News and Updates from mayo coastal cottages

Information about events and things to do in County Mayo

President Biden To Visit Ballina County Mayo

President Joe Biden’s visit to the island of Ireland starts on Tuesday 11th April, making him the eighth US president to visit Ireland. Mr Biden is visiting to mark the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement, with the trip set to take in Belfast, Dublin, Mayo and Louth. Mr Biden is expected to arrive…

The Unusual Tale Of The Airport At Knock

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…

Learn To Surf With SURFMAYO

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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…

Drioghlann Loch Measc – A Very Interesting Distillery Tour

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“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,…

Achill Bikes – Bike Hire In A Great Location

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Mayo Coastal Cottages is a business run by family and friends from the home office. When we meet other people doing the same thing it is great to give some mutual support, especially if they have a service that will be really useful to our customers. We met Achill bikes recently and soon realized that…

Smooth Cruising – E-Bikes And Self Care In Louisburgh.

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…

Inishkea : A Trip Back In Island History

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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…

Westport House – A Great Day Out!

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Set in the heart of Westport town, Westport Estate comprises of 400 acres of woodland, Lakeland and parkland.  On it, you’ll find a treasure trove of things to do for heritage seekers and families.  The stunning grounds are open for free to walkers from 8am daily.  You can choose to visit the historic house itself…