About Turlough
Turlough is a small rural village and townland area in County Mayo, just north-east of Castlebar, with a quiet, community-minded character and easy access to the county town. Homes are generally set among farmland and low-density countryside, while the nearby N5 provides straightforward road connections towards Castlebar, Westport and Ballina. Daily shopping, secondary schooling, larger medical services and a wider choice of cafés, restaurants and pubs are mainly found in Castlebar, with local rural pubs and community facilities serving the surrounding area. Parke National School provides primary education locally, while families also look towards schools in Castlebar, Balla and surrounding villages for later education. Turlough is well known for its proximity to the National Museum of Ireland – Country Life at Turlough Park, set within attractive grounds and a notable local landmark. The area also benefits from the Turlough Greenway and nearby countryside for walking and cycling, alongside Parke GAA Pitch and community sporting activity. Rail services are available from Castlebar station, while local and regional buses connect through Castlebar and along the N5 corridor.
Property Market in Turlough
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What’s in Turlough
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Turlough and surrounding rural communities.
Visit website ↗Mixed post-primary school in Castlebar, offering a broad secondary curriculum.
Established post-primary school serving students from Westport and wider west Mayo.
Castlebar post-primary school with practical, academic and further-education pathways.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Main road corridor linking Turlough with Castlebar, Balla and Ballina.
InterCity and regional rail services connect Castlebar with Dublin, Westport and other destinations.
Regional buses provide connections towards Westport, Ballina, Galway and surrounding Mayo towns.
Off-road route supporting recreational walking and cycling near Turlough and Castlebar.
Amenities
Turlough Park museum presenting Irish rural life, traditions and heritage in scenic grounds.
Visit website ↗Local cemetery located near Parke, serving families in the surrounding community.
Local Gaelic games pitch supporting club matches, training and community sport.
Pleasant walking and cycling route through the countryside around Turlough.
Nearby centre for supermarkets, independent shops, cafés, restaurants, pubs and everyday services.
Major Mayo GAA venue hosting county matches and significant sporting events.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games organisation associated with Parke GAA Pitch and community activity.
Local community activity supports events, social connections and village initiatives.
Prominent local employer and visitor attraction focused on Mayo’s rural heritage.
Visit website ↗Nearby retailers, professional services, cafés and hospitality meet most daily requirements.
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