Ballycastle, Co Mayo, Ireland | Drone Fly By

Описание: Ballycastle (Irish: Baile an Chaisil, meaning "town of the fort") is a village in County Mayo, Ireland, situated northwest from Ballina, near Mayo's north coast. It lies on the edge of the Mayo Gaeltacht.

Ballycastle is situated on the coast of north County Mayo, with its northern boundary exposed to the Atlantic Ocean. To the west of the town are the Stags of Broadhaven, to the east lies Killala Bay while to the south are the towns of Ballina and Crossmolina.

Things to do in Ballycastle

1. The Downpatrick Head Experience
One of the most popular things to do in Ballycastle and along the Céide Coast is visit Downpatrick Head which offers panoramic views while you take in the stunning Dún Briste sea-stack from the edge of the cliffs. Marvel at the Spirit of Place Installation overlooking “Poll Na Seantainne”– a spectacular natural blowhole. Here, you’ll also find a number of promontory forts, church remains and a World War Two lookout post and land marker.
Visit: www.northmayo.ie/downpatrick-head-ballycastle-co-mayo/

2. Learn about the world’s earliest farmers at Céide Fields.
Beneath the wild bog-lands of North Mayo lies the Céide Fields, the most extensive Stone Age monument in the world, consisting of field systems, dwelling areas and megalithic tombs over 6,000 years old.

Learn the fascinating story of their discovery and mapping, and take in the view from this award-winning building of some of the most spectacular cliffs in Ireland, before relaxing with a coffee in Brambles Café.

For bookings: +353 (0) 96 43325| Visit: www.ceidefields.com |

3. Celebrate the arts at Ballinglen Arts Foundation.
The Ballinglen Arts Foundation was formed to attract renowned and emerging artists from Ireland and from abroad to live and work in North Mayo, where they could develop their work. This internationally renowned facility plays host to many visiting artists annually, who regularly exhibit their work at the Centre.

The Ballinglen Museum of Art. which opened in July 2020, will showcase the huge Ballinglen Permanent Collection, a nationally significant collection of contemporary art created by visiting artists who have each donated a piece to the Foundation.

Tel: +353 (0) 96 43 184| Visit: www.ballinglenartsfoundation.org | Email: [email protected]

4. Things to do along the Céide Coast – Enjoy a picnic in The Shambles
The Shambles was originally a place for holding cattle before Fair Days. The Ballycastle/Belderrig Development Company embarked on a rejuvenation project and converted it into a lovely public amenity. So why not pack a picnic and head to Ballycastle.

7. Take to the waters of the Wild Atlantic.
Among the things to do in Ballycastle and along The Céide Coast is taking a dip in Belderrig’s natural sea pool, or wetting your toes at Ballycastle’s Bunatrahir Bay (check for local tide information).

There are numerous quality dives around Dún Briste Sea Stack, and dives of varying depths off Horse Island, Belderrig.

There is a long tradition of fishing in Belderrig going back six millennia. Bring your rod, fish from the rocks and see what you can catch!

Tel: 086 791 0365 | For more information: Gráinne Úaile SAC | Email: [email protected]

Info from www.northmayo.ie/things-to-do-in-ballycastle-belderrig-mayos-ceide-coast/