The Tóchar
Valley
County Mayo in the West of
Ireland
Croagh Patrick has drawn pilgrims in their droves since pre-Christian times. It still has a magnetic attraction and many of the faithful continue to climb barefoot, especially on Reek Sunday, the last Sunday in July. A small church at the summit marks where Saint Patrick spent 40 days in contemplation and prayer. This is the ultimate destination of the Tóchar Phádraig.
The Tóchar Valley is a beautiful area of rural communities stretching from Balla to Murrisk and includes all the following communities:
Steeped in antiquity the unspoiled countryside is liberally sprinkled with churches, Celtic artefacts and historical sites. The Tóchar Phádraig pilgrim route, which links these townlands and villages for a distance of 55 km, follows a section of the ancient chariot road of the Kings of Connaught which ran from Tulsk in Roscommon to Croagh Patrick, the holy mountain.
A wide varietry of tourism products are available throughout the valley. These include:
- Walks
- Golf
- Angling / Fishing
- Abbeys
- Heritage / History
- Wildlife
- Retreats and Reflection
- Pilgrimages
Access to the
Tóchar Valley
Airports
- Knock (30 minutes)
- Galway (60 minutes)
- Sligo (60 minutes)
Railway Stations
- Claremorris
- Manulla
- Castlebar
- Westport
Bus
Bus Eireann provides an exclusive network of bus services throughout the Tóchar Valley.
Accommodation in
Mayo
| Guesthouses | Heritage Homes | Horse Drawn Caravans | Hostels |
| Hotels | Mobile Homes | Rental | Self-Catering Houses | Town Houses |
