The amenities in Ennisrone and nearby in County Sligo and the Ballina area are diverse. They include:
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Enniscrone Beach
Ceol Na Mara is located adjacent to Enniscrone beach, one of the finest beaches in Ireland with 5 km of golden sand, set in the beautiful Killala Bay. Famous for its sunsets, hence earning the name "Enniscrone of the Sunsets", Enniscrone beach offers something for everone includling walkers, surfers, sun worshipers and swimmers. 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 in Enniscrone
See our Special Offers Page for Surfing Packages as featured on RTE's "No Frontiers". Ceol Na Mara is an ideal base for surfers, who want to be literally a stones throw from the action! Some of the best surfing in Ireland can be found at Enniscrone and
nearby Easkey, which is one of Europe's premier surfing locations.
Enniscrone Beach is suitable for all levels from learners to the very experienced. Surfing takes place in all year round in Enniscrone where there are a number of excellent surf schools based. For more information; Seventh Wave Surf School - and North West Surf School
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Kilcullens Seaweed Baths Enniscrone
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 Enniscrone
Ceol Na Mara is a short walk to Waterpoint, 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) |
| Places and amenities in Mayo and Sligo within easy reach of Enniscrone: |
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Ballina
Ballina is a 10 minutes car journey from Enniscrone. It is the principal town of the Nort Mayo and West Sligo 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.northmayo.ie |
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Fishing- Sea, River and Lake
For the fishing enthusiast there is world class Game Angling and Sea Angling in Enniscrone and nearby in North Mayo and West Sligo. www.northwestfisheries.ie |
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Ceide Fields
The Ceide Fields in North Mayo is 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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