Céad míle fáilte go Tourmakeady
Tourmakeady Agricultural Show - July 26th 2009
View Tourmakeady's St Patricks Day Parade 2009 (Courtesy of TG4)
Coiste Pobal Thuar Mhic Eadaigh wins First Prize in "Baile Beo 2008", sponsored by Údarás Na Gaeltachta.
Tourmakeady (official name: Tuar Mhic Éadaigh) is a rural and tourist area in County Mayo in the West of Ireland. It has a population of approximately 1000 people.
Part of Tourmakeady was originally in neighbouring County Galway, but was placed under the administration of County Mayo in 1898.
Tourmakeady is noted for its rugged and picturesque scenery. It is located between the shores of Lough Mask and the Partry Mountains, and covers an area from Srah to Maamtrasna.
Tourmakeady is renowned for its fishing, wonderful walks, and natural waterfall located in Tourmakeady Woods
It is approximately 26 Km (16 miles) from the Atlantic.
Tourmakeady, together with neighbouring Partry, make up the full parish of Ballyovey.
Tourmakeady is a member of The Tóchar Valley Rural Community Network, and we are proud to support Craogh Patrick Heritage Trail. CLICK HERE for access views and commentary of the inaugural walk which took place from March 14th to March 16th 2009