Áras Inis Gluiare

County Mayo


Bilingual arts centre in Belmullet that features changing displays on local history and culture.


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Nearby County Mayo attractions

1. Elly Bay

5.72 MILES

This lovely beach is a prime spot for birdwatchers and dolphin-watchers, as well as surfers.

3. Aughleam Bay

9.27 MILES

Down in the southwest of the peninsula, this is a gorgeous beach. Just south of the beach, look out for the gaunt uninhabited tower ruin along Tower Rd.

4. Deirbhile's Twist

9.63 MILES

'Deirbhile's Twist' is one of several sights in the immediate area that relate to St Deirbhile. At this one, a modern-day stone circle evokes ancient…

5. St Deirbhile's Church

9.98 MILES

If you can squeeze your way through the west window of this ancient 12th-century church ruin three times, you will never die from drowning (legend attests…

6. St Deirbhile's Well

10 MILES

The ruins here mark the site of St Deirbhile miraculously regaining her sight after plucking out her eyes to make herself less attractive to an unwanted…

7. Golden Strand

14.46 MILES

As the name implies – a ribbon of golden heaven; in the north of Achill Island near Dugort.

8. Silver Strand

14.61 MILES

Dugort's Silver Strand beach is a prime example of the island's many fine coves.