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The first collection brings together family-history research services, local collections and heritage sites in 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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Mayo County Library
The collection concerns the history and heritage of County Mayo.
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Clew Bay Heritage Centre
The genealogical service concerns families who lived in Westport and the Clew Bay area of west Mayo.
Explore this resourceFind Their Hometown
Turn family-history clues into an actual ancestral place.
These research and local-history resources are good places to start looking. There’s no guarantee you’ll pin down the hometown.
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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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Mayo County Library
The collection concerns the history and heritage of County Mayo.
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Clew Bay Heritage Centre
The genealogical service concerns families who lived in Westport and the Clew Bay area of west Mayo.
Explore this resourceVisit Their World
See the churches, cemeteries and historic places connected to their lives.
These give you historical context and help with the trip. None is tied to your own ancestors yet, so confirm places and access before you travel.
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Clew Bay Heritage Centre
The genealogical service concerns families who lived in Westport and the Clew Bay area of west Mayo.
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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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Michael Davitt Museum
The museum is in Straide, County Mayo, where Michael Davitt was born and is buried.
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The Clarke Museum of Irish History
The museum is in Ballina, County Mayo, and its listed exhibitions include Mayo and Ballina perspectives on the War of Independence.
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Kiltimagh Museum
The museum concerns the history of Kiltimagh, County Mayo, and commemorates emigration from the area.
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Céide Fields Neolithic Site and Visitor Centre
The site is in north County Mayo, west of Ballycastle.
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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 resourceExperience Their Culture
Explore the food, traditions, crafts and language they knew.
The first resource here explores Ireland’s rural past. There isn’t much else in this journey yet.
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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, transport, places to stay and other practical help.
So far this is one private tour resource. Check its website and confirm arrangements with them 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.
Explore this resourcePreserve the Story
Find ways to record what you discover: photography, recordings, family-history books and more.
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County Mayo, Ireland
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Céide Fields Neolithic Site and Visitor Centre
The site is in north County Mayo, west of Ballycastle.
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The Clarke Museum of Irish History
The museum is in Ballina, County Mayo, and its listed exhibitions include Mayo and Ballina perspectives on the War of Independence.
Explore this resourceDirectory resource
Clew Bay Heritage Centre
The genealogical service concerns families who lived in Westport and the Clew Bay area of west Mayo.
Explore this resourceDirectory resource
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
Kiltimagh Museum
The museum concerns the history of Kiltimagh, County Mayo, and commemorates emigration from the area.
Explore this resourceDirectory resource
Mayo County Library
The collection concerns the history and heritage of County Mayo.
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Michael Davitt Museum
The museum is in Straide, County Mayo, where Michael Davitt was born and is buried.
Explore this resourceDirectory resource
National Museum of Ireland - Country Life
The Country Life museum is at Turlough Park, Castlebar, 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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