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County Mayo ( / ˈmeɪoʊ /; [4] from Irish Maigh Eo, Contae Mhaigh Eo, meaning 'Plain of the yew trees ') is a county in Ireland. In the West of Ireland, in the province of Connacht, it is named after the village of Mayo, now generally known as Mayo Abbey. Mayo County Council is the local authority.
Westport ( Irish: Cathair na Mart, meaning 'the stone fort of the beeves', historically anglicised as Cahernamart) [2] is a town in County Mayo in Ireland. [3] It is at the south-east corner of Clew Bay, an inlet of the Atlantic Ocean on the west coast of Ireland. Westport is a tourist destination and scores highly for quality of life. [4]
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Map of County Mayo's western seaboard Achill is Ireland's largest island Clew Bay contains 141 named islands, along with numerous tidal islets This articles lists the islands of County Mayo, the mainland of which is part of the island of Ireland. Included in this list are named offshore and freshwater islands as recorded by Ordnance Survey Ireland or the Placenames Database of Ireland ...
Cong, County Mayo. / 53.5333°N 9.2833°W / 53.5333; -9.2833. Cong ( Irish: Conga, from Cúnga Fheichín meaning " Saint Feichin 's narrows") is a village in County Mayo, Ireland, straddling the border with County Galway. The village is part of a civil parish of the same name. [2]
Charlestown (Irish: Baile Chathail) is a town in County Mayo, Ireland, on the N17 road near its junction with the N5. History [ edit ] Charlestown was built in the mid-19th century on the initiative of Lord Dillon 's agent, Charles Strickland , adjoining Bellaghy in County Sligo . [3]
Irishtown, County Mayo. / 53.66278°N 8.88889°W / 53.66278; -8.88889. Irishtown ( Irish: An Baile Gaelach) [2] is a village in County Mayo, Ireland, located on the southern county border with County Galway about halfway between Claremorris and Tuam on the R328 regional road. Irishtown is in the Civil Parish of Crossboyne, Barony of ...
Lecanvey ( Irish: Leac an Anfa) [1] or Leckanvy ( Irish: Leic Ainimhe) [2] is a seaside village in County Mayo, Ireland, between Westport and Louisburgh, about 2 km west of Murrisk. It has a small beach with Lecanvey Pier. To the south is Croagh Patrick. To the west is Clare Island .