legends of the land or studying its varied unique environment the
Mayo Gaeltacht has something to suit you.
monasteries, abbeys and castles bear testimony to a rich heritage.
The most historic sites include the Céide Fields, Belderig Prehistoric
Farm, and Glosh Tower. Learn about the local folklore of the Barony of
Erris including the legend of Clann Lir by visiting Ionad Deirbhle
Visitor Centre in Eachleim or The Seanscoil in Ceathrú Thaigdhe.
which was a proselytising mission encouraging conversion to
Protestism. The 80 ruined houses in the Deserted Village at Dugort
are a testimony to hard times and poverty on Achill in times past.
these are Féile Iorras, an international folks arts festival which takes
place in July (Web: www.feileiorras.org) and Féile Gaoth Sáile
(Tel: 097 86868) which was inspired by returning emigrants and
takes place in August. Traditional music lovers can also attend Scoil
Acla, Achill (Tel: 098 47306) or Ceol na Locha in Tuar Mhic Éadaigh
(Tel: 092 44229).
in the Mayo Gaeltacht are a testimony to its pristine environment.