Explore Dooghbeg in Ireland
Dooghbeg in the region of Connaught is a town in Ireland - some 151 mi or ( 243 km ) West of Dublin , the country's capital city .
Current time in Dooghbeg is now 04:26 PM (Sunday) . The local timezone is named " Europe/Dublin " with a UTC offset of 0 hours. Depending on the availability of means of transportation, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Derry, Belfast, Srahduggaun, Salia, and Rosturk. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Derry . Where to go and what to see in Dooghbeg ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Clew Bay
Clew Bay is a natural ocean bay in County Mayo, Ireland. It contains Ireland's best example of sunken drumlins. According to tradition, there is an island in the bay for every day of the year. The bay is overlooked by Croagh Patrick, Ireland's holy mountain, and the Nephin Range mountains of North Mayo. Clare Island guards the entrance of the bay.
Located at 53.83 -9.80 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
Michael Davitt Bridge
The Michael Davitt Bridge is a swing bridge in County Mayo, Ireland that crosses from the Corraun Peninsula to Achill Island.
Located at 53.93 -9.92 (Lat./Long.); Less than 9 km away
Achillbeg
Acaill Bheag (Achillbeg) is a small island in County Mayo, Ireland, just off the southern tip of Achill Island. Its name means 'Little Achill'. Acaill Bheag was evacuated in 1965 and the inhabitants were settled on the main (Achill) island and nearby mainland. The main settlement was in the centre of the island, bounded by two hills to the north and south. There are a small number of holiday homes on the island, but they are usually empty for most of the year.
Located at 53.85 -9.95 (Lat./Long.); Less than 9 km away
Dorinish
Dorinish is an uninhabited island in Clew Bay in County Mayo, Ireland. It has colloquially been known as "Beatle Island" after Beatle John Lennon purchased the island in 1967 for £1,700. Previously used by sailing ships for its stones, the island became a place of peace for Lennon and his family. After his divorce from wife Cynthia, the island went unused until Lennon invited "King of the Hippies" Sid Rawle to establish a commune on the island in 1970.
Located at 53.81 -9.67 (Lat./Long.); Less than 12 km away
Rockfleet Castle
Rockfleet Castle, or Carraigahowley Castle, is a tower house near Newport in County Mayo, Ireland. It was built in the mid sixteenth century, and is most famously associated with Gráinne O'Malley, the pirate queen and chieftain of the clan O’Malley. Rockfleet Castle has four floors and is over eighteen metres in height. It can be open to the public year round. If the huge doorhandle on the heavy wooden door cannot be opened, the key can be borrowed and returned to the nearby farm.
Located at 53.90 -9.63 (Lat./Long.); Less than 12 km away
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