killala harbour
There has been a strong tradition of fishing in the Killala area and the harbour in particular provides one of the many focal points for visiting tourists.
Those of you who are interested in fishing, will find many locations -
river, shore and offshore. Killala Bay offers excellent fishing for
over 30 different species and smoking and freezing preservation
facilities are available.
If fishing is not your cup of tea, take a stroll round and fill your lungs with the fresh Atlantic ocean air!
The shoreline is dotted with safe beaches - notably at Ross beach..
Ross has Blue Flag beach facilities for swimming and watersports - and all beaches have magnificent scenery to enjoy while walking.
The bird watchers among you will find find a great variety of waterside birds - including duck, Brent geese, waders, cormorants, gulls - and in late spring and summer the rare corncrake can be heard calling on warm nights!
Seals can also be spotted in Killala Bay and basking on nearby Bartra Island.
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picturesque killala ...
Wherever you go
in the village of Killala, the ancient round tower is always visible.
It is one of the best examples of round towers in County Mayo. Killala still retains the old charms of past trade in the grey stone quays and warehouses of its waterfront and, as a former ecclesiastical capital, it is an area rich in archaeological remains.
There is a good selection of high quality accomodation in Killala and local shops and amenities.
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Close to Killala, you can visit the Ceide Fields visitor centre to view the historic landscape as well as the magnificent Ceide cliffs where there is a viewing platform with stunning views. The centre offers you an informed insight to the farming Irish civilisation from 5,500 years ago - predating the Egyptian pyramids and Stonehenge!
There are also other numerous sites to visit - including the ruined Rosserk Abbey (founded as an early Franciscan Friary in 1400 AD) and Moyne and Rathfran Abbey (a Dominican Priory founded in 1274 AD).
The local pubs and restaurants offer first rate food - most of it locally sourced where possible.
At night time, the local bars are noted for their traditional music sessions and the craic that goes with it!.