Information about events and things to do in County Mayo
Top Owner Q&As on the upcoming Short Term Letting Register (May 2026) Q. What is this ‘Short-Term Letting Register’? A. Under the Irish government’s Housing for All policy Fáilte Ireland, Ireland’s national tourism authority has been tasked to create a register of all (paid) short-term letting accommodation (for tourists) in Ireland. Any party offering paid…
If you want to get away from it all in an area that does not suffer from mass tourism the Tourmakeady area is well worth a visit. Right on the shores of lough Mask it is very peaceful and has outstanding scenery with lake and mountain views. There are lots of walks of all levels…
Since the arrival of regional airports to Ireland flying has always been the fastest and most relaxing way to get to the West Coast of Ireland. Budget airlines are a part of life now, and although complaining about their service is a very popular pass-time in reality they are a really handy way of getting…
Every now and then a resource becomes available and you can see that it will provide a lot of interest and activity for lots of people. The Joyce Country and Western Lakes Geopark project is just such a resource and had its inaugural walks and talks on the 17th to 20th January 2024These guided walks…
Westport Christmas Market: Of All the towns in County Mayo Westport is one of the best at creating the festive spirit. Huge effort is put in to creating a stunning display of lights. The Railway Hotel will be lit up, bringing festive cheer to the well known building on the mall. A lot of work…
Nowadays there is nothing remarkable about a regional airport, there are many throughout Europe and people have forgotten what it was like to have to travel to a major city to get a flight to anywhere. Many people have also forgotten, or perhaps have never known that one of the airports that started the boom…
It Could Be Time You Learned To Surf…… All along the county Mayo coastline are some of the finest surf beaches in the world. Atlantic swells roll in from the west and the surfer is seldom without a good wave or two to make their day. Surfing is a sport that can be learned at…
“Full flavoured and balanced, with a pleasant citrus zestiness. With a pleasing mouth-feel, the tastes of the botanicals balance well with the classic gin flavours of juniper, coriander and angelica root. An exotic undertaste emerges from the distiller’s use of grains of paradise. Wild Irish botanicals are used that are foraged from around the lake,…
Mayo Coastal Cottages are always looking for new and interesting businesses in the area that have something to offer our customers. “Smooth Cruzin” is certainly different and unusual! “Smooth Cruzin” is an E-Bike and self care store in Louisburgh Co. Mayo Self-care can be defined as “the practice of taking action to preserve or improve…
The Inishkea Islands are located just off the Mayo Coast close to the Belmullet Peninsula. There used to be a thriving community here as Islanders escaped the worst of the desperate years of the late 1800’s. In the past there was rumours that the islanders would turn to piracy in order to supplement their meagre…
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