Things To Do in Mayo

After conducting some internet-based research on things to do in Mayo we compiled a list of the results we found. This list is not ranked in order of popularity.

1. Explore Westport House

Explore Westport House

Phone: (098) 27766

Location: Quay Rd, Westport Demesne, Westport, Co. Mayo

Website: westporthouse.ie

Westport House is one of Mayo’s top attractions with beautiful parklands, lakes and the family fun Pirate Adventure Park. Located in Westport, Mayo the house was built by the Browne family who dates back to the 1500s.

2. Learn About Country Life at National Museum of Ireland – Country Life

Learn About Country Life at National Museum of Ireland - Country Life

Phone: (094) 903 1755

Location: Turlough Park House, Gortnafolla, Castlebar, Co. Mayo, F23 HY31

Website: museum.ie

National Museum of Ireland – Country Life is located in Turlough in Mayo. Set up in 2001 the museum is part of the National Museum of Ireland and the only national museum outside Dublin. The exhibits on display show what life for rural Irish people was like from 1850 to 1950.

3. Climb Croagh Patrick

Climb Croagh Patrick

Website: croagh-patrick.com

Croagh Patrick is Ireland’s sacred mountain with rich archaeological heritage. It is located 5 miles from Westport and the mountain soars about the beautiful countryside landscape. The Croagh Patrick Visitor Centre is situated in Murrisk, the base of the mountain.

4. Explore The History at Céide Fields

 Explore The History at Céide Fields

Location:  Glenurla, Ballycastle, Co. Mayo, F26 PF66

Website: heritageireland.ie

Céide Fields is an archaeological site in North Mayo, the West of Ireland. There is a system of fields, dwelling areas and megalith tombs which make up the most extensive Stone Age Monument in the world. The stoned walled fields are the oldest known globally going back almost 6,000 years.

5. Visit Knock Shrine

Visit Knock Shrine

Phone Number: (094) 938 8100

Location:  Drum, Knock, Co. Mayo, F12 Y226

Website: knockshrine.ie

The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Knock, more commonly known as Knock Shrine is a Catholic pilgrimage site and National Shrine in Knock, Mayo. It is stated that observes saw an apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Saint John the Baptist, the angels and Jesus Christ in 1879.


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