County Mayo

A county of pilgrimage and islands in western Ireland, with Croagh Patrick, Achill Island and Westport each holding their own charm.

County Mayo lies on the Atlantic coast of northwest Ireland, with a winding coastline and many islands and peninsulas. Westport is a neatly planned, lively town, and nearby Croagh Patrick is a famous pilgrimage mountain; Achill Island, connected by a bridge, has cliff-top sea views and beaches such as Keem Bay; the Great Western Greenway is great for cycling, Knock is a Catholic pilgrimage site, and the Céide Fields site reveals Neolithic farmland. Summer is the best season for outdoor activities. You can arrive via Ireland West Airport Knock, or by train from Dublin to Westport.

Destinations

• Westport & Achill Island
• Galway

Itineraries

• Ultimate Wild Atlantic Way – Drive the entire west coast from north to south, from Donegal to Kinsale, taking in sea cliffs, islands, and peninsulas.
• Northern Ireland & Northwest Loop – Head north from Dublin to Belfast and the Giant's Causeway, then loop back to Galway via Donegal and Mayo.
• Connemara & Mayo Coast – A short road trip from Galway looping through the Connemara wilderness, Killary Harbour, and Achill Island.
• Classic Southern & Western Ireland Loop – A counter-clockwise road trip from Dublin around the southern half of the island, connecting Kilkenny, Kerry, Dingle, a…
• Ireland Car-Free Rail & Bus – Connect Dublin, Galway, Killarney, and Cork using trains, buses, and day tours.