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About Erris
The Barony of Erris
Along the cliffs of County Mayo, on Ireland’s west coast, there is a place hidden, where the Atlantic Ocean crashes against the shore of the Emerald Isle shaping a land of rugged beauty. Where the tradition and history of old Ireland meets the modern and vibrant world of new Ireland a place which has been described as a hidden gem waiting to be discovered, “Welcome to the Barony of Erris.”
This land is a place of wild unspoilt beauty which sites on the western edge of Europe, it is a land steeped in heritage, tradition and adventure from unspoilt beaches, rugged cliffs, clear waters and expansive bays. Erris is a place you will never forget.
Erris is partly situated in a Gaeltacht (Gaelic or Irish the native tongue of Ireland is still used) area allowing you to experience an Ireland of old while still availing of the services and benefits of modern Ireland.
Not only is Erris steeped in tradition and heritage but it also caters to the adventurer in you with extensive facilities for water sports of all kinds such as diving, surfing, windsurfing and kayaking and when you’re finished you can always relax in the many traditional Irish Pubs with your pint and just have the craic.
Still Erris has more to offer due to its remoteness it is a land where the native wildlife is still preserved and thriving. It is land where the call of the critical endangered bird the “corncrake” can still be heard, where islands in the area play host in spring months to seals tending to their pups and where dolphins will happily greet you as you travel on the many boat tours around the area. Even if your sea legs aren’t as steady as others you can always taken in the natural beauty of this area through the many designated walks ranging from short light walks to the extensive and challenging 48 kilometre trek starting from the town of Bangor-Erris through Erris’s national park in Ballycroy.
All in all whether you are staying in a Hotel in Belmullet a Guesthouse in Doohama or a B&B in Blacksod we truly believe your time in Erris will leave you with the feeling that the Barony of Erris is a “tourist’s paradise.”