Belmullet

Belmullet (Béal an Mhuirthead) is a thriving town on the Mullet Peninsula in the barony of Erris, County Mayo, in the west of Ireland. Although officially part of the Mayo Gaeltacht, it is both an English and Irish speaking town. The area plays host in summer months to large amounts of students enrolled in local Irish language summer schools.

The Mullet Peninsula together with Erris is an area of North Mayo rich in folklore, tradition, history and culture. It is known for its fishing lakes, rivers and sea-angling off Broadhaven Bay, and is a popular and picturesque holiday destination, particularly in mid-August when it has its annual "Lá an Logha"(Fair Day) to welcome its many emigrants and visitors.

There are plenty of beautiful beaches nearby. The area is also developing a reputation among surfers as a great surfing spot, as well as being a haven for windsurfers and sailors. Golfers will not feel missed out - Belmullet is home to the legendary Carne Golf Links. They are amongs the most challenging and remote around and well worth the trip.

This is one of the most remote areas in Ireland and can be a very invigorating and refreshing area.

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