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Mayo
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Mayo comes from the Irish word Maigh Eo - the plain of
the yew trees. Mayo has many historical connections
including the "Céide Fields" which contains many
stone age tombs and monuments. St. Patrick spent 40 days on
Croagh Patrick in Westport, County Mayo, fasting and
praying. Mayo is also home to Granuaile, one of Ireland's
most incredible women. "The Quiet Man" was shot on location
in Cong, County Mayo. Foxford Woollen Mills gives an idea of
how the production of wool takes place. Knock, County Mayo
is a sacred place of pilgrimage to Our Lady as she appeared
in Knock.
The most comprehensive site you will find on County Mayo
is Mayo on the
Move and when you visit the site you will find all these
links and more.
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