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
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
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
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.
www.museumsofmayo.com/foxford.htm
Email: foxfordwoollenmills@eircom.net
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
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
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
Belleek Woods
Belleek Woods is situated along the banks of the river Moy directly across the water from the Quay village. It is one of the largest urban forests in Europe comprising of 200 acres of woodlands and trees up to 300 years old. It is a peaceful haven of up to 6 miles of natural forest pathways, two of which are along the banks of the River Moy.
It is an area of great tranquillity, peace and beauty where relaxation comes easy to the beat of lapping water of the Moy and rustling breezes among the great trees. An ideal place to explore the woodlands, bogs, scenery and the chance of seeing native wild life. Walkers can avail of the recently restored picnic area and relax and enjoy the view.
