Drummin, County Mayo
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Drummin is a small village in County Mayo
, Ireland
, near the town of Westport
.
Situated close to Croagh Patrick
, Drummin is known for its scenery and the constant rumour of gold.
The village has a church, St. Mary's, and a public house. The post office closed in recent years. There were also three shops up to the late sixties.
County Mayo
County Mayo is a county in Ireland. It is located in the West Region and is also part of the province of Connacht. It is named after the village of Mayo, which is now generally known as Mayo Abbey. Mayo County Council is the local authority for the county. The population of the county is 130,552...
, Ireland
Republic of Ireland
Ireland , described as the Republic of Ireland , is a sovereign state in Europe occupying approximately five-sixths of the island of the same name. Its capital is Dublin. Ireland, which had a population of 4.58 million in 2011, is a constitutional republic governed as a parliamentary democracy,...
, near the town of Westport
Westport, County Mayo
Westport is a town in County Mayo, Ireland. It is situated on the west coast at the south-east corner of Clew Bay, an inlet of the Atlantic Ocean....
.
Situated close to Croagh Patrick
Croagh Patrick
Croagh Patrick , nicknamed the Reek, is a tall mountain and an important site of pilgrimage in County Mayo, Republic of Ireland. It is from Westport, above the villages of Murrisk and Lecanvey. It is the third highest mountain in County Mayo after Mweelrea and Nephin. On "Reek Sunday", the last...
, Drummin is known for its scenery and the constant rumour of gold.
The village has a church, St. Mary's, and a public house. The post office closed in recent years. There were also three shops up to the late sixties.
See also
- List of towns and villages in Ireland