The welcome here is genuine. Activities and Entertainment Traditionally fishermen have flocked to Mayo for fishing of all sorts, sea angling, coarse fishing and especially salmon fishing on the world famous River Moy. Other sporting opportunities abound world class golf courses and links, horse riding, hiking and hill walking, a cycling trail in North Mayo and of course water sports during the summer. There are mountains to climb, beaches to walk and a wide selection of heritage centres and indoor attractions as well. Holiday weekends and just about every weekend throughout the summer features a festival somewhere in Mayo.
Traditional music is played throughout the year in pubs around the county.
Sometimes these are organised, othertimes impromptu sessions welcoming all-comers. Commonly heard instruments are the bodhrn, fiddle, tin whistle, accordian and mandolin. Sessions usually include traditional singing also. Landscape Mayo has a wonderfully varied landscape. A long coastline features superb safe beaches and all the drama of the highest sea cliffs in Europe.