How to reach Ballycastle, Co. Mayo
Photo: Bartek Rybacki and Mayo North Tourism ©
Ballycastle (Baile an Chaisil - meaning town of the stone ring-fort) is a village on the North West coast of Ireland in County Mayo, located approximately 26km from Ballina. Located five miles west of the village is the Céide Fields - the most extensive Stone Age field systems in the world. The road here runs close to the magnificent cliffs of Céide which are 360 ft high.
The sea-stack known as 'Dún Briste' can be seen at Downpatrick Head approx. 3 miles north of the village - and Céide Caost Atlantic Run will take you right onto the headland to overlook this breath-taking feature.. You’ll also pass by the blowhole known as 'Poll na Seantoinne' (Hole of the Old Fire) which has a subterranean channel to the sea and is one of many such blowholes located along the North Mayo coast.
Meeting Points
Meeting point and number collection: Ballycastle Community Hall, Ballycastle, Co. Mayo. Eircode: F26 W180
Race Start Line: Céide Fields Visitor Centre, Glenurla, Ballycastle, Co. Mayo. Eircode: F26 PF66
Getting to Ballycastle:
By Plane: to Ireland West Airport (80km) Shannon Airport (220km), or Dublin Airport (265km)
By Ferry: to Rosslare, Dublin, Cork or Larne.
By Road: R314 from Ballina. Co. Mayo
There are also sporadic public transport options from Ballina.