The barony of Erris is located on the north west coast of Co. Mayo in Ireland. Erris is a Gaeltacht region, which means that our native language is still used here, allowing you to experience an Ireland of old. A hidden gem with breathtaking rural scenery, Erris is an outstanding cultural and natural heritage destination.
Erris is a Gaeltacht area. This means that the Irish language (Gaeilge) is spoken here and many of our road signs are in Irish. This can sometimes be confusing for visitors, so before you visit us, please download a list of translated placenames from our website,
At the four corners of Erris, you’ll find: the Neolithic Céide Fields, the unspoilt wilderness of Ballycroy National Park, the towering cliffs at Ceann Iorrais (Erris Head), and the final resting place of the fabled ‘Children of Lir’ – the island of Inis Gluaire.
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June 16 – 19, 2016
The barony of NNEW EWYORK YORK
ERRIS
COUNTY MAYO Achill Island
Erris Beo Festival
CO. SLIGO
phone: +353 (0)97 82292 ext 4 email:
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To Shannon Airport
CO. GALWAY
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Thursday, June 16
Sunday, June 19 SHELL PRO-AM AT CARNE
OPEN GOLF COMP Carne Golf Links, Belmullet, €35pp. Booking essential. Open golf competition on the worldclass links course at Carne. Official handicap required for entry. 0 All day u 097 82292 l
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FESTIVAL 2016
CROSS LOOP WALK Meeting at the trailhead - Cross Abbey (Binghamstown), €5pp. Booking essential. A guided walk with local guide & archaeologist, Agatha Hurst, on the spectacular Cross Loop, overlooking the legendary Inis Gluaire and Inis Gé islands. 0 6pm u 097 82292 (ext 4) l
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MONSTER BBQ Syrons, Carne Golf Links, €12 adults / €8 children. Tickets available from Syrons. A selection of BBQ meats & salads served and cooked on the balcony, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and the deserted islands off the coast of Erris. (Weather permitting) 0 7pm u 097 82292
Saturday, June 18 SPLASH DAY UISCE, Elly Bay. Booking essential. Limited spaces available. €40 per child, €35 for second child from same family. Learn how to surf, sail, kayak, or just enjoy a day of watersports & outdoor adventure! 0 12 noon to 5pm u 097 82111 l
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SHELL PRO-AM AT CARNE
Friday, June 17 PRACTICE ROUNDS Carne Golf Links, Belmullet. Booking essential. Practice rounds for the annual Shell Pro-Am at Carne Golf Links - available for all competitors. 0 All day u 097 82292 l
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Carne Golf Links, Belmullet. Booking essential. In its 18th year, this event is recognised as one of the top Pro-Ams in Ireland and is a key event in the PGA calendar. 0 All day u 097 82292 l
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SEASHORE FORAGING WALK
Carne Golf Links, Belmullet. Booking essential. Day Two of this popular annual golfing event, on a true links course which “now has 27 of the most dramatic, natural duneland holes in the world”, according to R. Hiseman of European Golf Design. 0 All day u 097 82292 l
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SPLASH DAY UISCE, Elly Bay. Booking essential. Limited spaces available. €40 per child, €35 for second child from same family. Learn how to surf, sail, kayak, or just enjoy a day of watersports & outdoor adventure! 0 12 noon to 5pm u 097 82111 l
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ERRIS HEAD LOOP WALK Meeting at the trailhead - Glenlara. €5pp, booking essential. It is unsurprising that Ceann Iorrais is one of the Wild Atlantic Way Discovery Points - this is a spectacular loop walk along historic clifftops. This is a guided walk not to be missed! 0 11am u 097 82292 (ext 4) l
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RÁS NA hEACHLÉIME 10km Halla Naomh Bhreandáin, An Eachléim. €15pp (register on the day). A 10km road race in one of the most scenic places on the Wild Atlantic Way, through the Gaeltacht villages of Eachléim, An Fód Dubh (Blacksod) and Fál Mór. Free tea, coffee & scones afterwards. All proceeds go towards Cancer Care West. More details available on www.runireland.com/events. 0 12pm (Reg. at 10.30am) u 097 85727 l
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Blacksod Pier, €30pp. Booking essential. Board the Nóirín Bán and enjoy a scenic trip across Blacksod Bay to visit our neighbours on Achill Island! (Weather permitting & dependent on numbers) 0 10.30am u 097 85751 / 086 2695851
Meeting at Teach Greannaí, Cornboy. Adults €10, Children €5. Booking essential. Seashore foraging on the Rossport shore with Barbara of Gaol Siar, followed by refreshments at Teach Greannaí, including cake & bread made by Barbara! 0 10.30am sharp (tide dependent) u 097 88935 l
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BELMULLET HERITAGE TRAIL
BELLACORICK BOG LOOP WALK
Meeting at the Broadhaven Bay Hotel front entrance, €5pp. Booking essential. Enjoy a guided walk of the Belmullet Heritage Trail with Agatha Hurst – hear the stories of the sunken SS Tartar, the Children of Lir, and try out the town’s sunclock! 0 2.30pm u 097 82292 (ext 4) l
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Entrance to Bord na Mona (off N59), Bellacorick. €5pp, booking essential. Enjoy a guided walk with Barry Murphy along this newly-approved 13km trail along bog roads, sandy roadways and grassy tracks near the Oweninny River. 0 11am u 086 831 8748
Lúnasa is the perfect place for creative kids & artistic adults! Try our special ‘Go Wild!’ activity (2hrs) or one of the hundreds of great craft kits for you to make & take. While the kids are creating, you can enjoy a tea and coffee and homemade cake in our tearoom, or you can get stuck in! A great treat for dad on Father’s Day or a lovely way to spend some family time. Saturday and Sunday. Prices start from €7.50pp. 0 12 noon – 4pm u Call Rosaleen on 097 20519 l
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CINECLUB NA nÓG
DISCOVER DESERTED ISLANDS
CEATHRÚ THAIDHG LOOP WALK
Áras Inis Gluaire, Belmullet, €5 per child. A fully-supervised, two-hour fun-filled bilingual junior film club (5-12 year olds) – a movie in the cinema & fun activities afterwards! 0 4pm u 097 81079 l
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Blacksod Pier. €30pp (extra for Catch & Cook). Booking essential. Discover the deserted island of Inis Gé Theas with skipper Seán Lavelle, who is a direct descendant of the islanders. Seán can help you to Catch & Cook your own food too! 0 11am u 086 8365983 / 097 85939
Meeting at the shop in Ceathrú Thaidhg village. €5pp, booking essential. Enjoy a guided walk with Barry Murphy along one of Ireland’s most picturesque clifftop loops, with incredible views of Benwee Head and the Stags of Broadhaven. 0 2pm u 086 8318748
CRAFTS & CREATIVITY
CYCLE - BELMULLET TO SCOTCHPORT
BOAT TRIP TO ACHILL ISLAND
MIDNIGHT CORNCRAKE TOUR Meeting at the Talbot Hotel, Belmullet, €5pp. Booking essential. A unique opportunity to hear the corncrake’s call on the Mullet Peninsula in Erris, after a brief talk by the Corncrake Conservation Officer. [In conjunction with Ballycroy National Park and Baile Slachtmhar Bhéal an Mhuirthead / Belmullet Tidy Towns.] 0 9pm u 098 49888 l
[email protected] * A Corncrake B&B package is available in the Talbot Hotel, Belmullet (€65pps, 097 20484) and in the Talbot Lodge in Geesala (€35pps, 097 86000) [subject to availability]
Lúnasa is the perfect place for creative kids & artistic adults! Try our special ‘Go Wild!’ activity (2hrs) or one of the hundreds of great craft kits for you to make & take. While the kids are creating, you can enjoy a tea and coffee and homemade cake in our tearoom, or you can get stuck in! A great treat for dad on Father’s Day or a lovely way to spend some family time. Saturday and Sunday. Prices start from €7.50pp. 0 12 noon – 4pm u Call Rosaleen on 097 20519 l
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CRAFTS & CREATIVITY
Áras Inis Gluaire, Belmullet. Free event. Join the Belmullet Cycling Club for a bike ride to scenic Scotchport. Approx. 20km return trip. (Please bring your own bikes & helmets) 0 3pm u 086 3142771
