Featured Heritage in Mayo
Kiltimagh Museum
Set in the village of Kiltimagh in Co. Mayo, the The Kiltimagh Museumis a small local museum set in a transformed railway station that depicts the story of the town's past, including its fortunes, hardships, and famous residents.
Clew Bay Heritage Centre
Located on the Quay on the shores of Clew Bay in Westport, Co. Mayo, Clew Bay Heritage Centre depicts the region's history in its interpretive centre and serves as Genealogical resource centre.
Westport Heritage Town
Situated on the shores of Clew Bay, in the shadow of Croagh Patrick in Co. Mayo, Westport is one of Ireland's designated heritage towns and one of the country's few planned towns, built around an estate, with elegant tree-lined boulevard and fine Georgian architecture.
National Famine Monument
Along the shores of Clew Bay at the foot of Croagh Patrick, the National Famine Monument is a powerful statue created by renowned sculptor John Behan to commemorate all those died in Ireland's Great Famine of 1845-49.
Famine Musuem and Grainnuaile Visitor Centre
Located in the seaside village of Louisburgh, the Famine Museum and Grannuaile Visitor Centre interprets the great famine and its horrendous impacts on the local communities and vividly recounts the life of Ireland?s infamous 16th century Pirate Queen, Grace O?Malley.
