sightseeing tours mayo

TOUR A Leaving from Kiltimagh will travel to North Mayo area passing through Cill Aodain (home of Raftery the Poet) and stopping at - Fort in Carrowkeel - Monastic site in Bohola - Ballylahan Castle - Foxford Town - Mount Falcon Castle - House - Ballina Town - Moyne Town - Killala Round Tower and Town - Brestagh Ogham Stone - Kilcummin Beach (Landing Place of French forces in 1798) - Downpatrick Head - Promontory Fort and Swallow Holes - Return to Kiltimagh

TOUR B L...

From Ballintubber runs the old pilgrim road to Croagh Patrick, some 22 miles away. The road is known as Tochar Phadraig, after Ireland's patron saint. However, Tochar Phadraig predates Christianity and was probably built around 350AD, as the main route from Cruachan (seat of the Kings of Connacht) to Cruachan Aigle, the pagan name for Croagh Patrick. Guided walks can be arranged from Ballintubber. The route passes through the scenic parishes of Aghagower and Killawalla, through unspoiled cou...