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Mayo County Library
The collection concerns the history and heritage of County Mayo.
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North Mayo Heritage Centre
The North Mayo Heritage Centre is one of the two genealogy centres serving County Mayo. The county is divided between them, and this centre’s research work covers the northern half, from Achill in the west to Carracastle in the east. Its premises are at Enniscoe, Castlehill, near Ballina.
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South Mayo Family Research Centre
The South Mayo Family Research Centre is one of the two genealogy centres serving County Mayo. The county is divided between them, and this centre’s research work covers the southern half. Its premises are on Main Street in Ballinrobe.
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Turn family-history clues into an actual ancestral place.
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Mayo County Library
The collection concerns the history and heritage of County Mayo.
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North Mayo Heritage Centre
The North Mayo Heritage Centre is one of the two genealogy centres serving County Mayo. The county is divided between them, and this centre’s research work covers the northern half, from Achill in the west to Carracastle in the east. Its premises are at Enniscoe, Castlehill, near Ballina.
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South Mayo Family Research Centre
The South Mayo Family Research Centre is one of the two genealogy centres serving County Mayo. The county is divided between them, and this centre’s research work covers the southern half. Its premises are on Main Street in Ballinrobe.
Explore this resourceVisit Their World
Discover churches, cemeteries, ancestral locations and historical places connected to their lives.
Current coverage offers historical context and trip resources. A connection to your own ancestors is not established; confirm places and access before travelling.
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National Museum of Ireland - Country Life
The Country Life museum is at Turlough Park, Castlebar, County Mayo.
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Guided Tours
A preserved Guided Tours itinerary includes Westport and visits to the National Museum of Country Life and Knock Shrine.
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Explore relevant food, traditions, crafts, language and cultural heritage.
Our first resource explores Ireland’s rural past. Coverage of the other aspects of this journey is still limited.
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National Museum of Ireland - Country Life
The Country Life museum is at Turlough Park, Castlebar, County Mayo.
Explore this resourcePlan My Heritage Trip
Find guides, transportation, lodging and other practical trip-planning resources.
Current coverage starts with a private tour resource. Check its own website and confirm arrangements directly.
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Guided Tours
A preserved Guided Tours itinerary includes Westport and visits to the National Museum of Country Life and Knock Shrine.
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Find ways to document and preserve discoveries through photography, recordings, family-history books and similar services.
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County Mayo, Ireland
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National Museum of Ireland - Country Life
The Country Life museum is at Turlough Park, Castlebar, County Mayo.
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Guided Tours
A preserved Guided Tours itinerary includes Westport and visits to the National Museum of Country Life and Knock Shrine.
Explore this resourceDirectory resource
Mayo County Library
The collection concerns the history and heritage of County Mayo.
Explore this resourceDirectory resource
North Mayo Heritage Centre
The North Mayo Heritage Centre is one of the two genealogy centres serving County Mayo. The county is divided between them, and this centre’s research work covers the northern half, from Achill in the west to Carracastle in the east. Its premises are at Enniscoe, Castlehill, near Ballina.
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South Mayo Family Research Centre
The South Mayo Family Research Centre is one of the two genealogy centres serving County Mayo. The county is divided between them, and this centre’s research work covers the southern half. Its premises are on Main Street in Ballinrobe.
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