Amenities & Attractions

Foxford Cottages Rental Accommodation

Foxford, County Mayo in the West of Ireland

Fishing

Foxford is a warm, welcoming tourist town, internationally acclaimed as a haven for fishing enthusiasts and aspiring anglers alike!

Dove Cottage and Sheridan House are both ideally located adjacent to the River Moy, one of the most famous and prolific salmon fishing rivers in Europe.

Private and Association Water, Salmon and Trout fishing is available in the town and locally. Fishing for Wild Brown Trout, Salmon, Pike and Perch can also be arranged 6km away at Loughs Conn, Cullin, Derryhick and Levally.

Golf

Golf enthusiasts will enjoy Foxford's very central location in the golfing haven of counties Mayo and Sligo. There are many championship Golf Courses and Links within within a 6-40 mile radius of Foxford Cottages.

Ballina - 18 hole parkland course close to Ballina Town
Rosses Point - 18 Hole Links Course 8 km north west of Sligo town
Enniscrone - 18 Hole Links Course, located 10km from Ballina
Carne (Belmullet) - Mayo's premier links course just 2.5km from Belmullet
Claremorris - a splendid new 18 hole Parkland Course
Ballinrobe - 18 hole scenic parkland golf course
Ballyhaunis - Hilly 9 hole course
Castlebar - 18 hole parkland course
Swinford - 9 hole parkland course

Amenities

Knock International Airport 35km
Knock Marian Shrine is 30km from Foxford
Mainline Railway station on Pontoon Road just 2km
National Bus Route Stop in Foxford

Local Attractions

World renowned Foxford Woollen Mills & Visitor Centre with Jewellery Manufacturing and locally made crafts
Pottery & Craft Shops
Restaurants
Pubs with traditional Irish music
Ballina Swimming Pool
Hill Walking - The Foxford Way (an 86km marked trail)
National Museum of Country Life just a 10 minute drive
Hennigans Heritage Centre
Painting & Cookery Schools in nearby Pontoon
Enniscrone Seaweed Baths
Beautiful beaches within 30 mins drive