WHAT TO DO IN AND AROUND HUMBERT ROUTE

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Jackie Clarke

Jackie Clarke

Ballina
History buffs are well-catered to in Ireland, with plenty written on the nation’s story by academics, writers and politicians alike. Less frequently does one find a repository of local history, which, carefully selected and curated, make up an impressive archive of the 20th century. The Jackie Clarke Collection is just that.

Museum of Country Life

Museum of Country Life

Castlebar
One of four National Museums of Ireland--and the only one outside of Dublin--this award-winning home of the National Folklife Collection tells the story of country life from 1850 post-Famine to 1950, post-war, eventful and turbulent years.

Humbert Route

Humbert Route

On 22nd of August 1798, the French General, Jean Joseph Amable Humbert led 1,000 men ashore after their ship sailed into Kilcummin, on the edge of Killala Bay. The French took over the home of Bishop Stock, the Church of Ireland Bishop of Killala, and turned it into their headquarters, before making their way towards Ballina and Castlebar. From here, they plotted their attack on the British in Castlebar.

Kilcummin

Kilcummin

In Kilkummin you can find the Tir saile is a sculpture trail marking Mayo 5000. There are three sculptures in Kilcummin, one at Kilcummin pier, one at Bar Na Binne and one at the road to the strand.

Humbert’s Route

Humbert’s Route

Killala
On 22nd of August 1798, the French General, Jean Joseph Amable Humbert led 1,000 men ashore after their ship sailed into Kilcummin, on the edge of Killala Bay. The French took over the home of Bishop Stock, the Church of Ireland Bishop of Killala, and turned it into their headquarters, before making their way towards Ballina and Castlebar. From here, they plotted their attack on the British in Castlebar.

Killala

Killala

Today, Killala is a quiet, unspoilt fishing village which attracts fewer rebels and more enthusiasts of nature, water-based activities and fishing. Harbour fishing is at the centre of life in the village along with onshore, offshore and river fishing for which people travel far and wide to partake.

Killala Round Tower

Killala Round Tower

Killala
Killala’s round tower stands tall at over 25 metres in the centre of the town where St. Patrick founded a church around 442 or 443 and appointed St. Muredach as bishop. St. Patrick is said to have baptised 12,000 new converts to Christianity in a single day at a holy well near the town.

Moyne Abbey

Moyne Abbey

Killala
Just outside Killala lies the ruins of Moyne Abbey, a Franciscan Friary, which is now a National Monument.

Rathfran Abbey

Rathfran Abbey

Killala
Historical buildings are dotted along Killala bay, including the Dominican Priory 'Rathfran Abbey' dated 1274 AD, Moyne Abbey, Meelick Castle, and Humbert's Rock.

Rosserk Friary

Rosserk Friary

Killala
Located on the River Moy, in North Mayo, close to Moyne Abbey and between the towns of Killala and Ballina, Rosserk Friary is possibly the best preserved monastic site in Ireland. It was founded by the Joyce family in the middle of the 15th century for the benefit of the Franciscan Third Order Friars, an order which incorporated laymen into the order as well as female clerics, though Rosserk’s religious community was male only.

North Mayo

North Mayo

the feeling that explodes in your chest when you reach the mouth of the River Moy, in Killala Bay, at the most eastern point of the North coast of the County, A feeling that can be described as a wave, a force that permeates through you, created by the interaction with nature and one that whilst not visible, reverberates inside you like the truest of truths.

Ballintubber Abbey

Ballintubber Abbey

South Mayo
Ballintubber Abbey has the unique distinction of being in almost continuous use for 800 years, having been founded in 1216. Beside the beautiful stone-built church its ruins and cloisters are good examples of Romanesque architecture. Ballintubber Abbey is the starting point of the ancient pilgrim’s route, known as ‘Tóchar Phádraig’ which passes through Aghagower en route to Croagh Patrick.