1. Croagh Patrick
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Why visit: Ireland’s holy mountain and major pilgrimage site.
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Highlights: Hike to the summit (764 m) for panoramic views over Clew Bay; strong spiritual and historical significance.
2. Achill Island
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Why visit: Ireland’s largest island, linked by a bridge.
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Highlights: Keem Bay (top-tier beach), cliffs, Atlantic Drive, and wild beauty.
3. Westport Town
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Why visit: Charming heritage town and base for exploring Mayo.
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Highlights: Colorful streets, live music, Westport House estate, great food scene.
4. Downpatrick Head
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Why visit: Stunning coastal headland with sea stack (Dún Briste).
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Highlights: Blowholes, cliffs, WWII lookout post, and dramatic ocean views.
5. The Great Western Greenway
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Why visit: 44-km scenic cycling and walking trail.
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Highlights: Runs from Westport to Achill through wild Mayo countryside and along Clew Bay.
6. Ceide Fields
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Why visit: World’s oldest known field systems (over 5,000 years old).
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Highlights: Visitor centre, stone walls beneath the bog, views over Atlantic cliffs.
7. Ballintubber Abbey
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Why visit: 800-year-old abbey still in use — “the abbey that refused to die.”
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Highlights: Sacred site with peaceful gardens and rich history.
8. Killary Harbour (Leenane area)
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Why visit: Ireland’s only fjord, straddling Mayo and Galway.
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Highlights: Boat tours, hiking, aquaculture, and breathtaking mountain views.
9. Ballycroy National Park (Wild Nephin)
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Why visit: Remote, wild bogland and mountain landscapes.
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Highlights: Free visitor centre, dark sky park, rare habitats and trails.
10. Cong
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Why visit: Storybook village on the Mayo-Galway border, famous for The Quiet Man film.
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Highlights: Ashford Castle, Cong Abbey ruins, woodland walks, and fishing.