Mayo Heritage sites

Ceide Fields

Beneath the wild bog lands of North Mayo lies Ceide Fields, the most extensive stone age monument in the world; field systems, dwelling areas and megalithic tombs of 5,000 years ago. In addition, the wild flora of the bog is of international importance and is bounded by some of the most spectacular rock formations and cliffs in Ireland.

Croagh Patrick

Croagh Patrick has been a pilgrimage site for hundreds of years in honour of Saint Patrick, Ireland's patron saint, who fasted for forty days on the summit of the mountain in 441 and built a church there. On 'Reek Sunday', the last Sunday in July every year, over 25,000 pilgrims climb the mountain, many of whom climb barefoot.

National Museum of Country Life

Turlough Park House is set in spectacular surroundings, framed by magnificent gardens, reflected in the still waters of its own lake. This is the first branch of the National Museum to be located outside of Dublin, and complements its three sister venues in Dublin.
The National Folk life Collection has been assembled by the Museum's professional staff here, in award-winning galleries, laid out in many ingenious and innovative ways, are the lives of the ordinary people of Ireland from the period 1850-1950.