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Foxford

Connacht, Ireland · Europe

About Foxford

Foxford sits on the route: 25 minutes from Swinford, 60km from Killary Harbour.

Foxford is a town located in Connacht, Ireland. With a population of 1,315, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Foxford sits in Ireland, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/Dublin time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Foxford to your route.

About Foxford

Foxford (Irish: Béal Easa, meaning 'mouth of the waterfall') is a town 16 km south of Ballina in County Mayo, Ireland. It is on the N26 road between Swinford and Ballina and has a railway station served by trains between Manulla Junction and Ballina. Foxford lies on the River Moy, a salmon-fishing river, close to

Read more Lough Conn and Lough Cullin and between the Nephin and Ox Mountains. The Foxford Way is an 86-km waymarked tourist trail that circles Foxford, taking in the Ox Mountains, bogland, archeological sites, lakeshores and river banks. Agnes Morrogh Bernard founded a convent and started a water-powered woollen mill here in 1892. The Foxford Woollen Mills are known for producing characteristic wool blankets.

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What are the best things to do in Foxford?

Foxford offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Foxford located?

Foxford is located in Connacht, Ireland, Europe. The coordinates are 53.9807 latitude, -9.1155 longitude.

What is the population of Foxford?

Foxford has a population of approximately 1,315 people, making it a town in Ireland.

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Quick Information

Population
1,315
Continent
Europe
Country
Ireland
Region
Connacht
Timezone
Europe/Dublin
Coordinates
53.9807, -9.1155

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Ireland

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
999
All emergencies
112
Driving side
left
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Worth the detour from Foxford

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

scenic viewpoint

Downpatrick Head

A wave-battered headland near Ballycastle with the iconic Dún Briste sea stack standing isolated offshore.

41 km · about 50 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Croagh Patrick

Ireland's holiest mountain at 764 metres, where St Patrick is said to have fasted for 40 days, with sweeping views over Clew Bay.

43 km · about 50 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Doolough Valley

Brooding mountain pass on the R335 between Louisburgh and Delphi where dark Doo Lough fills the valley floor between Mweelrea and the Sheeffry Hills. A stone cross remembers the 1849 Famine death march along this road.

56 km · about 65 min drive

natural wonder

Killary Harbour

Ireland's only true fjord, a 16km glacial inlet flanked by mountains on the Galway-Mayo border.

60 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near Foxford

  • 41 kmDownpatrick HeadA wave-battered headland near Ballycastle with the iconic Dún Briste sea stack standing isolated offshore.
  • 43 kmCroagh PatrickIreland's holiest mountain at 764 metres, where St Patrick is said to have fasted for 40 days, with sweeping views over Clew Bay.
  • 56 kmDoolough ValleyBrooding mountain pass on the R335 between Louisburgh and Delphi where dark Doo Lough fills the valley floor between Mweelrea and the Sheeffry Hills. A stone cross remembers the 1849 Famine death march along this road.
  • 66 kmGleniff HorseshoeSix-mile single-track loop under the sheer Dartry cliffs of Benwiskin and Truskmore in Sligo's Yeats country, passing Diarmuid and Gráinne's cave: the highest cave mouth in Ireland. Barely a car on it most days.
  • 70 kmMullaghmore HeadA dramatic Sligo headland with Classiebawn Castle on the skyline and one of Europe's biggest big-wave surf breaks.
  • 72 kmDiamond HillA quartzite peak in Connemara National Park whose looped trail rewards walkers with sweeping coast and mountain views.

Driving in Ireland

Drives on
the left
Petrol
~€1.78/litre
Motorway tolls
~€2.10/100km

When to drive here

April to October

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