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Mayo

Mayo or Mayo Abbey is a village in County Mayo, Ireland. Although the county bears its name, it is not the county seat, which is Castlebar.

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Why go

  • Village in County Mayo, Ireland.
  • Served by Belmullet Aerodrome (BLY).

History

Mayo or Mayo Abbey is a village in County Mayo, Ireland. Although the county bears its name, it is not the county seat, which is Castlebar. Mayo Abbey is a small historic village in south Mayo approximately 16 km to the south of Castlebar and 10 km north west of Claremorris. The village is in a civil parish of the same name.

Where to stay

Crossboyne, Claremorris, Co. Mayo, F12 FT88, Ireland · claremorrisglamping.ie
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Ballintober, Co. Mayo, F12 W825, Ireland · abbeysidebandb.com
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Portroyal, Partry, Co. Mayo, Ireland · thelakeswellnessbb.com
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CARRAGH HOUSE, DAVITT'S TERRACE, Castlebar, Co. Mayo, F23 RH59, Ireland · carragh.ie
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Friarsquarter West, Co. Mayo, Ireland · friarshouse.com
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L17110, Westport Rd, Derrylea, Castlebar, Co. Mayo, Ireland · westbrookhousemayo.com
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Ballinafad, Ballycarra, Co. Mayo, F23 RF88, Ireland · ballinafadhouse.com
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Bellavary, Castlebar, Co. Mayo, Ireland · carrowkeelpark.ie
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Breaffy Rd, Doogary, Castlebar, Co. Mayo, Ireland · doogarryhouse.com
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Westport Rd, Knockacroghery, Castlebar, Co. Mayo, F23 VW73, Ireland · loughlannagh.ie
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Knocknageehy, Castlebar, Co. Mayo, Ireland · woodviewlodgebb.hotelb2.top
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Ballyhaunis Rd, Coilmore, Claremorris, Co. Mayo, F12 FH70, Ireland · conways.m4hotel.com
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Unnamed Road, Cappaghduff West, Co. Mayo, Ireland · groff.tripcombined.com
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John Moore Rd, The Green, Castlebar, Co. Mayo, Ireland · rosegarden.tripcombined.com
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Lannagh Rd, Knockacroghery, Castlebar, Co. Mayo, Ireland · theellisonhotel.ie
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Old Westport Road, Castlebar, Co. Mayo, F23 R288, Ireland · tfroyal.ie
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Dalton St, Clare, Claremorris, Co. Mayo, F12 V582, Ireland · daltoninn.com
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New Antrim St, Knockthomas, Castlebar, Co. Mayo, F23 DT35, Ireland · ivytowerhotel.com
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Aghinish, Ballinrobe, Co. Mayo, Ireland · keellodge.com
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Ballintober, Co. Mayo, F12 R2P4, Ireland · tranquilescapesbb.com
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Ballymacragh, Westport Rd, Castlebar, Co. Mayo, F23 E377, Ireland · mayo-accommodation.com
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Octagon, Cahernamart, Westport, Co. Mayo, F28 X206, Ireland · mochabeans.com
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Clydagh Lodge, Rockfield, Turlough, Co. Mayo, F23 KT51, Ireland
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Clogher National School, Killeen, Clogher, Co. Mayo, Ireland
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Rooskybeg, Claremorris, Co. Mayo, F12 X289, Ireland
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Portroyal, Partry, Co. Mayo, Ireland
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Árd Clár, Clare, Claremorris, Co. Mayo, Ireland
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Aidan’s Island, Kilfea, Islandeady, Co. Mayo, F23 RY86, Ireland
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Abbey St, Friarsquarter West, Ballinrobe, Co. Mayo, F31 HW42, Ireland
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Dalton St, Clare, Claremorris, Co. Mayo, Ireland
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Unit 2, Spencer St, Curragh, Castlebar, Co. Mayo, Ireland · theconnaught.hotelb2.top
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Restaurants & places to go

Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway, step-free access
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Regional, Sandwich, Mexican, Restaurant · Features: vegan options · Chapel Lane, Claremorris, F12
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Pizza, Fast Food · Pizza fast food
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Fast Food · Features: step-free access
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Fast Food · fast food
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Restaurant · restaurant
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Cafe · cafe
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Airports

Ireland West Airport (NOC) 26 km to the centre
Charlestown, MO, IE — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 3 airlines (Ryanair, Flybe, Aer Lingus) · direct flights to 15 destinations incl. Alicante, Arrecife, Birmingham, Bristol, East Midlands… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 15 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

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Belmullet Aerodrome (BLY) 79 km to the centre
Belmullet, MO, IE — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
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Ballyvarry Airstrip 15 km to the centre
Loughkeeran, MO, IE
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Coill an tSíáin Airstrip 28 km to the centre
Killateeaun, MO, IE
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Where things are

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Photographs

When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Belmullet Aerodrome (BLY); 4 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Mayo. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach

Private aviation

On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.

Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
Charter, management, FBO, MRO · Managed fleet worldwide · General Dynamics company: charter, completions and FBOs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.