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.
51 km · about 60 min drive
Connacht, Ireland · Europe
Swinford sits on the route: 20 minutes from Charlestown, 57km from Benbulben.
Swinford is a town located in Connacht, Ireland. With a population of 1,394, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Swinford 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 Swinford to your route.
Swinford (Irish: Béal Átha na Muice, meaning 'ford-mouth of the pig') is a town in County Mayo, Ireland. It is surrounded by a number of smaller villages, including Midfield and Meelick. It is just off the N5 road, 18 km (11 mi) from Ireland West Airport. Situated on a tributary of the River Moy, Swinford is known forRead more
its fishing waters, including the Callow lakes and the lakes of Conn and Cullin. Swinford was bypassed in 1993 by the N5 route and was the first town in Mayo to be bypassed.
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Swinford is located in Connacht, Ireland, Europe. The coordinates are 53.9394 latitude, -8.9435 longitude.
Swinford has a population of approximately 1,394 people, making it a town in Ireland.
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3 notable places within an hour's drive.
scenic viewpoint
Ireland's holiest mountain at 764 metres, where St Patrick is said to have fasted for 40 days, with sweeping views over Clew Bay.
51 km · about 60 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A wave-battered headland near Ballycastle with the iconic Dún Briste sea stack standing isolated offshore.
51 km · about 60 min drive
natural wonder
A distinctive flat-topped table mountain rising over the Sligo countryside, immortalised by poet W.B. Yeats.
57 km · about 65 min drive
April to October
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