Location: Castlebar
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What to do and see in Castlebar, Western Ireland: The Best Free Things to do
Castlebar (Irish: Caisleán an Bharraigh, meaning "Barry's Castle") is the county town of County Mayo, Ireland.
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1. County Mayo Library
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5.0 based on 16 reviews
2. Lake Lannagh Hiking Trails
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5.0 based on 40 reviews
Reviewed By straea
My accommodations in Castlebar recommended this as an activity on a rare sunny autumn day. The views were stunning and the path well-maintained. I walked to the car park entrance (per their directions) and there were a couple of signs about the history of the area (back to prehistory) around that entrance. I never saw any of the markers or features the signs said to look out for, not even the crannog, but it was interesting to know some history before setting out. I ran into heaps of locals on my walk.
3. Mick Byrnes Bar
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5.0 based on 59 reviews
Reviewed By 864geoffk - Castlebar, Ireland
Brilliant pub great service and lovely staff it is a musr visit for any one in Castlebar. The owner Mick is a great Character very curiosity and knowledgeable on the history of Castlebar a true Gentleman
4. National Museum of Ireland - Country Life
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4.5 based on 756 reviews
This award-winning Museum is home to the National Folklife Collection which represents traditional life in Ireland throughout the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Fascinating artefacts deal with domestic life, agriculture, fishing and hunting, clothing and textiles, furniture and fittings, trades and crafts, transport, sports and leisure and religion. Set in the spectacular grounds of Turlough Park, Castlebar, Co. Mayo the Museum treats visitors to a taste of how our ancestors lived their daily lives, in both difficult and joyful times. The excellent ‘hands-on’ public programmes which run throughout the year, consist of art and craft workshops, demonstrations and performances and runs alongside the exciting programme of temporary exhibitions which are ongoing throughout the year. Opening Times: The Museum opening hours are: Tuesday to Saturday 10am-5pm • Sunday 2pm-5pm • Closed Mondays (including Bank Holidays), Christmas Day and Good Friday. Admission to the National Museum of Ireland - Country Life is FREE. Shop & Café open.
Reviewed By johndavidwalsh
Really enjoyed this National Museum of Ireland -the only outside Dublin- Enjoyed all the exhibits especially the the Impact Electrification had on the Lives of Irish Women. Fantastic place to visit!!
5. Mayo Memorial Peace Park
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4.5 based on 87 reviews
Reviewed By eamonng12345 - County Cork, Ireland
Well worth a visit to see the ultimate scarifice paid by strong minded and thankless individuals. These names are someones Son, Daughter, Father, Mother, Brother, Sister, Husband & Wife. They are more than a name, they are more than a memory of better times. We should be eternally thankful rom a greatful nation for their service and dedication and ultimate scarifice .
6. Castlebar to Turlough Greenway
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4.5 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By 133jillk - Dublin, Ireland
We spent a lovely day on the Castlebar to Turlough Greenway. With lots of parking it’s really convenient to start wjere we hired the bikes (Bikes & Boards) in Lough Lannagh Holiday Village with a Greenway into Castlebar town and then you follow the green arrows through the town and then back onto the greenway at the town park. There’s a great playground at the town park and a wonderful one in the woods at Turlough. Our 5 year old really enjoyed his first big cycle and our 3 year old loved being in her trailer. The museum is well worth a visit but the playground and cafe were the star attractions for us it was the perfect day trip.
