West MAYO: Holiday Home Guide
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When you're looking to buy or rent a holiday home in Mayo there are many quaint villages to choose from such as Westport, Castlebar Ballinrobe and Achill Island. County Mayo is located on the West Coast of Ireland, adjacent to places such as Sligo, Roscommon and Galway. County Mayo is quite scenic, and contains hills and lakes, along with the breathtaking coastline. The largest island off the Irish coast, Achill Island, is part of County Mayo. There are also renowned fishing destinations in Mayo. Due to particularly high levels of emigration out of the area, Mayo lost nearly half its population between the time of the potato famine from 1840s to 1901. 1971 saw an all time low population of 109,525, though people have gradually been lured back due to Mayo's uncommon beauty and leisure activities, friendly people, folk music traditions and lively pubs.
There is much to do in County Mayo, in the way of leisure activities, cultural experiences, and becoming familiar with the people and natural life of the area. The aforementioned world-class fishing is a major draw, with places along the River Moy long known as "an angler's paradise". There are many golf courses, cycling, spas and leisure centers, and even surfing available for recreation and relaxation in County Mayo. Unique attractions include Croagh Patrick, Ireland’s holy mountain with the National Famine Memorial at its foot; Knock Shrine, scene of a miraculous apparition in 1879 and Foxford Woolen Mills. There are many abbeys and priories to visit, for a historical glimpse of the West of Ireland such as Ballintubber Abbey. There are also several annual festivals that take place in Mayo, celebrating the folk traditions, arts and heritage of the Irish people.
County Mayo holiday home rental is highly popular among travelers, and growing in prominence, due to the area's unspoilt scenic beauty and active folk traditions and celebrations. The area offers unique opportunities for outdoor living. And when you've tired after a day of breathtaking scenic drives along the coast, hiking, beach combing or golfing, visitors to the area can settle into one of the many pubs for after hours fun, sampling the local ales, hospitality, music and food!
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