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Cong Abbey
Churches And Settlements
In the village of Cong, County Mayo, visitors can see the ruins of a 12th-century Augustinian abbey established by Turlough O'Connor, High King of Ireland. The land had previously housed a 6th-century...More
Ballintubber Abbey and The Celtic Furrow
Churches And Settlements
The King of Connacht founded County Mayo’s Ballintubber Abbey in 1216 near the site of a Patrician church and the stone where St Patrick baptised his converts. The abbey has suffered a turbulent...More
Knock Shrine
Churches And Settlements
Knock Shrine in Knock, County Mayo is an international place of prayer and pilgrimage where over one and a half million people make their way every year. The story of Knock dates back to the 21st of...More
Croagh Patrick Pilgrimage
Churches And Settlements
A place of ancient history, Patrick's sacred mountain, and a rich vein of archaeological heritage, Croagh Patrick is situated five miles from the picturesque town of Westport in County Mayo, and the...More
Belderrig Prehistoric Farm Site
Churches And Settlements
At the western limit of the Ceide Fields landscape in the village of Belderring, County Mayo, sits a fascinating prehistoric farm site. The area, which is about 40k from Ballina, features Stone Age...More
Croagh Patrick
Churches And Settlements
Croagh Patrick, which overlooks Clew Bay in County Mayo, is considered the holiest mountain in Ireland. Its religious significance dates back to the time of the pagans, when people are thought to have...More
Croagh Patrick Pilgrimage
Churches And Settlements
Located six miles (approx. 9.5km) west of Westport on the Louisburgh Road, Croagh Patrick is one of Mayo's most famous landmarks. The mountain overlooks Clew Bay and the entire Western coastline. In...More
Rosserk Abbey
Churches And Settlements
Located along the River Moy, Rosserk Abbey is a compact friary of the Third Order Franciscans, founded around 1440 by a member of the Joyce family. It is just 4km from Killala, County Mayo. The friary...More
Moyne Abbey
Churches And Settlements
In 1460, Moyne Abbey was established in County Mayo, just 3.5km from Killala. The founder of the Observantine Franciscan monastery was likely McWilliams Bourke or a member of the Barrett family. The...More
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