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3 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Mayo, Ireland

Updated October 4, 2023
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The abandoned Village

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Slievemore's deserted stone village

Achill's most recently abandoned village dates back to to the Age of Enlightenment.
Nephin Mountain overlooking Lahardane at Addergoole

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Addergoole Titanic Monument

This small Irish village suffered the greatest loss of life when the Titanic sank.
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Dún na mBó

When the tide is high, you can see the Atlantic pushing up through a deep, jagged hole in the rock.
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