Out & About in Mayo
Places of Interest - Activites - Golfing
Lake & River Angling/Fishing - Horse Racing
We are located in the heart of the Irish Lake District, which prides itself on the best wild brown trout and salmon fishing in Europe, and within striking distance of more than 20 excellent parkland and links golf courses. Around Ballinrobe there are three local stables with highly trained guides to steer you through scenic treks through unspoiled countryside and take you for a gallop across the miles of golden beaches.
Are an absolute delight. Recognised as one of the premier racing venues and despite its smaller size, provides some of the best racing returns in the country.
From the rugged Twelve Bens mountain range in the north through lake-rich Roundstone Bog to the golden beaches reaching out into the Atlantic Ocean, you’ll know you’re in Connemara by the light that constantly changes the mood and tone of the landscape.
The Burren creates a tapestry of colour and a seductively magical aura which few people leave without some sense of loss. It’s special wildlife habitat and it’s alpine flora nestling in limestone crevices combine with it’s extraordinary array of megalithic monuments to engender an innate sense of spiritual peace.