Castlebar

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Castlebar, Mayo's county town of 12,000, centres around the distinctive octagonal Mall where farmers markets replace the old horse racing. The N5 connects it handily to Dublin (235km), Galway (77km), and other major centres, with Ireland West Airport Knock just 30 minutes east. Beyond the traditional shopfronts and modern amenities, you'll find Lough Lannagh for lakeside walks right in town, plus easy access to the Great Western Greenway and Croagh Patrick.