Pebble Beach Cottage Guidebook
Locality
A general introduction to some of the local areas, towns and villages.
If you want to stretch your legs, walk the 3 mile lenght of Enniscrone beach heading out from the town towards the Valley of Diamonds sand dunes close to Bartra island. You might even spot some dolphins on the way.
24 locals recommend
Enniscrone Beach
1 Bridge StIf you want to stretch your legs, walk the 3 mile lenght of Enniscrone beach heading out from the town towards the Valley of Diamonds sand dunes close to Bartra island. You might even spot some dolphins on the way.
Take the lovely walk by Easkey river between the village and the pier, watch the surfers ride the waves, grab some delicious bites and coffee at Pudding Row.
13 locals recommend
Easky
Take the lovely walk by Easkey river between the village and the pier, watch the surfers ride the waves, grab some delicious bites and coffee at Pudding Row.
Interesting small Irish town, full of character with the beautiful river Moy flowing through it and watched over by the majestic Nephin.
32 locals recommend
Ballina
Interesting small Irish town, full of character with the beautiful river Moy flowing through it and watched over by the majestic Nephin.
Visit the Round Tower as you begin your trip through North-west Mayo on the Wild Atlantic Way.
Killala
Visit the Round Tower as you begin your trip through North-west Mayo on the Wild Atlantic Way.
A wonderful, colourful Irish town, the ancestral home of our pirate queen Grainne Mhaol.
141 locals recommend
Westport
A wonderful, colourful Irish town, the ancestral home of our pirate queen Grainne Mhaol.
City/town information
Nestling at the mouth of the Garavogue river, Sligo has been immortalised through the poetry of one of its most famous sons W.B. Yeats. there is lots to see and do in the town.
check out the Model, Yeats Society, Sligo Abbey and Sligo County Museum. Travelling a few miles outside town you can visit Lissadell House, Drumcliffe Church, Knocknarea (Queen Maeves Cairn) and Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetary.
55 locals recommend
Sligo
Nestling at the mouth of the Garavogue river, Sligo has been immortalised through the poetry of one of its most famous sons W.B. Yeats. there is lots to see and do in the town.
check out the Model, Yeats Society, Sligo Abbey and Sligo County Museum. Travelling a few miles outside town you can visit Lissadell House, Drumcliffe Church, Knocknarea (Queen Maeves Cairn) and Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetary.
Arts & Culture
Excellent collection of Jack b Yeats paintings. Also host contemporary art exhibitions.
https://www.themodel.ie/
14 locals recommend
The Model, home of the Niland Collection
The MallExcellent collection of Jack b Yeats paintings. Also host contemporary art exhibitions.
https://www.themodel.ie/
Ancestral home of Countess Markievicz, first woman elected to the UK Westminister parliament and one of the first Minister of the new Irish State. Learn about her role in the 1916 rebellion and her friendship with WB Yeats.
Further information
23 locals recommend
Lissadell House
Ancestral home of Countess Markievicz, first woman elected to the UK Westminister parliament and one of the first Minister of the new Irish State. Learn about her role in the 1916 rebellion and her friendship with WB Yeats.
Further information
A great example of Gothic and Renaissance architecture in the heart of Sligo town.
https://heritageireland.ie/places-to-visit/sligo-abbey/
14 locals recommend
Sligo Abbey
Abbey StreetA great example of Gothic and Renaissance architecture in the heart of Sligo town.
https://heritageireland.ie/places-to-visit/sligo-abbey/
Visit the ancient cairn on the top of Knocknarea, the burial place of Connaught Warrior Queen Medbh.
https://sligowalks.ie/walks/knocknarea-queen-maeve-trail/
9 locals recommend
Knocknarea
Visit the ancient cairn on the top of Knocknarea, the burial place of Connaught Warrior Queen Medbh.
https://sligowalks.ie/walks/knocknarea-queen-maeve-trail/
A great collection of local and national memorabilia, an insight into life and culture in times past in North Mayo.
18 locals recommend
Jackie Clarke Collection
Pearse StreetA great collection of local and national memorabilia, an insight into life and culture in times past in North Mayo.
Our National Museum with a wealth of collections showcasing life in the West of Ireland.
60 locals recommend
National Museum of Ireland - Country Life
Our National Museum with a wealth of collections showcasing life in the West of Ireland.
Foxford Woollen Mills
Providence RoadVisit the Woollen Mills of Foxford.
Do you want to explore ancient Ireland? These passage tombs are over 3000 years old and illustrate the societal structure and belief systems of these ancient, mystical people.
28 locals recommend
Carrowkeel Passage Tombs
Do you want to explore ancient Ireland? These passage tombs are over 3000 years old and illustrate the societal structure and belief systems of these ancient, mystical people.
Sightseeing
Explore the ancient lives of the Neolithic people who lived in this far westerly point of the European continent.
48 locals recommend
Céide Fields
GlenurlaExplore the ancient lives of the Neolithic people who lived in this far westerly point of the European continent.
Dun Briste Sea Stack
Fabulous Sean Stack and Sea Cliffs on the Wild Atlantic Way.
Drumcliffe Parish Church
Burial place of our famous poet W.B. Yeats.
Visit Ireland’s first International Dark Sky Park, showcasing some of the darkest, most pristine skies in the world.
https://www.wildnephinnationalpark.ie/
46 locals recommend
Ballycroy National Park
Visit Ireland’s first International Dark Sky Park, showcasing some of the darkest, most pristine skies in the world.
https://www.wildnephinnationalpark.ie/
Climb Ireland holiest mountain, where Saint Patrick was inspired to convert the pagan Irish to Christianity.
132 locals recommend
Croagh Patrick
Climb Ireland holiest mountain, where Saint Patrick was inspired to convert the pagan Irish to Christianity.
Neighbourhoods
Visit https://www.mayo.ie/activities/walking-hiking for information on getting around this beautiful and diverse county.
Mayo
Visit https://www.mayo.ie/activities/walking-hiking for information on getting around this beautiful and diverse county.
Food scene
Beautiful café, full of delicious food and treats. Perfect accompaniment to a walk in Belleek Woods, Ballina.
30 locals recommend
Belleek Castle
Beautiful café, full of delicious food and treats. Perfect accompaniment to a walk in Belleek Woods, Ballina.
Fabulous lunch on the terrace overlooking the River Moy. Massages and facials available in the spa if you really fancy a treat.
Ice House Hotel
The Quay LaneFabulous lunch on the terrace overlooking the River Moy. Massages and facials available in the spa if you really fancy a treat.
The Cot and Cobble
Clare StreetGreat bar, lovely food.
Crockets Quay Bistro
The Quay LaneGreat food with lovely river views.
Waterfront House
Cliff RoadGreat food and drink with fabulous views over Enniscrone beach.
Gilroy's Bar and Áit Eile Restaurant
4 Main StA local favourite.
Hopkins Bar
1 St Andrew'sA true, authentic Irish pub. Must visit for a pint of the local favourite, Guinness.
Pizzeria La Piazzetta
Great Pizza, local favourite.
Activities
Soak in a traditional seaweed bath. Wash all your cares and stresses away in piping hot Atlantic water.
17 locals recommend
Kilcullens Seaweed Baths
Cliff RoadSoak in a traditional seaweed bath. Wash all your cares and stresses away in piping hot Atlantic water.
North West Surf School Enniscrone
Main StreetTake to the waves with North West Surf School on Enniscrone beach.
Harbour Sup and Sail
Cliff RoadTry your hand at paddleboarding from Enniscrone Pier.
Iceford Stables
Quay RoadTry some pony trekking at Iceford stables.
Are you up to the challenge of the Enniscrone fairways? Here you’ll experience some of the best Irish links golf on the Dunes course, or a more serene round on the Eddie Hackett-and Donald Steel designed nine-hole, 3,367 yard, Scurmore Course.
15 locals recommend
Enniscrone Golf Club
Are you up to the challenge of the Enniscrone fairways? Here you’ll experience some of the best Irish links golf on the Dunes course, or a more serene round on the Eddie Hackett-and Donald Steel designed nine-hole, 3,367 yard, Scurmore Course.