MAYO

County Mayo is one of the traditional counties of Ireland and is located within the province of Connacht. It is the third largest of Ireland’s 32. The river Moy in the northeast of the county is renowned for its salmon fishing. Ireland's largest island, Achill, lies off Mayo's west coast. Mayo has Ireland's highest cliffs (third highest in Europe) at Croaghaun, Achill island.

Castlebar and Ballina are by far the two most populous towns in the county, followed by Westport, a popular tourist town and the fourth largest town is Claremorris a small market town.

Useful Information

Hotels

3-Star: Westport Woods Hotel & Spa: The Hotel is located just 3 minutes drive from the heritage town of Westport, Co. Mayo, on the Quay Road. Surrounded by beautiful woodlands which leads to a shimmering Westport House Lake.

4-Star: Mount Falcon Estate: The Luxury 4 star Mount Falcon Country House Hotel in Mayo is located on the west bank of the River Moy, 100 acres of magical woodlands, between Foxford and Ballina, in North County Mayo, a most beautiful part of the West of Ireland.

Services

New Cars Mayo:
Cars available from the following:

Clarkes Autoservice
Killala Road, Ballina, Mayo
Tel: (096) 21049

Duffy Cathal Garage
Station Rd, Castlebar, Mayo
Tel: (094)9021288

Accountants:
Dillon Mc Carron
Abbey Quarter, Abbey Street Ballina
Tel: (096)72050

Solicitors:
Bourke Carrigg & Loftus
Teeling St Ballina
Tel: (096)21455

Doctors Surgery:
Carney Dr Paul MB
Mountain View Castlebar,
Tel: (094)9024827

Veterinary Surgeons:
Quinn Michael T
Circle Rd, Ballina
Tel: (096)22063