Balla to Ballintubber Walk

Balla to Ballintubber Walk

From Round Tower to Abbey Our round towers and abbeys are among the most visible still extant reminders of early and medieval Christian Ireland. While the former date from the 9th to 11th centuries, what remain of our medieval abbeys tend to be from the 12th to 15th....
Round Towers of County Mayo

Round Towers of County Mayo

Of the 60-odd Irish round towers remaining, in various states of repair, 5 are to be found in County Mayo. Round towers are believed to have been built around the 8th to 12th Centuries and were most probably bell towers associated with the church that would have stood...

Six Places to Walk in Mayo

Here is a selection of lovely places to go for a walk in County Mayo.  The walks vary from hillwalking to ca. 800 m, down to on-road and some are more suited to bringing children than others.  1. Sheefry Hills (SW Mayo) :  Straight south from Croagh Patrick and...