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Enniscrone beach
For years Enniscrone has been the seaside resort for much of Mayo and Sligo. There are 5km of safe, clean golden beaches.
Enniscrone beach is very safe for children with the large sand dunes to play in as well as a supervised playground and amusements. |
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Surfing
Some of the best surfing in Ireland can be had at Enniscrone and
Easkey is one of Europe's premier surfing locations.
Surfing takes place in Easkey all year round. The breaks in Easkey
are suitable for experienced surfers only, however surfing lessons are
available at local beaches for the not so experienced.
www.westsligo.com |
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Seaweed Baths
Open for business since 1912, the historic Kilcullen's Seaweed Baths are only a few minutes walk from Ceol Na Mara. This unique facility offers therapeutic hot sea-water seaweed baths. The Seaweed Baths are a must for visitors to the area. www.kilcullenseaweedbaths.com |
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Waterpoint and Sunset Spa
Waterpoint is an indoor water leisure facility including a water slide, kiddies fun pool with interactive features and 4-lane, 16.5m pool. This facility also boasts a fully equipped gym, adult health suite with sauna, steam room and spa pool.
Waterpoint link (www.waterpoint.ie)
A recent addition to Waterpoint is The Sunset Spa (www.sunsetspa.ie) |
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Ballina
Ballina is a 10 minutes car journey from Enniscrone. It is the principal town of the Moy Valley Region. Ballina, famous for Salmon fishing is suitably poised on the River Moy. The streets are packed with shops, award winning pubs and superb restaurants.
www.themoyvalley.com |
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Fishing- Sea, River and Lake
For the fishing enthusiast wMoyvalleyho visits the area there is great variety. www.northwestfisheries.ie |
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Ceide Fields
The Ceide Fields are situated on the R314 between Ballycastle and Belderrig, only 40 minutes from Enniscrone. The Ceide Fields are the most extensive stone-age field system in the world. There is an award-winning visitor centre, which interprets this 5,000-year-old site as well as the local geology. www.museumsofmayo.com/ceide.htm |
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Foxford Woollen Mills Visitor Centre
St. Joseph's Place, Foxford is 30 minutes from Enniscrone. The tour traces the success story of this 100-year-old enterprise, established by Mother Agnes Morrogh Bernard, which has placed the products of the mills in the most exclusive shops and boutiques around the world. Facilities and services include: multi-lingual tours, mill shop, restaurant, art gallery, tourist information point, bureau de change.
Web: www.museumsofmayo.com/foxford.htm
Email: foxfordwoollenmills@eircom.net |
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Culkins Emigration Museum
Situated in Dromore West, just 20 minutes from Enniscrone this museum revisits the era when emigration from Ireland was the only hope of a better life. The purpose built museum is sited where once stood Daniel Culkin's Shipping and Emigration Agency which operated from the 19th century until the 1930's. |
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Tom Hennigan's Heritage Farm
Situated in Killasser near Swinford and only 50 minutes from Enniscrone this heritage farm demonstrates traditional farming methods at a thatched 19th century farmhouse. The Hennigan's struggle for survival on the small farm is recounted by the family. www.hennigansheritage.com |
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Fr. Peyton Centre
The Fr. Peyton Centre is located in Attymass near Bonniconlon just 30 minutes from Enniscrone. This centre commemorates the life and times of the famous Rosary priest. Situated in an idyllic rural location the centre has an atmosphere of prayer as well as a contemplative garden and interpretative centre. www.museumsofmayo.com/peyton.htm |
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National museum of country living, Turlough Castlebar
National Museum of Country Life at Turlough Park near Castlebar is now home to the National Museum of Ireland Folklife Collection. It is the only branch of the National Museum outside Dublin. Open 6 days, Closed Mondays. www.museum.ie
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