Guidebook for the Bed in Barn area

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Guidebook for the Bed in Barn area

Arts & Culture

The Jackie Clarke Collection In the North Mayo town of Ballina, the local businessman Jackie Clarke was an avid collector of Irish historical material. The collection is the most important private collection of Irish history material in public hands, comprising over 100,000 items spanning 400 years. It includes artefacts associated with Theobald Wolfe Tone; letters from Michael Collins, Douglas Hyde, Michael Davitt and O’Donovan Rossa. It also contains rare books, proclamations, posters, political cartoons, pamphlets, handbills, works by Sir John Lavery, maps, hunger strike material and personal items from Leaders of the 1916 Rising.
Ballina
The Jackie Clarke Collection In the North Mayo town of Ballina, the local businessman Jackie Clarke was an avid collector of Irish historical material. The collection is the most important private collection of Irish history material in public hands, comprising over 100,000 items spanning 400 years. It includes artefacts associated with Theobald Wolfe Tone; letters from Michael Collins, Douglas Hyde, Michael Davitt and O’Donovan Rossa. It also contains rare books, proclamations, posters, political cartoons, pamphlets, handbills, works by Sir John Lavery, maps, hunger strike material and personal items from Leaders of the 1916 Rising.
Foxford Woollen Mills is one of the last working mills in Ireland, a country with a strong historic tradition of weaving. Foxford products represent hundreds of years of skill, dedication and commitment and a passion for craftsmanship that will never fade. With the help of award winning Irish designers, Foxford has revived an age old craft with clean, contemporary designs, vibrant colours and softer finishes while remaining dedicated to a superior level of hand finished quality. Above all, Foxford remains a brand that is quintessentially Irish.
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福克斯福德毛呢廠
Providence Road
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Foxford Woollen Mills is one of the last working mills in Ireland, a country with a strong historic tradition of weaving. Foxford products represent hundreds of years of skill, dedication and commitment and a passion for craftsmanship that will never fade. With the help of award winning Irish designers, Foxford has revived an age old craft with clean, contemporary designs, vibrant colours and softer finishes while remaining dedicated to a superior level of hand finished quality. Above all, Foxford remains a brand that is quintessentially Irish.
GIFT SHOP A small gift shop of handmade Books and Blackboards. From music themed note books and ring binders, to jewellery as earrings and brooches, to traditional hand bound books and exquisite bindings. Piggelmee books and Blackboards is the sister part of the Ox Bindery, a conservation studio of books paper and parchment. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Ineke and Benjamin 353 719181916 ------------------------------------------------------------------- http://oxbindery.ie/ http://piggelmee.oxbindery.ie/
Bed in Barn
GIFT SHOP A small gift shop of handmade Books and Blackboards. From music themed note books and ring binders, to jewellery as earrings and brooches, to traditional hand bound books and exquisite bindings. Piggelmee books and Blackboards is the sister part of the Ox Bindery, a conservation studio of books paper and parchment. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Ineke and Benjamin 353 719181916 ------------------------------------------------------------------- http://oxbindery.ie/ http://piggelmee.oxbindery.ie/

Parks & Nature

Cycling roads, trails and loopwalks
A national loopwalk, (6 km/ 1h. 30 min, 90 climb) and just 6 km from the Bed in Barn. This walk takes you on lakeshore tracks, laneways and minor roads in a loop around the shoreline of Lough Easkey, which is situated in the heart of the Ox Mountain range. This is a wild and deserted area so enjoy the peaceful mountain, lake and bog landscape. It is a boggy trail, and wet under foot. Boots and water-proofs are recommended. ============================================= Detailed Description A-B. From the trailhead, follow the purple arrow for just 30 metres to a junction with a sandy roadway going left on the lakeshore. Note that a yellow arrow (for the long distance Sligo Way) points straight on here, but you turn left onto the lakeshore. Continue to follow the sandy roadway for 800 metres to reach a bridge over the Easkey River. After another 100 metres the loop turns right at a fenced area (water treatment plant) and then turns left to follow parallel to the lakeshore. ------------------------------------------------------------------ B-C. Follow the purple arrows as the loop travels along the lakeshore for almost 2 kilometres. Towards the end of the lakeshore section the loop turns right and ascends above a derelict farmhouse and buildings. Shortly afterwards it descends to join an old laneway and continues along the lakeshore for more than 500 metres to reach a point where the Sligo Way (yellow arrows and walking man) joins from your right. Continue straight at this waymarker, staying on the lakeshore. ------------------------------------------------------------------- C-D. The laneway continues for almost 1 kilometre along the shoreline before veering right and crossing some open ground by a farmhouse to reach a surfaced road, turn left here. -------------------------------------------------------------------- D-A. It’s only 1.5 kilometres back to the trailhead - enjoy the views! =========================================== Ascent 230m/90m Distance 6km/1hr 30 mins - 2hrs Grade Moderate Minimum Gear Hiking Boots, raingear, snacks, fluid and mobile phone Services Tubbercurry (22km) Terrain Lakeshore tracks, laneways and minor roads Trailhead Lough Easkey, Co. Sligo --------------------------------------------------------------- http://www.irishtrails.ie/Trail/Lough-Easkey-Loop/541/ http://www.discoverireland.ie/Activities-Adventure/lough-easkey-looped-walk/84249
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Easky Lough
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A national loopwalk, (6 km/ 1h. 30 min, 90 climb) and just 6 km from the Bed in Barn. This walk takes you on lakeshore tracks, laneways and minor roads in a loop around the shoreline of Lough Easkey, which is situated in the heart of the Ox Mountain range. This is a wild and deserted area so enjoy the peaceful mountain, lake and bog landscape. It is a boggy trail, and wet under foot. Boots and water-proofs are recommended. ============================================= Detailed Description A-B. From the trailhead, follow the purple arrow for just 30 metres to a junction with a sandy roadway going left on the lakeshore. Note that a yellow arrow (for the long distance Sligo Way) points straight on here, but you turn left onto the lakeshore. Continue to follow the sandy roadway for 800 metres to reach a bridge over the Easkey River. After another 100 metres the loop turns right at a fenced area (water treatment plant) and then turns left to follow parallel to the lakeshore. ------------------------------------------------------------------ B-C. Follow the purple arrows as the loop travels along the lakeshore for almost 2 kilometres. Towards the end of the lakeshore section the loop turns right and ascends above a derelict farmhouse and buildings. Shortly afterwards it descends to join an old laneway and continues along the lakeshore for more than 500 metres to reach a point where the Sligo Way (yellow arrows and walking man) joins from your right. Continue straight at this waymarker, staying on the lakeshore. ------------------------------------------------------------------- C-D. The laneway continues for almost 1 kilometre along the shoreline before veering right and crossing some open ground by a farmhouse to reach a surfaced road, turn left here. -------------------------------------------------------------------- D-A. It’s only 1.5 kilometres back to the trailhead - enjoy the views! =========================================== Ascent 230m/90m Distance 6km/1hr 30 mins - 2hrs Grade Moderate Minimum Gear Hiking Boots, raingear, snacks, fluid and mobile phone Services Tubbercurry (22km) Terrain Lakeshore tracks, laneways and minor roads Trailhead Lough Easkey, Co. Sligo --------------------------------------------------------------- http://www.irishtrails.ie/Trail/Lough-Easkey-Loop/541/ http://www.discoverireland.ie/Activities-Adventure/lough-easkey-looped-walk/84249
Close to the castle tower, you will find a rocky beach with small pools at low tide. The rocks are covered with coral fossils.
Easkey
Close to the castle tower, you will find a rocky beach with small pools at low tide. The rocks are covered with coral fossils.
Description: This is a remarkably scenic walk around the shores of picturesque Lough Talt. The lake and its surroundings are home to a diverse range of bird life, with wild ducks, swans and dippers to be seen overhead. The lake also boasts an abundance of brown trout, making it a popular destination with anglers. ============================================ The route The first section of this walk is along a lakeshore track with the return journey along a busy road. For this reason families with young children may prefer to make their return back along the same track. Follow the track along the western shore of the lake. Head uphill from the lake, past the ruins of some houses, through the gates and onto an old road. Take a right turn onto the R294 near the gap and follow the main road back along the eastern side of the lakeshore. ====================================== Lough Talt Walk Ascent: 30m Length: 5.5km Time: 1hr Grade: Moderate Minimum Gear: Hiking boots, raingear, snacks, fluid & mobile phone OSI Map: Series 24 Services: Tubbercurry Terain: Lakeshore tracks, laneways & a busy regional road
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Lough Talt
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Description: This is a remarkably scenic walk around the shores of picturesque Lough Talt. The lake and its surroundings are home to a diverse range of bird life, with wild ducks, swans and dippers to be seen overhead. The lake also boasts an abundance of brown trout, making it a popular destination with anglers. ============================================ The route The first section of this walk is along a lakeshore track with the return journey along a busy road. For this reason families with young children may prefer to make their return back along the same track. Follow the track along the western shore of the lake. Head uphill from the lake, past the ruins of some houses, through the gates and onto an old road. Take a right turn onto the R294 near the gap and follow the main road back along the eastern side of the lakeshore. ====================================== Lough Talt Walk Ascent: 30m Length: 5.5km Time: 1hr Grade: Moderate Minimum Gear: Hiking boots, raingear, snacks, fluid & mobile phone OSI Map: Series 24 Services: Tubbercurry Terain: Lakeshore tracks, laneways & a busy regional road
Knocknarea: 1 h, 2.5 km Knocknarea dominates the skyline of west Sligo and is well known for its huge flat topped cairn which is believed to be the resting place of the legendary Queen Maeve of Connacht. The tomb has been classified as a Neolithic passage tomb and is estimated to be the largest in Ireland outside of the Boyne Valley measuring some 55 meters across and 10 meters in height. A large number of hut sites have also been found. This is a very rewarding climb with spectacular views in all directions, including the Ox Mountains, Lough Gill, and Slieve League in Donegal and on a clear day Croagh Patrick in the distance ============================================ The Route The walk begins at the base of the mountain in the car park. Follow the path from the car park up the hill. The walk gets steeper from the kissing gate and continues up to the cairn, returning by the same route. The terrain is quite steep and rugged as you move closer to the summit. Care is advised when descending from the mountain as it may be slippery underfoot particularly following wet weather. Please note: Dogs must be kept on a lead Please note: Do not climb the cairn ======================================== Did you know? Queen Meave of Connacht was the daughter of a former High King of Ireland, King Eochaid. Meave was a jealous woman; according to legend as a young girl she killed her own sister over a row concerning a man. We are told that Meave was married many times. Infact some historians believe that Meave was not a real person at all but a goddess of sovereignty and that in order for a man to become king he had to symbolically marry Meave the goddess. =========================================== Knocknarea Ascent: 329m Length: 2.5km Time: 1 Hour Grade: Moderate Minimum Gear: Sturdy walking/trekking shoes and fluids OSI Map: Series 25 Services: Strandhill Terain: Mountain trail ======================================= http://www.sligowalks.ie/?pagid=knocknarea&menu1_topicid=walks
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Knocknarea
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Knocknarea: 1 h, 2.5 km Knocknarea dominates the skyline of west Sligo and is well known for its huge flat topped cairn which is believed to be the resting place of the legendary Queen Maeve of Connacht. The tomb has been classified as a Neolithic passage tomb and is estimated to be the largest in Ireland outside of the Boyne Valley measuring some 55 meters across and 10 meters in height. A large number of hut sites have also been found. This is a very rewarding climb with spectacular views in all directions, including the Ox Mountains, Lough Gill, and Slieve League in Donegal and on a clear day Croagh Patrick in the distance ============================================ The Route The walk begins at the base of the mountain in the car park. Follow the path from the car park up the hill. The walk gets steeper from the kissing gate and continues up to the cairn, returning by the same route. The terrain is quite steep and rugged as you move closer to the summit. Care is advised when descending from the mountain as it may be slippery underfoot particularly following wet weather. Please note: Dogs must be kept on a lead Please note: Do not climb the cairn ======================================== Did you know? Queen Meave of Connacht was the daughter of a former High King of Ireland, King Eochaid. Meave was a jealous woman; according to legend as a young girl she killed her own sister over a row concerning a man. We are told that Meave was married many times. Infact some historians believe that Meave was not a real person at all but a goddess of sovereignty and that in order for a man to become king he had to symbolically marry Meave the goddess. =========================================== Knocknarea Ascent: 329m Length: 2.5km Time: 1 Hour Grade: Moderate Minimum Gear: Sturdy walking/trekking shoes and fluids OSI Map: Series 25 Services: Strandhill Terain: Mountain trail ======================================= http://www.sligowalks.ie/?pagid=knocknarea&menu1_topicid=walks
BenBulben Loopwalk (4 km, 1,5 h) Description: Undoubtedly Ireland’s most distinctive mountain, Benbulbin is sometimes referred to as Ireland’s own Table Mountain. The most distinctive peak among the Dartry range, it was formed during the ice age by massive glaciers segmenting the landscape. -------------------------------------------------------------------- The route Gortarowey is all weather in nature consisting of a hard surfaced finish and is suitable for all ages and abilities. The trail begins in a secluded forest area before opening out to provide genuinely stunning close up views of Benbulbin head. Later in the walk panoramic views of Donegal Bay are also available with the mountains of Donegal including Slieve League highly prominent in addition to Mullaghmore and Classiebawn Castle. ------------------------------------------------------------------ *Sections of this route cross Coillte property, for up to date information on diversions/closures due to tree felling, please visit www.coillteoutdoors.ie -------------------------------------------------------------------- Did you know? Benbulben literary pedigree is arguably unrivalled in Ireland due to its links to William Butler Yeats, the famous poet, who is buried at Drumcliffe churchyard some 6km from trail head of this walk. ------------------------------------------------------------ The steeper sides of Benbulben are formed from large amounts of Dartry limestone, with the smoother sides composed of shale. The unusual landscape houses an equally eclectic mix of flora and fauna, including Arctic alpine plants, wild hares, foxes and choughs. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Benbulbin (Gortarowey) Looped Walk Ascent: 30m Length: 4km Time: 1.5 Hours Waymarking: Red Grade: Easy Minimum Gear: Strudy walking/trekking boots, snacks, liquids and mobile phone OSI Map: Series 16 Services: Grange Terain: All weather hard surface -------------------------------------------------------------------- How to get there: Take the N15 road north of Sligo for 8km. Continue for1.6km after Drumcliff village. Take the right-hand turn signposted Barnaribbon up by a thatched cottage. Follow the road straight ahead, and keep left where the road veers right. This will bring you to a car park on your left under Benbulben. (for exact detail enter your starting point into the field above) ------------------------------------------------------------------- http://www.sligowalks.ie/?pagid=benbulben-gortarowey-
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Ben Bulben
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BenBulben Loopwalk (4 km, 1,5 h) Description: Undoubtedly Ireland’s most distinctive mountain, Benbulbin is sometimes referred to as Ireland’s own Table Mountain. The most distinctive peak among the Dartry range, it was formed during the ice age by massive glaciers segmenting the landscape. -------------------------------------------------------------------- The route Gortarowey is all weather in nature consisting of a hard surfaced finish and is suitable for all ages and abilities. The trail begins in a secluded forest area before opening out to provide genuinely stunning close up views of Benbulbin head. Later in the walk panoramic views of Donegal Bay are also available with the mountains of Donegal including Slieve League highly prominent in addition to Mullaghmore and Classiebawn Castle. ------------------------------------------------------------------ *Sections of this route cross Coillte property, for up to date information on diversions/closures due to tree felling, please visit www.coillteoutdoors.ie -------------------------------------------------------------------- Did you know? Benbulben literary pedigree is arguably unrivalled in Ireland due to its links to William Butler Yeats, the famous poet, who is buried at Drumcliffe churchyard some 6km from trail head of this walk. ------------------------------------------------------------ The steeper sides of Benbulben are formed from large amounts of Dartry limestone, with the smoother sides composed of shale. The unusual landscape houses an equally eclectic mix of flora and fauna, including Arctic alpine plants, wild hares, foxes and choughs. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Benbulbin (Gortarowey) Looped Walk Ascent: 30m Length: 4km Time: 1.5 Hours Waymarking: Red Grade: Easy Minimum Gear: Strudy walking/trekking boots, snacks, liquids and mobile phone OSI Map: Series 16 Services: Grange Terain: All weather hard surface -------------------------------------------------------------------- How to get there: Take the N15 road north of Sligo for 8km. Continue for1.6km after Drumcliff village. Take the right-hand turn signposted Barnaribbon up by a thatched cottage. Follow the road straight ahead, and keep left where the road veers right. This will bring you to a car park on your left under Benbulben. (for exact detail enter your starting point into the field above) ------------------------------------------------------------------- http://www.sligowalks.ie/?pagid=benbulben-gortarowey-

Sightseeing

Easkey (Easky) and its surrounding countryside boasts a host of historical sites and tourist attractions. Easky is a small authentic fishery village. At the end of the riverbank you will find a castle tower (not open for the public) O'Dowd Castle Built in 1207, the castle was home to the O'Dowd chieftains of the barony of Tireragh (West Sligo), having been originally built for Oliver McDonnell who came to the area to marry an O'Dowd widow. Although much of the original structure has been lost over time, the main body of the castle remains. Situated adjacent to Easkey pier, the 63 feet high castle is a dominant landmark and the highest part is known as the 'Sailor's Bed. ========================================= Easkey Bridge Built in 1847 after the old bridge was washed away in 1844, Easkey bridge provides access to the village from the Sligo side of the area. The Bullance stone built into the bridge wall is a symbolic drinking trough, which qualified the village to hold a "Fair Day". The water in the stone is reputedly a cure for skin infections. Hangings took place in the early 19th century from the bridge. =========================================== The Split Rock A mile south of Easkey on the R297, heading towards Sligo, is the unusual Ice Age boulder known locally as the 'Split Rock'. Local legend holds that the rock was split as a result of an argument between two giants on the Ox Mountains, one of whom was Fionn MacCumhaill. It is said that if someone dares to go through the split three times, the rock will close in on them! =========================================== The Abbey Situated in the centre of the village, Easkey Abbey and graveyard dates back to Medieval times. The graveyard holds some uniquely designed tombstones and was in use until Roslee cemetery opened in 1888.
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Easky
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Easkey (Easky) and its surrounding countryside boasts a host of historical sites and tourist attractions. Easky is a small authentic fishery village. At the end of the riverbank you will find a castle tower (not open for the public) O'Dowd Castle Built in 1207, the castle was home to the O'Dowd chieftains of the barony of Tireragh (West Sligo), having been originally built for Oliver McDonnell who came to the area to marry an O'Dowd widow. Although much of the original structure has been lost over time, the main body of the castle remains. Situated adjacent to Easkey pier, the 63 feet high castle is a dominant landmark and the highest part is known as the 'Sailor's Bed. ========================================= Easkey Bridge Built in 1847 after the old bridge was washed away in 1844, Easkey bridge provides access to the village from the Sligo side of the area. The Bullance stone built into the bridge wall is a symbolic drinking trough, which qualified the village to hold a "Fair Day". The water in the stone is reputedly a cure for skin infections. Hangings took place in the early 19th century from the bridge. =========================================== The Split Rock A mile south of Easkey on the R297, heading towards Sligo, is the unusual Ice Age boulder known locally as the 'Split Rock'. Local legend holds that the rock was split as a result of an argument between two giants on the Ox Mountains, one of whom was Fionn MacCumhaill. It is said that if someone dares to go through the split three times, the rock will close in on them! =========================================== The Abbey Situated in the centre of the village, Easkey Abbey and graveyard dates back to Medieval times. The graveyard holds some uniquely designed tombstones and was in use until Roslee cemetery opened in 1888.
Rathlee Tower Rathlee Tower is an historical landmark 3 miles from Easkey. The tower served as a watch-out post during the 19th century and was used during the 2nd World War as a lookout post. Today all that remains of the tower are the four walls.
Rathlee
Rathlee Tower Rathlee Tower is an historical landmark 3 miles from Easkey. The tower served as a watch-out post during the 19th century and was used during the 2nd World War as a lookout post. Today all that remains of the tower are the four walls.
WORKHOUSE You will find the workhouse from Dromore West, just outside Dromore West heading to Ballina. At present it is privately owened and not open to the public, but you can walk around and get a good impression of this “the most feared and hated institution ever established in Ireland.” The workhouse was an institution which operated in Ireland for a period of some 80 years, from the early 1840s to the early 1920s. There were 163 workhouses in total. If people could not support themselves, they could come into the workhouse. Here they would do some work in return for food. People had to stay and live in the workhouse and so the system was known as indoor relief. The whole family had to enter together. This was a way for the landlords to clear the land of tenants who could not pay rent. Life in the workhouse was meant to be harsh so as not to encourage people to stay. One of the cruellest aspects of the workhouse was that family members were split up into separate quarters. Children aged two or less could stay with their mothers. Sometimes, family members never saw each other again. The workhouse was not a prison. People could leave if they liked. The high walls surrounding the workhouses were for keeping out, not for keeping people in.
Dromore West
WORKHOUSE You will find the workhouse from Dromore West, just outside Dromore West heading to Ballina. At present it is privately owened and not open to the public, but you can walk around and get a good impression of this “the most feared and hated institution ever established in Ireland.” The workhouse was an institution which operated in Ireland for a period of some 80 years, from the early 1840s to the early 1920s. There were 163 workhouses in total. If people could not support themselves, they could come into the workhouse. Here they would do some work in return for food. People had to stay and live in the workhouse and so the system was known as indoor relief. The whole family had to enter together. This was a way for the landlords to clear the land of tenants who could not pay rent. Life in the workhouse was meant to be harsh so as not to encourage people to stay. One of the cruellest aspects of the workhouse was that family members were split up into separate quarters. Children aged two or less could stay with their mothers. Sometimes, family members never saw each other again. The workhouse was not a prison. People could leave if they liked. The high walls surrounding the workhouses were for keeping out, not for keeping people in.
Lissadell House and Gardens is situated on the shores of Sligo Bay, 7 km north of Sligo on the Bundoran/Donegal Road, and is very clearly signposted from both Sligo, and Bundoran. The historic and literary associations of Lissadell and the natural beauty of its setting with sea, woodland and mountains makes Lissadell one of the North West’s premier tourism attractions. Lissadell was the birthplace of Constance Markievicz, one of the leaders of the 1916 Rising, and was also a favourite retreat for the poet William Butler Yeats. Over a hundred years ago the Lissadell led Europe in horticultural excellence, with world famous gardens operating commercially, with over 200 people employed at Lissadell in 1906. Since 2003, Lissadell House and Gardens have undergone large scale restoration, and visitors are offered a large variety of attractions. The House has a stunning art collection, and newly opened servants’ quarters, with a the Victorian Kitchen Garden, and Alpine Seashore Rockery Garden. Open throughout selected days 2016. May 1- Sept 30, From: 10.30am-6pm. Lissadell is a family home and admission to the House and Gardens are by permission only. Please refer to website for further information.
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Lissadell House
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Lissadell House and Gardens is situated on the shores of Sligo Bay, 7 km north of Sligo on the Bundoran/Donegal Road, and is very clearly signposted from both Sligo, and Bundoran. The historic and literary associations of Lissadell and the natural beauty of its setting with sea, woodland and mountains makes Lissadell one of the North West’s premier tourism attractions. Lissadell was the birthplace of Constance Markievicz, one of the leaders of the 1916 Rising, and was also a favourite retreat for the poet William Butler Yeats. Over a hundred years ago the Lissadell led Europe in horticultural excellence, with world famous gardens operating commercially, with over 200 people employed at Lissadell in 1906. Since 2003, Lissadell House and Gardens have undergone large scale restoration, and visitors are offered a large variety of attractions. The House has a stunning art collection, and newly opened servants’ quarters, with a the Victorian Kitchen Garden, and Alpine Seashore Rockery Garden. Open throughout selected days 2016. May 1- Sept 30, From: 10.30am-6pm. Lissadell is a family home and admission to the House and Gardens are by permission only. Please refer to website for further information.
CEIDE FIELDS Beneath the wild boglands 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. The stone walled fields, extending over thousands of acres are almost 6,000 years old, the oldest known in the world. They are covered by a natural blanket bog with its own unique vegetation and wildlife. The Visitor Centre has won several awards, including the Gold Medal for architecture. It is located beside some of the most spectacular cliffs and rock formations in Ireland and a viewing platform is positioned on the edge of the 110m high cliff. =========================================== Visitors are advised to wear weather protective clothing and footwear suitable for walking on uneven terrain. =========================================== Contact Details Address: Ballycastle, Co. Mayo. Telephone: +353 96 43325 Fax: +353 96 43261 Email: ceidefields@opw.ie ------------------------------------------------------------------ Opening Hours 24th March - End May 2016 : Daily 10.00 - 17.00 June - End September 2016 : Daily 10.00 - 18.00 1st October - 2nd November 2016 : Daily 10.00 - 17.00 Last tour 1 hour before closing. Winter months - available for group bookings. Average length of visit: 2 hours ------------------------------------------------------------------- http://www.heritageireland.ie/en/west/ceidefields/
Ballycastle
CEIDE FIELDS Beneath the wild boglands 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. The stone walled fields, extending over thousands of acres are almost 6,000 years old, the oldest known in the world. They are covered by a natural blanket bog with its own unique vegetation and wildlife. The Visitor Centre has won several awards, including the Gold Medal for architecture. It is located beside some of the most spectacular cliffs and rock formations in Ireland and a viewing platform is positioned on the edge of the 110m high cliff. =========================================== Visitors are advised to wear weather protective clothing and footwear suitable for walking on uneven terrain. =========================================== Contact Details Address: Ballycastle, Co. Mayo. Telephone: +353 96 43325 Fax: +353 96 43261 Email: ceidefields@opw.ie ------------------------------------------------------------------ Opening Hours 24th March - End May 2016 : Daily 10.00 - 17.00 June - End September 2016 : Daily 10.00 - 18.00 1st October - 2nd November 2016 : Daily 10.00 - 17.00 Last tour 1 hour before closing. Winter months - available for group bookings. Average length of visit: 2 hours ------------------------------------------------------------------- http://www.heritageireland.ie/en/west/ceidefields/
Knock is a small town in County Mayo, Ireland, but it received international fame after local people reported seeing the Virgin Mary, St. Joseph and St. John the Evangelist at their parish church on August 21, 1879. -------------------------------------------------------------------- The Catholic Church has declared the visions trustworthy and in 1979 Pope John Paul II made a personal pilgrimage to Knock. Mother Teresa visited in 1993. Today, over one and a half million pilgrims visit the Knock Shrine every year and is western Ireland's most popular attraction. ------------------------------------------------------------ Coordinates:53.792096° N, 8.917122° W
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Knock Shrine
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Knock is a small town in County Mayo, Ireland, but it received international fame after local people reported seeing the Virgin Mary, St. Joseph and St. John the Evangelist at their parish church on August 21, 1879. -------------------------------------------------------------------- The Catholic Church has declared the visions trustworthy and in 1979 Pope John Paul II made a personal pilgrimage to Knock. Mother Teresa visited in 1993. Today, over one and a half million pilgrims visit the Knock Shrine every year and is western Ireland's most popular attraction. ------------------------------------------------------------ Coordinates:53.792096° N, 8.917122° W

Entertainment & Activities

Surfing, kayaking, canoeing, horse riding, seaweed bath
SURFING at Easky The beautiful village of Easkey, along the Atlantic coast of County Sligo, is recognised internationally as one of the most popular surfing destinations in Ireland. Surfing takes place in Easkey all year round. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Reef Breaks When waves break over rocks, rather than on to the sand, they are known as reef breaks. Easkey has two reef breaks - one to the left, just by the river mouth and another to the right, east of the castle. This makes the waves more attractive to surfers because they are hollower and faster than beach breaks. However, the breaks in Easkey are suitable for experienced surfers only, although surfing lessons are available at local beaches for the less experienced. ------------------------------------------------------------------ Offshore winds are preferred by surfers and the surfing area in Easkey faces in such a way that the prevailing south-westerly winds are offshore. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Easkey hosted the 1979 Pro/Am Surfing World Championships, putting Easkey firmly on the international surfing maps with the waves at their best on the weekend of that competition. Since then, surfing magazines from all over the world have featured Easkey and in 1997 it was listed as "one of the places a travelling surfer has got to visit" in Surfer Magazine, the biggest surfing publication in the World. ----------------------------------------------------------------- In 1990, shower, changing and toilet facilities were built at the sea front by Sligo County Council and Easkey Community Council to cater for the increasing number of watersport enthusiasts coming to the village. ----------------------------------------------------------------- In 1995 the Irish Surfing Association established its headquarters in the newly built Easkey Surf and Information Centre, where they now employ one full time development officer and one part time administrator. Surfing equipment can be purchased from the surf centre and daily surf reports are available also. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Latest news and updates: Irish Surfing facebook page https://www.facebook.com/IrishSurfing/
Easky Left
Mill Street
SURFING at Easky The beautiful village of Easkey, along the Atlantic coast of County Sligo, is recognised internationally as one of the most popular surfing destinations in Ireland. Surfing takes place in Easkey all year round. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Reef Breaks When waves break over rocks, rather than on to the sand, they are known as reef breaks. Easkey has two reef breaks - one to the left, just by the river mouth and another to the right, east of the castle. This makes the waves more attractive to surfers because they are hollower and faster than beach breaks. However, the breaks in Easkey are suitable for experienced surfers only, although surfing lessons are available at local beaches for the less experienced. ------------------------------------------------------------------ Offshore winds are preferred by surfers and the surfing area in Easkey faces in such a way that the prevailing south-westerly winds are offshore. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Easkey hosted the 1979 Pro/Am Surfing World Championships, putting Easkey firmly on the international surfing maps with the waves at their best on the weekend of that competition. Since then, surfing magazines from all over the world have featured Easkey and in 1997 it was listed as "one of the places a travelling surfer has got to visit" in Surfer Magazine, the biggest surfing publication in the World. ----------------------------------------------------------------- In 1990, shower, changing and toilet facilities were built at the sea front by Sligo County Council and Easkey Community Council to cater for the increasing number of watersport enthusiasts coming to the village. ----------------------------------------------------------------- In 1995 the Irish Surfing Association established its headquarters in the newly built Easkey Surf and Information Centre, where they now employ one full time development officer and one part time administrator. Surfing equipment can be purchased from the surf centre and daily surf reports are available also. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Latest news and updates: Irish Surfing facebook page https://www.facebook.com/IrishSurfing/
Kayaking The Easky River is a popular river for kayaking and canoeing. In 2003, Easky hosted the World Surf Kayaking Championships. Fishing The Easky River is an attractive river for fishing of salmon, grilse and trout. The river rises in Lough Easkey in the Ox Mountains and moves through bogland and various terrains before flowing past the village.
Easky River
Kayaking The Easky River is a popular river for kayaking and canoeing. In 2003, Easky hosted the World Surf Kayaking Championships. Fishing The Easky River is an attractive river for fishing of salmon, grilse and trout. The river rises in Lough Easkey in the Ox Mountains and moves through bogland and various terrains before flowing past the village.
Banada Stables is a small friendly family run trekking centre, offering small treks on safe quiet ponies and horses. We are located in beautiful South Sligo, our treks use the many grass tracks and bog roads in the area, some of our longer treks go into the Ox Mountains. We have ponies suitable for all levels from complete beginners to advanced riders. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Caroline (00353)834012507 home: (00353)719120020 email: banadastables@gmail.com facebook: banada stables http://www.banadastables.com/
Banada
Banada Stables is a small friendly family run trekking centre, offering small treks on safe quiet ponies and horses. We are located in beautiful South Sligo, our treks use the many grass tracks and bog roads in the area, some of our longer treks go into the Ox Mountains. We have ponies suitable for all levels from complete beginners to advanced riders. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Caroline (00353)834012507 home: (00353)719120020 email: banadastables@gmail.com facebook: banada stables http://www.banadastables.com/
There is a variety of surfing points at the West Coast, from beginners to advanced. Strandhill, Easky ------------------------------------------------------------------- Latest news and updates: Irish Surfing facebook page https://www.facebook.com/IrishSurfing/
Easkey Surfing & Information Centre
There is a variety of surfing points at the West Coast, from beginners to advanced. Strandhill, Easky ------------------------------------------------------------------- Latest news and updates: Irish Surfing facebook page https://www.facebook.com/IrishSurfing/
Westport House and Pirate Adventure Park has welcomed over 5 million visitors with its range of heritage, family-fun, camping and now adventure activity ----------------------------------------------------------------- Historic House. Westport House is undoubtedly one of Ireland’s best loved heritage attractions – and is rightly called the most beautiful house in Ireland. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Pirate Adventure Park. A Treasure Trove of Family Fun and Winner of Best Family Visitor Attraction* in Ireland. Do you want a variety of things to do to excite the whole family? Looking for an experience that you’ll all cherish for years to come? Look no further! -------------------------------------------------------------------- Westport Train Tour. Hop on board our fully-enclosed, guided train tour and experience the story of this West of Ireland town throughout the last 300 years. Relax in comfort with forward facing seats and a brightly-coloured distinctive appearance that kids will adore. In just under 50 minutes explore the grounds of Westport House Estate, Westport Quay and the historic town of Westport and enjoy magical views, quirky facts and fascinating stories about the people who once lived here. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Adventure Activity Centre. Westport’s newest Adventure Activity Centre is set in the lush natural woodland and Lakeland setting of Westport House. ----------------------------------------------------------------- http://www.westporthouse.ie/historic-house/
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韋斯特波特屋
Quay Road
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Westport House and Pirate Adventure Park has welcomed over 5 million visitors with its range of heritage, family-fun, camping and now adventure activity ----------------------------------------------------------------- Historic House. Westport House is undoubtedly one of Ireland’s best loved heritage attractions – and is rightly called the most beautiful house in Ireland. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Pirate Adventure Park. A Treasure Trove of Family Fun and Winner of Best Family Visitor Attraction* in Ireland. Do you want a variety of things to do to excite the whole family? Looking for an experience that you’ll all cherish for years to come? Look no further! -------------------------------------------------------------------- Westport Train Tour. Hop on board our fully-enclosed, guided train tour and experience the story of this West of Ireland town throughout the last 300 years. Relax in comfort with forward facing seats and a brightly-coloured distinctive appearance that kids will adore. In just under 50 minutes explore the grounds of Westport House Estate, Westport Quay and the historic town of Westport and enjoy magical views, quirky facts and fascinating stories about the people who once lived here. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Adventure Activity Centre. Westport’s newest Adventure Activity Centre is set in the lush natural woodland and Lakeland setting of Westport House. ----------------------------------------------------------------- http://www.westporthouse.ie/historic-house/
White water rafting, sea kayaking, canoeing, mountainbikes, hiking tours. --------------------------------------------------------------- Cannaghanally, Dromore West Sligo 086 877 8716 Open 24 Hours https://www.facebook.com/www.awesomeadventures.ie/ ----------------------------------------------------------- http://www.awesomeadventures.ie/
Cannaghanally
White water rafting, sea kayaking, canoeing, mountainbikes, hiking tours. --------------------------------------------------------------- Cannaghanally, Dromore West Sligo 086 877 8716 Open 24 Hours https://www.facebook.com/www.awesomeadventures.ie/ ----------------------------------------------------------- http://www.awesomeadventures.ie/
Island View Riding Stables This family-run horse farm in the West of Ireland specialises in beach rides in Sligo and Donegal Bay. The stables are situated along the N15 (Sligo - Donegal Road), halfway between the two villages of Grange and Cliffoney, 16km (10 miles) north of Sligo, 12km (8 miles) south of Bundoran Eircode: F91N4T1 PS X: 54.416920 GPS Y: -8.480250
Grange
Island View Riding Stables This family-run horse farm in the West of Ireland specialises in beach rides in Sligo and Donegal Bay. The stables are situated along the N15 (Sligo - Donegal Road), halfway between the two villages of Grange and Cliffoney, 16km (10 miles) north of Sligo, 12km (8 miles) south of Bundoran Eircode: F91N4T1 PS X: 54.416920 GPS Y: -8.480250
Wild Wet Adventures offers kayaking, canoeing and SUP on Lough Talt, Lough Easky and a guided tour with lots of historicial and background information at Temple House Lake. Wild Wet Adventures, Sligo | M: 086-7222750 SatNav: Search for Templehouse Demesne, Sligo. Try our postcode too F56 NN50.
Ballymote
Wild Wet Adventures offers kayaking, canoeing and SUP on Lough Talt, Lough Easky and a guided tour with lots of historicial and background information at Temple House Lake. Wild Wet Adventures, Sligo | M: 086-7222750 SatNav: Search for Templehouse Demesne, Sligo. Try our postcode too F56 NN50.
Relax in a traditional victorian seaweed bath and steam cabin. Water is collected straight from the Ocean and seaweed is harvest on the shores of Enniscrone. No bookings are taken. Just go and you might have to wait 1 hour or so. Enniscrone has also a sandy beach. Enniscrone is 4 km from Easky and approx. 30 min. drive from the Bed in Barn. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Hot Sea Water, Seaweed and Steam Health Baths. Relaxing ... Therapeutic ... Natural and Pure ... Enniscrone, Co. Sligo Phone:(096) 36238 ------------------------------------------------------------------ http://homepage.eircom.net/~seaweedbaths/frame.htm
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Kilcullens Seaweed Baths
Cliff Road
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Relax in a traditional victorian seaweed bath and steam cabin. Water is collected straight from the Ocean and seaweed is harvest on the shores of Enniscrone. No bookings are taken. Just go and you might have to wait 1 hour or so. Enniscrone has also a sandy beach. Enniscrone is 4 km from Easky and approx. 30 min. drive from the Bed in Barn. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Hot Sea Water, Seaweed and Steam Health Baths. Relaxing ... Therapeutic ... Natural and Pure ... Enniscrone, Co. Sligo Phone:(096) 36238 ------------------------------------------------------------------ http://homepage.eircom.net/~seaweedbaths/frame.htm

Getting Around

Knock Airport is 20 min. drive from the Bed in Barn. Flights a.o. to the UK. Also car rentals. http://www.irelandwestairport.com/
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愛爾蘭西部機場
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Knock Airport is 20 min. drive from the Bed in Barn. Flights a.o. to the UK. Also car rentals. http://www.irelandwestairport.com/

Food Scene

A good Indian Restaurant is the New Jewel in the Crown, situated at the mainstreet, opposite the Spar. You can bring your own alcohol. The staff is very friendly. If you say that you stay at the Bed in Barn you will get a bit discount or a free cup of tea or coffee.
New Jewel in the Crown
Teeling Street
A good Indian Restaurant is the New Jewel in the Crown, situated at the mainstreet, opposite the Spar. You can bring your own alcohol. The staff is very friendly. If you say that you stay at the Bed in Barn you will get a bit discount or a free cup of tea or coffee.
A former hotel and a good restaurant. (closed on Mondays)
Cawley's Guesthouse Sligo
Emmett Street
A former hotel and a good restaurant. (closed on Mondays)

Essentials

The Laundry Basket (087)9637149
Mountain Road
Mountain Road
The Laundry Basket (087)9637149
Relax in a traditional victorian seaweed bath and steam cabin. Water is collected straight from the Ocean and seaweed is harvest on the shores of Enniscrone. No bookings are taken. Just go and you might have to wait 1 hour or so. Enniscrone has also a sandy beach. Enniscrone is 4 km from Easky and approx. 30 min. drive from the Bed in Barn. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Hot Sea Water, Seaweed and Steam Health Baths. Relaxing ... Therapeutic ... Natural and Pure ... Enniscrone, Co. Sligo Phone:(096) 36238 ------------------------------------------------------------------ http://homepage.eircom.net/~seaweedbaths/frame.htm
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Kilcullens Seaweed Baths
Cliff Road
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Relax in a traditional victorian seaweed bath and steam cabin. Water is collected straight from the Ocean and seaweed is harvest on the shores of Enniscrone. No bookings are taken. Just go and you might have to wait 1 hour or so. Enniscrone has also a sandy beach. Enniscrone is 4 km from Easky and approx. 30 min. drive from the Bed in Barn. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Hot Sea Water, Seaweed and Steam Health Baths. Relaxing ... Therapeutic ... Natural and Pure ... Enniscrone, Co. Sligo Phone:(096) 36238 ------------------------------------------------------------------ http://homepage.eircom.net/~seaweedbaths/frame.htm