Mayo

County Mayo takes its name from Maigh Eo, the 'plain of the yew trees', and its history reaches deep into prehistory. At Belderrig on the north Mayo coast there is evidence of Mesolithic communities around 4500 BC, and …

Westport House is a fine Georgian mansion overlooking Clew Bay. Ballycroy & West Nephin National Park is a wilderness of blanket bog and mountain heathland. Access is from N59 north of Mulranny. Burrishoole Abbey is 10…

=== Prehistory === There is evidence of human occupation of what is now County Mayo going far back into prehistory. At Belderrig on the north Mayo coast, there is evidence for Mesolithic (Middle Stone Age) communities …

County Mayo (; from Irish Maigh Eo, Contae Mhaigh Eo, meaning 'Plain of the yew trees') is a county in Ireland. In the West of Ireland, in the province of Connacht, it is named after the village of Mayo, now generally k…

Not every kind of help needs tools or a car. Sometimes a walk, a phone call or a coffee together is exactly what someone is missing, especially people who live alone. Would you like to give some time for a chat in Count…

Almost every neighbourhood is home to people with many different first languages. In a language exchange two people learn from each other: half an hour in one language, half an hour in the other. Real friendships often …

Where do you actually meet up when you don't want to stay at home all the time? Youth centre, skate park, library or the meadow by the river: every place has its spots. Which hangouts in County Mayo can you recommend, a…

Your first own money disappears fast if you're not careful. A simple trick: write down everything you spend for one month, and you'll see where it goes. Put a small amount aside at the start of each month before buying …

Spring brings blossom everywhere, summer calls you to the water, autumn leaves glow and winter gets cosy. Which season do you love most in County Mayo, and what do you like to do then? Let us know!

Some words only make sense if you grew up here. Which local expression from County Mayo do you love, and what does it mean? Post it in the comments, ideally with a short explanation for everyone who moved here!

Moving somewhere new often means not knowing anyone yet, and that's exactly when a neighbourhood can show how welcoming it is. Just arrived in County Mayo? Tell us where you're from and what you're looking for. Everyone…

Fresh vegetables, farm cheese or honey from nearby just taste better when you know where they come from. Where do you like to buy local produce in Mitiaro, at the weekly market or straight from the farm? Share your reco…

Sport doesn't have to mean pressure. Bouldering, skating, volleyball in the park or running with friends: the main thing is that you enjoy moving. Many clubs offer free taster sessions. What sport is popular in Mitiaro …