Mulranny
Mulranny ()—sometimes spelled as 'Mallaranny', 'Mulrany', 'Malaranny', 'Mullaranny', 'Mullranny' or 'Mulranny'—is a seaside village on the isthmus between Clew Bay and Blacksod Bay in County Mayo, Ireland. Common plants in the area include large fuchsias, ferns and other exotic plants. This plant life is celebrated each summer during the "Mulranny Mediterranean Heather Festival". Mulranny, located at the foot of the Nephin Mountain Range, has a number of blue flag beaches and a coastal lagoon. The Corraun Peninsula, which contains three mountain peaks, is situated across Clew Bay. In 2011, Mulranny was a winner of the EDEN (European Destination of  Excellence) award. Transport. Road. Mulranny is located on the N59 national secondary road. Bus Éireann route 440 (Dooagh-Westport-Ireland West Airport Knock operates once a day (on weekdays) in each direction. "Expressway" route 52 provides an evening journey each way to/from Westport and Galway. Rail access. The nearest rail services may be accessed at Westport railway station approximately 31 km distant. Walking and cycling. Mulranny lies on the 42 km Great Western Greenway, which runs between Westport and Achill.