The coastal hamlet of Belmullet, which serves as the barony of Erris’s Mullet Peninsula’s administrative centre, is situated between the Atlantic Ocean’s Blacksod and Broadhaven Bays and serves as the region’s gateway to this mysterious and pristine peninsula in County Mayo. Although being categorised as a Gaeltacht (or Irish-speaking area), English is widely spoken. Here, visitors can experience a significant portion of Ireland’s original culture and traditions, including traditional Irish music and the country’s well-known song and dance. Many tourists to the region take advantage of the excellent freshwater and saltwater fishing that is available, while sailing, windsurfing, kitesurfing, and surfing are also popular activities that can be done from the area’s beaches. The town is warm and welcoming and has several bars, four hotels, stores, seafood restaurants, as well as a variety of festivals that take place all year round. The Neolithic Cèide Fields, the untamed wilderness of Ballycroy National Park, the soaring cliffs of Ceann Iorrais (Erris Head), and the island of Inis Gluaire—the last resting place of the fabled Children of Lir—can all be found in the four corners of Erris.
