Ballinrobe Vacations, Ballinrobe Vacation Reviews, Tourism Guide

Ballinrobe is known as the 'Lake District' of County Mayo and as the name suggests is rich in fishing lakes and rivers. It is well acclaimed by anglers from many corners of the world who make Ballinrobe their annual fishing destination, particularly for the May-fly season.

Ballinrobe golf course is an impressive inland course designed by well-known course designer Eddie Hackett and laid out to championship standard. Set in the grounds of Cloonacastle Estate which dates back to 1238 it offers a challenge to any golfer with its elaborate fairways and man made lakes.

For fans of horse racing, the Ballinrobe race course is located on the N84 Galway/Castlebar road and has 8 meetings throughout the year

Ballinrobe is also hopme to the South Mayo Family Research Centre. If you are looking for your roots in the area it's a good place ot start. The centre is situated on the main street.