Top Things to do in County Mayo
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The 9 Best Ancient Ruins in County Mayo, Western Ireland
Discover the best top things to do in County Mayo, Ireland including Belleek Castle Museum, Meelick Round Tower, Urlaur Abbey, Sli Grainne Mhaol, The Abbey, Deserted Village, Abbaye de Cong, Kildownet Old Cemetery Headstones, Glebe Stone Circles.
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1. Belleek Castle Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 231 reviews
Learn about the history of Belleek Castle & the story of its inhabitants the Knox-Gore family. Lean about the exciting life of Marshall Doran a sailor who made his fortune from smuggling & antique dealing who later became hotelier & restored Belleek Castle in the 1960's. Visitors will see the original Castle & Marshalls additions to the house such as the Spanish Armada Bar (built from salvaged wood from Spanish Armada shipwrecks) and the Medieval Banquet Hall,. The highlight of the tour will be the Marshall Doran Collection! One of the finest collections of antiques, Jurassic Fossils, Medieval weapons and Medieval Armour in Ireland! Other curiosities include the last wolf shot in Connaught & the bed of Grace O'Malley, Ireland's Pirate Queen.
Reviewed By sandramK8378SD
Went Nov. 2019, great tour, guide fantastically knowledgeable. Would be great for kids as well. Very interesting history. ????
2. Meelick Round Tower
3. Urlaur Abbey
4. Sli Grainne Mhaol
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 46 reviews
Reviewed By Are-any-left
Fantastic walk with really stunning views. Very well marked and easy to follow. A few seats / picnic benches en route. Takes about 2/2.5 hours. Weather was good but there had been lots of rain during the week and the ground was quite boggy in places, so would definitely recommend hiking boots for it. Well done to those involved in developing and maintaining this walk, it's fabulous!
5. The Abbey
6. Deserted Village
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 184 reviews
Reviewed By COTTONEYEDDJ - County Cork, Ireland
This worth a visit for a hour or two.We were there on a lovely sunny day and it was beautiful.This was a village of about 80 houses taking us back to when times were really hard.Sitting there listening to the wind and the sound of the many sheep that were there.It a very peaceful feeling and you would try to imagine what the village was like when people live there.
7. Abbaye de Cong
8. Kildownet Old Cemetery Headstones
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By jamescQ3446OD - Achill Sound, Ireland
So much history and tragedy here in this wild place overlooking the sea. The memorials to the two great Achill tragedies ( Clew Bay and Scotland) recall the unbearable sorrow experienced by this small island community.. Since I first came to Achill 14 years ago, several friends have passed away and are buried in this quiet graveyard. Despite this, there is an overwhelming sense of peace and tranquillity here.
9. Glebe Stone Circles
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By afoggypath - Austin, United States
This small stone circle was just down the street from the B&B we stayed at. We stopped by on our way out and had a quiet walk in. It is in the middle of a cattle field, so watch your step when you walk up! You climb over the little wall by the sign and it's a short walk up, you can see it from the road. The spot is truly lovely and the feeling there is one that implores silence. It feels ancient and mystical. The trees there are beautiful. The stone circle is fenced off, but you get a great look. We didn't stay but 10 minutes or so, but I'm so glad we took the time to check it out.
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