"Mayo - with Irland biggest island, Achill Island" Top 5 Page for this destination County Mayo by himalia11

County Mayo Travel Guide: 255 reviews and 436 photos

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County Mayo is located in the west of Ireland. It has a varied landscape with mountains, lakes, boglands, and a beautiful coastline with several islands. You’ll find Ireland’s holy mountain, Croagh Patrick (around 765 m high) in county Mayo. The largest island is Achill Island – a beautiful place with scenic cliffs, little villages and mountains!

Last visit to County Mayo: Sep 2004
Intro Updated Oct 23, 2004
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Reviews (8)

An Gaeltacht Local Customs (2)

In the northwest of Mayo, including parts of Archill Island, you’ll find a Gaeltacht, which means that Irish is spoken... more travel advice

Turf bogs Local Customs (2)

Turf can be found everywhere in Irland, although we mostly saw those “turf fields” in the west. This photo was taken... more travel advice

Doo Lough Pass Things to Do (6)

The Doo Lough pass is quite harmless compared to those in County Kerry or Cork, but nevertheless it offers you some nice... more travel advice

Coast of North Mayo Things to Do (6)

Especially the coast from Ballycastle to Belderrig is very scenic, with lots of cliffs. On the photo you see the cliffs... more travel advice

Comments (6)

Jim_Eliason May 23, 2012 at 8:44 PM Report Abuse

Nice tips!
abelliot Jul 2, 2005 at 9:22 AM Report Abuse

Nice photos and thanks for the tips, we are heading up that way at the end of this week so thanks for the info, good luck. Tony and Sil
SpagBoll Jun 18, 2005 at 2:09 AM Report Abuse

Nice tips. Your An Gaeltacht comment brought a wry smile. Thank you.
globetrott Apr 22, 2005 at 12:02 PM Report Abuse

excellent infos and lovely pics about the lovely west-coast of Ireland. Achill island is such a beautiful and quiet place !
aadil Jan 7, 2005 at 2:33 AM Report Abuse

Fabulous pictures and lovely tips too!!! How I wish I could be there too!!! Thanks for sharing on VT!!!
RhineRoll Oct 23, 2004 at 12:23 PM Report Abuse

Glad to see those Achill tips and pictures coming up! Did you see this "turf power station near Bangor/Erris?" -- what a deserted area!