- 28km from Ballina
- On the Wild Atlantic Way Route
- Ceide Fields
- Down Patrick Head
- Enniscrone Golf Club
- Carn Golf Club
- Lacken Strand
Fringed by the wild Atlantic ocean, Ballycastle is a village on the north west coast of Ireland, approx 26km from Ballina in County Mayo. In Irish 'Baile an Chaisil' - meaning the town of the castle - myth, legend, history and folklore all thrive in this ancient coastal place.
Dotted along its cragged coastline, interspersed with tall cliffs, are tranquil pretty beaches and sheltered coves. To the east of Ballycastle lies Killala Bay and to the west, out in the Atlantic, are the tall Stags of Broadhaven (600 million year old rocks).
Activities around Ballycastle
There is much to see and do for the visitor to Ballycastle including walking, swimming, fishing, scuba diving, horse-riding, bird watching, art exhibitions and the Tir Sáile Sculpture Trail.
Ballycastle History
The modern day parish of Ballycastle is a combination of the two ancient parishes of Kilbride and Doonfeeney which were separate parishes up to penal times. The coast road is one of the most scenic coastal roads in Eire.
