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Back in the 11th Century, the town of Castlebar was built around the beautiful De Barra's Castle. Since then it was the site of numerous battles, when in glorious times French and English troops fought for it. Today Castlebar, the central city of Mayo County, is a modern and fast-growing urban center, enlarging around its historic medieval downtown. Back in time it used to be a lively market town, crucial point for local tradesmen. Today the city retained these traditions with flourishing economy and cheerful atmosphere. It invites to wild nightlife, cozy pubs and traditional restaurants, where the spirit of the region is most original. Infrastructure and modern tourist facilities transformed it into a charming stop for visitors and a best starting point for exploration tours of the surrounding area.


Nature lover or sport fan, you will find more than you have expected in Castlebar. The town is set in the heart of beautiful nature landscapes with precipitated rivers, limpid lakes and verdant valleys. Guided walking tours will take you to some of the attractions and traditional villages around, including Ballintuber Abbey, The Ceide Fields, Croagh Patrick, Foxford Woollen Mills, Moore Hall, Pontoon or the Turlough Round Tower. The town has been internationally recognized for the walking and angling opportunities, with special focus on the Four Days Walk Festival. Variety of events are annually held in Castlebar, such as the Blues Festival and the Heritage Day. Sports facilities are another best in Castlebar. A splendid golf course is offered at the Castlebar club.Out and in-door swimming pools, bowling alleys, horse riding, tennis are some of the tips for refreshing holiday occupation. If you prefer serenity in the open air in the heart of fascinating scenery, go fishing at some of the nearby lakes.

The town of Castlebar has brought through the centuries its spirit of liveliness to welcome you today into one of the most charming and entertaining resorts in Ireland.

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Castlebar Museum, Photo by Teresa Wilkin
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