About Foxford
Foxford is a small, welcoming town in County Mayo, set in the Moy Valley between Lough Conn and Lough Cullin and surrounded by open countryside. It has a traditional rural-town character, with a compact centre, established residential areas and a strong sense of local community. Everyday life is convenient rather than urban: the town provides shops, cafés, pubs, pharmacy and other essential services, while larger retail and employment centres are available in Ballina and Castlebar. Families have access to local primary and secondary education, with additional schools and further services in nearby towns. Foxford is served by regional bus routes and lies close to the N26, making road travel towards Ballina, Swinford and the wider west and north-west accessible; rail services are available at nearby stations rather than in the town itself. The Foxford Woollen Mills visitor centre and shop are a notable local landmark, reflecting the town’s long industrial and craft heritage. Outdoor life is a major attraction, with the River Moy, nearby lakes, walking routes and excellent angling country offering plenty of scope for fishing, boating and countryside recreation. Local pubs, cafés and community organisations give the town an active social feel, while Ballina provides a broader choice of restaurants, shopping, healthcare and leisure facilities within a manageable drive.
Property Market in Foxford
Based on 23 properties for sale in Foxford
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What’s in Foxford
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Foxford and surrounding rural communities.
Mixed post-primary school offering education and a broad range of student activities.
Nearby primary option serving families in Swinford and the surrounding hinterland.
Post-primary school in nearby Swinford, providing an alternative local secondary option.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Main regional route linking Foxford with Ballina, Swinford and wider Mayo.
Regional buses connect Foxford with Ballina, Swinford and other nearby towns.
Rail station on the Dublin–Westport line, supporting onward connections via Manulla Junction.
Nearby terminus providing rail connections towards Manulla Junction and Dublin.
Regional airport roughly an hour away by road, serving domestic and European destinations.
Amenities
Historic mill complex with woollen goods, gifts, café facilities and local heritage interest.
Compact local centre offering informal drinks, coffee, meals and everyday social meeting places.
Local venue supporting indoor activities, community events and recreation for residents.
Public library providing books, digital services, study space and community programming.
Renowned salmon river offering fishing opportunities and attractive riverside countryside around Foxford.
Nearby lakes valued for angling, boating, wildlife and scenic countryside outings.
Local convenience retail, pharmacy, banking and practical services support daily needs.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Iconic local textile business and heritage destination with a long Foxford manufacturing tradition.
Visit website ↗Community football club providing sporting opportunities for children and adults locally.
Local Gaelic games club supporting football, community participation and youth development.
Community organisation involved in local projects, events and improving the town environment.
Local angling community connected with the Moy and surrounding lakes and fisheries.
Properties For Sale near Foxford
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