About Breaffy
Breaffy is a rural village and townland area just south-east of Castlebar, in County Mayo, with a quiet, community-oriented character and easy access to the county town. Homes are generally surrounded by open countryside, while Castlebar provides the wider range of shops, services, schools and employment within a short drive. Breaffy National School serves local families, with secondary education and further options available in Castlebar. Road access is centred on the R300 and local roads, with Castlebar railway station and bus services providing onward connections towards Westport, Galway and Dublin. Local social life includes Breaffy House Resort, with its hotel, leisure facilities and dining, while Castlebar offers a broader choice of pubs, cafés and restaurants. The area is particularly known for sport and community activity, including Breaffy GAA, and nearby walks, pitches and countryside support an active lifestyle. Turlough village and the National Museum of Ireland—Country Life are also within the wider surrounding area, adding cultural and recreational interest.
Property Market in Breaffy
Based on 5 properties for sale in Breaffy
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Breaffy
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Breaffy and surrounding rural communities.
Established secondary school for boys, located in nearby Castlebar.
Castlebar secondary school providing post-primary education for local students.
Provides vocational, adult-learning and further-education courses in Castlebar.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Regional road linking Breaffy with Castlebar and surrounding south Mayo communities.
Mainline station offering train services towards Westport, Athlone and Dublin.
Local and regional buses connect nearby Castlebar with Mayo and national destinations.
Strategic route east from Castlebar towards Westport, Longford and Dublin connections.
Amenities
Hotel, restaurants, spa, pool and leisure facilities serving residents and visitors.
Local pitches and club facilities supporting Gaelic games and community activity.
Nearby county-town centre with supermarkets, independent shops, cafés and essential services.
Castlebar leisure complex offering swimming, fitness and sports facilities.
Popular Castlebar venue combining food, drinks and a lively local atmosphere.
Turlough museum exploring Irish rural life, heritage and traditional culture.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Community Gaelic games club with football teams and extensive local involvement.
Major local hospitality, leisure and events business near the village.
Prominent neighbouring GAA club serving Castlebar and surrounding communities.
Nearby community facility hosting local activities, events and services.
Properties For Sale near Breaffy
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