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Ballinrobe, Co. Mayo

Ballinrobe (Irish: Baile an Róba) is a thriving market town in County Mayo, it is located on the River Robe, which empties into Lough Mask two kilometers to the west.

Its Catholic Church, St Mary's has beautiful stained glass windows by Harry Clarke (1889 - 1931), one of Ireland's most famous stained glass artists.

Ballinrobe has the only horse racing track in County Mayo and also has a championship golf course. It is also a very popular base for anglers.

Just south west of Ballinrobe are some fascination pre-historic sites, most notably Cairn Daithi, a 22 ft high pile of stones which probably covers a Stone Age passage grave. This is associated with the legendary Battle of Moytura, fought between two ancient tribes - The Fir Bolgs and Tuatha de Danann.

Gardens

Brigit's Garden & Cafe

Oughterard, Co. Galway

Jenny Beale's beautiful themed garden near Oughterard reflects the Celtic festivals and, in addition to woodland trails, ring fort and stone chamber and has a café that is worth a visit in its own right. A walk through the gardens is a ...

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Golf

Ballinrobe Golf Club

Ballinrobe, Co. Mayo
Course Type: Parkland

The Championship Parkland Golf Course at Ballinrobe Golf Club is considered by some, including Padraig Harrington, to be one of the finest in Ireland. Cloonacastle Estate, which dates back to 1238, became the new home for Ballinrobe Golf Club ...

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Self Catering

Bayview Apartment

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Beautifully situated on the shores of Lough Corrib in the grounds of Ashford Castle, this brand new 2 bedroom apartment sleeps up to 7 people and would be equally suitable for a family holiday or a romantic getaway. It’s only 10 minutes ...

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What's On

The Village Market - Oughterard, Co Galway

Tuesdays 10am-6pm

Location: Keoghs Yard,Oughterard

Contact:

email obavillagemarket@gmail.com

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Tourist Attractions

Patrick Pearses Cottage

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Wedding Venues

Lisloughrey Lodge - Cong County Mayo Ireland

The Lodge at Ashford

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Set in the grounds of Ashford Castle, The Lodge at Ashford enjoys one of the most beautiful locations in Ireland, with views down Lough Corrib and, adding interest in the foreground, Lisloughrey Quay with small boats in the harbour and its old st ...

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