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Hidden Mayo Museums That Deliver Big On History. Pt2 – The Jackie Clarke Collection

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Close up of irish proclamation of indepndence

Last week we wrote a little about Michael Davitt’s life and the museum dedicated to him in Straide. Today we continue the theme of County Mayo Museums with history focus. Our second serving of a hidden gem that we believe is worth your time is the Jackie Clarke Collection in Ballina. Part 2: Top Private … Read more

The Best Time To Visit Ballina With Kids, Guaranteed

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row of plastic cups filled with marshmallows and strawberries ready to have chocolate poured over at an outdoor stall for best time to visit ballina festival in July

The lovely County Mayo town will be the centre of attention for the next few weeks, with President Joe Biden’s visit announced recently. So it looks like the best time to visit Ballina will be next week, if you can still make it. Do not confuse this Ballina in County Mayo with the equally picturesque … Read more