Top Things to do in County Mayo
Things to do in County Mayo, Western Ireland: The Best Churches & Cathedrals
Discover the best top things to do in County Mayo, Ireland including St. Mary's Church, Ballinrobe, Old St. Dympna's Church, Holy Trinity Church, The Abbey, Ballintubber Abbey, Royal Abbey of Cong, Newport Church, St Patrick’s Catholic Church, St Patrick's Church, Saint Deirbhle's Church.
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1. St. Mary's Church, Ballinrobe
2. Old St. Dympna's Church
3. Holy Trinity Church
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By MMMH - Dungarvan, Ireland
Located in the town centre this beautiful church is well worth a visit if you are strolling around Westport. Every doorway and window is decorated on the outside and the interior is simply wonderful, full of Carrera marble and mosaics. A place of serenity and calm.
4. The Abbey
5. Ballintubber Abbey
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 100 reviews
“The Abbey that refused to die” Founded in 1216 by Cathal Crovderg O’Connor, King of Connaught. Among the medieval religious foundations whose ruins dot the Irish countryside, the Abbey is unique. This remarkable Abbey is the only church in Ireland where, for 800 years, Mass has been offered without a break. Experience for yourself the story of “the Abbey that refused to die”. Our video and guides will take you through the stories of Cromwellian burnings, suppression and notorious priest hunter, Sean na Sagart. Guided Tours available daily. Spend some time to savour the atmosphere of quiet contemplation in the grounds. We offer retreats for confirmation students, young adults and adults in the Abbey. In recent years, Ballintubber Abbey has also become a popular wedding venue for couples seeking a distinctive and historic setting. From Ballintubber Abbey, stretching out to Croagh Patrick, is Tochar Phadraig, the ancient pilgrim path. Every year hundreds of pilgrims walk this path – a distance of 35km, and it is now recognised as one of Pilgrim Paths Ireland’s National Walks. Pilgrims must register in the Abbey before setting out, where they will receive maps etc. Church Island is a place of prayer and contemplation, in Lough Carra, associated with the Abbey. The early Church has been restored and the paths, the woods, its grove and inlets portray our salvation journey in an imaginative way. During summer and early autumn groups can spend a day or more on Retreat there. The Celtic Furrow is a Visitor Centre close to the Abbey where visitors can experience the way of life, customs and festivals of long ago through models, paintings, labyrinths etc. It is open during July and August.
Reviewed By Krabate
Beautiful church, very friendly staff. Great place for wedding. The tour to church island AMAZING. Celtic Furrow museum very good, tour guide its fantastic, we got a lot of information about believes in Ireland and history.
6. Royal Abbey of Cong
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 438 reviews
Reviewed By alisonpriceLeeds - Leeds, United Kingdom
Beautiful abbey nice streets and great John Wayne statue. A little gem - lovely drive and nice place to stop
7. Newport Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 25 reviews
8. St Patrick’s Catholic Church
9. St Patrick's Church
10. Saint Deirbhle's Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By RoseMarigold77 - Inishbiggle, Ireland
Living in the area, this had been on my list to explore for a while.. It was not all that easy to find as the road was not signed from the Blacksod quay. But a Polish workman pointed me on saying, "There are some nice places up there" He was right! You come across the graveyards and church almost unexpectedly . A dramatic and peaceful scene of ocean and land. The intimately small ruined church keeps vigilant watch. Utterly beautiful in its simplicity and intimacy. . Some of the nearby gravestones are ancient and breathtaking. WISH they would clear it....A place to linger in prayer and peace. The shape of the ancient stone arches, skilfully and lovingly handbuilt, after so many centuries a testament to faith,
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