Discover Claremorris: Lakes, Park and Culture

Claremorris lies in a valley surrounded by gently rolling drumlin hills and other hills. Clare Lough and Mayfield Lough are both in the town centre. This brings together a distinctive valley and hill landscape with two lakes in the town. Your stay can focus on different things: nature and walks, local culture or events.

Lakes, Walking Paths and Fishing

McMahon Park–Clare Lake near Claremorris has tree-lined walking paths. The park includes fishing platforms and areas suitable for picnics. Land of the Giants, a children’s attraction, is also located there. Claremorris has also long been known for coarse fishing. This means there is both a specific park with several features and a long-standing fishing tradition in the town to enjoy.

Circular Routes and Nature Nearby

The Mayfield Loop in Claremorris is an easy 2.7 km circular walking route. The Clogher Bog Loop starts at the Clogher Heritage Complex near Claremorris and can be walked year-round. The two routes differ in their described features: for the Mayfield Loop, the circular route, length and difficulty rating are specified; the Clogher Bog Loop starts at the Heritage Complex and is accessible year-round. Route and access information for the Clogher Bog Loop may change, so check it before your visit.

A local 18-hole golf course is located outside Claremorris on the Galway Road. If golf is part of your travel plans, check the course details and visitor rules in advance.

Heritage and Cultural Attractions

The Clogher Heritage Complex near Claremorris displays artefacts donated by local people and old agricultural machinery. The complex consists of a typical one-room labourer’s cottage and a garden; there is also a reconstructed forge on the grounds. The cottage, garden, forge and exhibits offer different ways to explore the history of rural life.

Historic buildings in the town itself also serve present-day purposes. The current Roman Catholic St Colman’s Church was built in 1911. The town library is housed in St. John’s Anglican Church, built in 1828.

Claremorris Town Hall Theatre is a theatre, concert venue, arts centre and studio. It is a five-minute walk from Claremorris railway station. The Claremorris Drama Festival takes place annually and has been running since 1970. As the theatre programme may change and the specific festival schedule matters for your travel dates, check current listings before your trip.

Getting There and Getting Around

Claremorris is served by the Dublin–Westport railway line. Bus Éireann and GoBus operate services to and from Claremorris. Train services and Bus Éireann buses are listed as public transport options for the Mayfield Loop. Check current timetables and routes before travelling.

Markets and Local Offerings

Visitors can buy treats at the local market in Claremorris. Market dates and vendors may vary, so check locally for the current offering.

Discover more destinations: Sheean, Newport, Toormimedy, Kiltimagh, Ballycastle, Neale, Killala, Cornaroya.

For the broader travel overview: County Mayo.