List of roads of County Mayo
Encyclopedia
This is a list of roads and designated scenic routes in County Mayo
, Ireland
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National primary road
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N5, N17, N26.
National secondary road
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N58
, N59
, N60
, N83
, N84
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Regional road
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R293
, R294, R297, R298, R310, R311, R312, R313, R314, R315, R316, R317, R318, R319, R320, R321, R322, R323, R324, R326, R327, R328
, R330, R331
, R332, R334, R335
, R345, R346, R375.
Areas designated as highly scenic vistas:
Areas designated as scenic routes:
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...
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National primary road
National primary road
A national primary road is a road classification in the Republic of Ireland. National primary roads form the major routes between the major urban centres. There are over 2,700km of national primary roads. This category of road has the prefix "N" followed by one or two digits...
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N5, N17, N26.
National secondary road
National secondary road
A national secondary road is a category of road in Ireland. These roads form an important part of the national route network, but are secondary to the main arterial routes which are classified as national primary roads. National secondary roads are designated with route numbers higher than those...
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N58
N58 road (Ireland)
The N58 road is a national secondary road in Ireland. It links the N26 national primary road at Foxford in Co Mayo to the N5 national primary road at Bellavary, 11km to the south...
, N59
N59 road (Ireland)
The N59 road is a national secondary road in Ireland. It commences in County Sligo, south of Sligo Town at the Belladrehid interchange with the N4 north of Ballysadare. The route circles around the west of Ireland, passing west from Sligo into County Mayo and through Ballina. The N59 continues...
, N60
N60 road (Ireland)
The N60 road is a national secondary road in Ireland, linking Castlebar, County Mayo to Roscommon town. The quality of the road varies significantly, with County Roscommon having a better alignment. The worst section of the route is between Castlebar and Claremorris where some stretches are...
, N83
N83 road (Ireland)
The N83 road is a national secondary road in Ireland that runs from its junction with the N17 just south of Ireland West Airport Knock in County Mayo to a point just north of Tuam, County Galway where it rejoins the N17.Total length is ....
, N84
N84 road (Ireland)
The N84 road is a national secondary road in Ireland. It is a major route in the West connecting Galway city with Castlebar. The route is of poor quality with a few short good sections in County Mayo between Ballintubber and Ballinrobe. Ballinrobe has become a bottleneck on the route in recent...
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Regional road
Regional road
A regional road in Ireland is a class of road not forming a major route , but nevertheless forming a link in the national route network. There are over 11,600 kilometres of regional roads. Regional roads are numbered with three digit route numbers, prefixed by "R" A regional road in Ireland is a...
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R293
R293 road
The R293 road is a regional road in Ireland linking the N17, via a junction in the townland of Ballinabole near Collooney in County Sligo, to the outskirts of Ballyhaunis in County Mayo....
, R294, R297, R298, R310, R311, R312, R313, R314, R315, R316, R317, R318, R319, R320, R321, R322, R323, R324, R326, R327, R328
R328 road (Ireland)
The R328 road is a regional road in Counties Mayo and Galway in Ireland, connecting Ballindine on the N17 to Moylough on the N63.The official definition of the R328 from the Roads Act 1993 Order 2006 states:...
, R330, R331
R331 road
The R331 road is a regional road in southeast County Mayo, Ireland. The route connects the towns of Claremorris and Ballinrobe, and links the N60 road with the N84 road...
, R332, R334, R335
R335 road
The R335 road is a regional road in counties Mayo and Galway in Ireland. It starts in Westport, Co. Mayo and ends in Leenaun, Co. Galway. The N59 is a much more direct route between the two towns. The R335 passes through Murrisk , Lecanvey, Louisburgh and Delphi before terminating in Leenaun...
, R345, R346, R375.
Areas designated as highly scenic vistas:
- R310 south of Lough ConnLough ConnLough Conn is a lake in County Mayo in the province of Connacht in Ireland and covers about 14,000 acres . With its immediate neighbour to the south, Lough Cullin, it is connected to the Atlantic by the River Moy...
and north of Lough CullinLough CullinLough Cullin is a lake in County Mayo in Ireland. With its immediate neighbour to the north, Lough Conn, it is connected to the Atlantic by the River Moy. Lough Cullin is noted for its trout and salmon fishing....
(looking to both lakes) - R313 from Blacksod Point to Fallmore Bay (looking towards Blacksod BayBlacksod BayBlacksod Bay is a bay of the Atlantic Ocean in Erris, North County Mayo, Ireland. The bay is bounded on its western side by the Mullet Peninsula and to its eastern side by the coastline of Kiltane Parish where it extends southwards from Belmullet towards Gweesalia and Doohoma...
) - R314 at Céide FieldsCéide FieldsThe Céide Fields is an archaeological site on the north Mayo coast in the west of Ireland, about 8 kilometres northwest of Ballycastle. The site is the most extensive Stone Age site in the world and contains the oldest known field systems in the world...
(looking towards the Atlantic OceanAtlantic OceanThe Atlantic Ocean is the second-largest of the world's oceanic divisions. With a total area of about , it covers approximately 20% of the Earth's surface and about 26% of its water surface area...
) - R315 from Cuilkillew to Pontoon (looking towards Lough ConnLough ConnLough Conn is a lake in County Mayo in the province of Connacht in Ireland and covers about 14,000 acres . With its immediate neighbour to the south, Lough Cullin, it is connected to the Atlantic by the River Moy...
) - R319 from Achill to Achill Sound (looking towards Achill Sound)
- R335R335 roadThe R335 road is a regional road in counties Mayo and Galway in Ireland. It starts in Westport, Co. Mayo and ends in Leenaun, Co. Galway. The N59 is a much more direct route between the two towns. The R335 passes through Murrisk , Lecanvey, Louisburgh and Delphi before terminating in Leenaun...
from west of Kilsallagh to WestportWestport, County MayoWestport 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....
(looking towards both Croagh PatrickCroagh PatrickCroagh 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...
and Clew BayClew BayClew Bay is a natural ocean bay in County Mayo, Ireland. It contains Ireland's best example of sunken drumlins. According to tradition, there is an island in the bay for every day of the year. The bay is overlooked by Croagh Patrick, Ireland's holy mountain, and the mountains of North Mayo. Clare...
) - R335R335 roadThe R335 road is a regional road in counties Mayo and Galway in Ireland. It starts in Westport, Co. Mayo and ends in Leenaun, Co. Galway. The N59 is a much more direct route between the two towns. The R335 passes through Murrisk , Lecanvey, Louisburgh and Delphi before terminating in Leenaun...
from Cregganbaun to Delphi (looking towards the Sheeffry HillsSheeffry HillsThe Sheeffry Hills or Sheeffry Mountains is a range of hills in County Mayo, Ireland. It is bounded to the west by Glencullin Lough and Doolough; to the south by Glenummera and Tawnyard Lough; to the east by Owenmore Glen and to the north by the Bunowen River.The highest peak is Barrclashcame...
and Doo Lough)
- Local road north of Pollatomish (looking towards Broad HavenBroadhaven BayBroadhaven Bay is a natural bay of the Atlantic Ocean situated on the northwestern coast of County Mayo, Ireland. The opening of the bay faces northward, stretching between Erris Head on the west side and Kid Island on the east side with approximately 8.6 km between the two sides.It borders...
) - Local road west of Carrowmore Lake, from Barnatra to the R313 junction (looking towards Carrowmore LakeCarrowmore LakeCarrowmore Lake is situated in the parishes of Kiltane and Kilcommon Erris, County Mayo between the villages of Bangor Erris and Barnatra at the southern end of Broadhaven Bay. The freshwater lake is over four miles long and almost 3 miles wide at its widest point...
) - Local road at Dooyork (looking towards Blacksod Bay)
- Local road from Owenmore Bridge to Doo Lough (looking towards the Sheeffry Hills and Owenduff Lake)
- Local road from the R312 junction north of Keenagh, running to the west of Furnace Lough, to NewportNewport, County MayoNewport, historically known as Ballyveaghan , is a small picturesque town in the Barony of Burrishoole County Mayo, Ireland with a population of 590 in 2006. It is located on the west coast of Ireland, along the shore of Clew Bay, north of Westport. The N59 road passes through the town. The...
(looking towards the Beg Range, Lough Feeagh and Furnace Lough) - Local roads west of Lough MaskLough MaskLough Mask is a limestone lough of 22,000 acres in County Mayo, Ireland, north of Lough Corrib. Lough Mask is the upper of the two lakes, which empty into the Corrib River, through Galway, into Galway Bay. The lake is visited for its trout fishing...
from Tourmakeady to MaumtrasnaMaumtrasnaMaumtrasna is a mountain in County Mayo, Ireland.The name derives from its Irish name which is roughly translated as the "Mountain pass crossing".- References :*...
and from Tream to Cappanacreha (looking towards both the Partry MountainsPartry MountainsThe Partry Mountains is a mountain range in County Mayo on the west coast of Ireland. The highest peak in the Partry Mountains is Maumtrasna which rises to . The mountain range overlooks Lough Mask and the area is often referred to as Joyce Country.- References :*...
and Lough Mask) - Local road north-east of Lough CarraLough CarraLough Carra is a limestone lake of , located in the Barony of Carra, County Mayo, Ireland, approximate 8 miles south of Castlebar. It is approximately long and varies in width from to one mile . The average depth is , with a maximum of 60. Lough Carra was part of the estate of the well-known...
, from Carrownacon to north of Ballygarries (looking towards Lough Carra) - Local roads north-west of Lough Mask, from Cordarragh to Tourmakeady and from Croaghrimbeg to Bohaun (looking towards the Partry Mountains)
Areas designated as scenic routes:
- N59N59 road (Ireland)The N59 road is a national secondary road in Ireland. It commences in County Sligo, south of Sligo Town at the Belladrehid interchange with the N4 north of Ballysadare. The route circles around the west of Ireland, passing west from Sligo into County Mayo and through Ballina. The N59 continues...
from WestportWestport-Canada:*Westport, Nova Scotia*Westport, Ontario**Westport Rideaus, local junior "B" ice hockey team**Westport/Rideau Lakes Airport*Westport, Newfoundland and Labrador-Republic of Ireland:*Westport, County Mayo**Westport House**Westport railway station...
to the southern boundary with County GalwayCounty GalwayCounty Galway 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 city of Galway. Galway County Council is the local authority for the county. There are several strongly Irish-speaking areas in the west of the county... - N59N59 road (Ireland)The N59 road is a national secondary road in Ireland. It commences in County Sligo, south of Sligo Town at the Belladrehid interchange with the N4 north of Ballysadare. The route circles around the west of Ireland, passing west from Sligo into County Mayo and through Ballina. The N59 continues...
from Bangor to east of Rosturk
- R294 from west of Bunnyconellan to the boundary with Co. Sligo
- R297 from Castleconor to Crockets Town
- R312 from Derreen to Beltra Lough (along the coast, west of the Beg Mountain Range)
- R313 from Bellmullet to Blacksod Point
- R314 from Belderrig to Bunatrahir Bay and from Glenamoy to Barnatra
- R315 from Lahardaun to Pontoon (west of Lough Conn)
- R319 from Mulrany to south of Bunacurry (northern part of Achill Island)
- R335R335 roadThe R335 road is a regional road in counties Mayo and Galway in Ireland. It starts in Westport, Co. Mayo and ends in Leenaun, Co. Galway. The N59 is a much more direct route between the two towns. The R335 passes through Murrisk , Lecanvey, Louisburgh and Delphi before terminating in Leenaun...
from Westport to Aasleagh
- L134 from Knockmore to north of Ross West (between Lough Conn and Lough Cullin)
- L141 from south of Bunacurry to Dooagh
- L141A around Lough Keel
- Local road around Corraun Peninsula
- Local road (i.e. "The Atlantic Drive") at Dooega Head (southern part of Achill IslandAchill IslandAchill Island in County Mayo is the largest island off the coast of Ireland, and is situated off the west coast. It has a population of 2,700. Its area is . Achill is attached to the mainland by Michael Davitt Bridge, between the villages of Gob an Choire and Poll Raithní . A bridge was first...
), from the R319 through Dooega, Cloghmore and Derreen - Local road from Maumtrasna to Srah (west of Lough Mask)
- Local road from Maumtrasna to Cong (south of Lough Mask)
- Local road from south of Pollatomish to Barnatra
- Local road to the west shores of Carrowmore Lake, from Barnatra to the R313 junction
- Local road from Geesala and around the peninsula
- Local road from Killsallagh to Owenmore Bridge
- Local road from Liscarney to Doo Lough
- Local road north-west of the Sheeffry Hills from Louisburgh to Kinnadooley and to Cregganbaun
- Local road from Beltra to the R315 junction at Lough Conn
- Local road from KillalaKillalaKillala is a village in County Mayo in Ireland, north of Ballina. The railway line from Dublin to Ballina once extended to Killala. To the west of Killala is a Townsplots West , which contains numerous ancient forts.- History :...
to Moyne Abbey - Local road east of Lough Conn, from Garrycloonagh to Brackwanshagh
- Local road west of Lough Conn, from the R312 junction north of Keenagh to Newport
- Local road from south of SwinfordSwinfordSwinford, historically called Swineford , is a town in County Mayo, Ireland. It is surrounded by the settlements of Midfield, Meelick, Culmore, Cloonaghboy, Killasser and other villages. It is on the N5 road, located 18 km from Ireland West Airport Knock...
to Kilkelly - Local road from Srahmore, running west of Furnace Lough, to Newport
- Local roads north-west of Lough Mask, from Cordarragh to Tourmakeady and from Croaghrimbeg to Bohaun
- Local road north of Achill Island, from Bunacurry to Doogort