening meal on an evening of your...

Golf Play and Stay at the Mill Times Hotel Westport, County Mayo

 


€65 pps B&B and 1 round of golf at Westport Golf Club, which played host to the 2002 Smurfit Irish P.G.A Championship, a...

The Gathering Culture & Heritage Break

 


Discover the Culture and Heritage of Mayo with 2 Nights B&B and 1 Evening Meal, included is Tour of the Country Life Museum...

 

 

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Did you know?

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