Things to do in Ballina, Western Ireland: The Best Sights & Landmarks

September 12, 2021 Layne Dawes

Discover the best top things to do in Ballina, Ireland including Belleek Castle Museum, The North Mayo Heritage Centre, Rosserk Friary, St. Muredach's Cathedral, The Humbert Memorial, Saint Mary's Well, Ballina Town Centre, Ballina Ardnaree Friary, Ballina Dolmen, Gore Knox Monument.
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1. Belleek Castle Museum

Belleek House Garrankeel, Ballina Ireland +353 96 22400 [email protected] http://www.belleekcastle.com/history.html
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5.0 based on 231 reviews

Belleek Castle Museum

Learn about the history of Belleek Castle & the story of its inhabitants the Knox-Gore family. Lean about the exciting life of Marshall Doran a sailor who made his fortune from smuggling & antique dealing who later became hotelier & restored Belleek Castle in the 1960's. Visitors will see the original Castle & Marshalls additions to the house such as the Spanish Armada Bar (built from salvaged wood from Spanish Armada shipwrecks) and the Medieval Banquet Hall,. The highlight of the tour will be the Marshall Doran Collection! One of the finest collections of antiques, Jurassic Fossils, Medieval weapons and Medieval Armour in Ireland! Other curiosities include the last wolf shot in Connaught & the bed of Grace O'Malley, Ireland's Pirate Queen.

Reviewed By sandramK8378SD

Went Nov. 2019, great tour, guide fantastically knowledgeable. Would be great for kids as well. Very interesting history. ????

2. The North Mayo Heritage Centre

Enniscoe Castlehill, Ballina F26 FR94 Ireland +353 96 31809 [email protected] http://www.northmayogenealogy.com
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4.5 based on 23 reviews

The North Mayo Heritage Centre

Located within the curtilage of Enniscoe House is the North Mayo Heritage Centre. The centre is dedicated to preserving and promoting the rich heritage of the region. It includes a Family History Research Unit, which provides a genealogy service for clients all over the world. The centre also has a small museum of unique domestic and agricultural artifacts from North Mayo, an exhibition area and a Victorian 3 acre walled organic garden. In addition, there are a number of looped walks around the woods of Enniscoe and an ornamental garden to enjoy. If you wish to find out more or have a question, please click on the link to our website.

3. Rosserk Friary

Ballina Ireland +353 96 70848 http://www.mayo-ireland.ie/en/towns-villages/killala/visitors-guide/rosserk-abbey.html
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4.5 based on 93 reviews

Rosserk Friary

Reviewed By spinellae

Amazingly quiet area with fantastic views of the lake. The friary is beautiful, very peaceful atmosphere.

4. St. Muredach's Cathedral

Ballina Ireland +353 96 70848 http://www.ballinaparish.org
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4.5 based on 49 reviews

St. Muredach's Cathedral

Reviewed By 426brysons - County Dublin, Ireland

Cathedral located along the river Moy, amazing building work and beautiful stained glass windows. Spent some time in there looking at the structure and very peaceful place to go for reflection, well worth a visit

5. The Humbert Memorial

Teeling Street, Ballina Ireland +353 96 70848
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4.5 based on 7 reviews

The Humbert Memorial

6. Saint Mary's Well

N 54 Degrees 10' 16.8,W9 Degrees 8' 37.0, Ballina Ireland
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4.5 based on 17 reviews

Saint Mary's Well

7. Ballina Town Centre

Town Center, Ballina Ireland
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4.5 based on 2 reviews

Ballina Town Centre

8. Ballina Ardnaree Friary

Ardnaree, Ballina Ireland 353-71-61202
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Ballina Ardnaree Friary

9. Ballina Dolmen

Ballina Ireland +353 96 70848
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4.0 based on 27 reviews

Ballina Dolmen

10. Gore Knox Monument

Belleek Woods, Ballina Ireland
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5.0 based on 8 reviews

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