County Mayo - Towns

Kiltimagh, alias Kiltamagh (Coillte Mach), is a small town in the centre of east Mayo. It owes its origin and early development to a great Sligo-born priest, Rev. Denis O' Hara (1850-1923). Today, Kiltimagh prides itself in preserving its 19th century townscape as well as reviving traditional trades, crafts and cultural events. The town square has a memorial in honour of Anthony Raftery, the last of the great Gaelic bards who was born nearby at Killedan, and a small sculpture park with exhibits by local, national and international artists. An interesting local museum was officially opened in the old railway station office in June 1989 by Thomas Flatley of Boston, a native of the Parish, and surrounding ground has been developed as an artists' retreat park. St. Patricks's Day Pageant and parade in Kiltimagh, with its emphasis on creativity and fun, is now one of the best in Ireland.

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The word Knock comes from the Irish 'Cnoc' meaning hill. Knock village is one of the world's major marian shrines. Over one million pilgrims come here annually to worship at the place where, on August 21st 1879, fifteen people claimed to have seen a vision of the Blessed Virgin, St Joseph , and St John. This took place at the gable end of the church. to one side was a simple altar on which stood a haoled lamb and a cross. The vision was declared genuine following a commission of enquiry organised by the local Archbishop. A recent addition to the church is the Chapel of Reconciliation where pilgrims can find a peaceful haven. It was the focal point of Pope John Paul II's visit to Ireland in 1979. Horan International Airport is called after Monsignor Horan, the local parish priest, whose vision of Knock as an international pilgrimage centre could come by air from overseas. The airport was opened in 1986. There is also a folk museum in Knock which features the significance of the Church in the lives of our forefathers.

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Lousiburgh (Cluain Cearban), which in Irish means 'meadow of the buttercups' was renamed after an uncle of the Marquis of Sligo who, in 1758 helped capture the French fortress of Lousiburgh in Nova Scotia. It is a pleasant town at the mouth of the Bunowen River, 22 km south of Westport. It was founded by the Browne family of Westport House. Louisburgh is the focal point of a region of great natural beauty, a gateway to the romantic solitudes of Glencullin and Doo Lough, and an area with fine blue-flagged sandy beaches. It is a notable district for game fishing, surfing, swimming, mountain climbing and nature trails. Roonah Quay, 6.5 km west, is the starting place for boat trips to Clare Island and Inishturk. The area around Lousiburgh has an interesting archaeological heritage with court-tombs at Aillemore and Formoyle,a wedge-tomb at Srahwee, friaries at Kilgeever and Murrisk, a clapper footbridge (a stone bridge with 37 arches) at Killeen, and many other monuments, especially around Killadoon. There is a beautiful forest walk at Old Head. The Granuaile Centre is now a major attraction in the town.

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Sharing its name with the County this hamlet is located between Claremorris and Castlebar, there are a network of rivers and lakes in the area several of which provide good fishing.

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Mulrany, alias Mallaranny (An Mhala Raithini), is a pretty village located on the isthmus between Clew and Blacksod Bays at the entrance to Corraun peninsula. It has a fine sandy beach and good sporting facilities including golf (9-hole).

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