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Take the road to Dun na mBó

The sculpture, at the Dún na mBó blowhole on the Mullet Peninsula in Co Mayo, was designed by the American artist, Travis Price, and is dedicated to those lost at sea off the coast. Photo: Anthony Hickey
The sculpture, at the Dún na mBó blowhole on the Mullet Peninsula in Co Mayo, was designed by the American artist, Travis Price, and is dedicated to those lost at sea off the coast. Photo: Anthony Hickey

Dún na mBó, which is located at Doonamo Point, at the northwest end of the Mullet Peninsula, is one of the most spectacular blowholes in Co Mayo. The blowhole is a short drive from Belmullet on one of the most exciting sections of Mayo’s Wild Atlantic Way – and while it is not as well […]

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A grandstand view of Downpatrick Head blowhole

The statue of St. Patrick at Downpatrick Head overlooking the blowhole berm and viewing platform. Photo: Anthony Hickey
The statue of St. Patrick at Downpatrick Head overlooking the blowhole berm and viewing platform. Photo: Anthony Hickey

The viewing area and walkway around the blowhole at Downpatrick near Ballycastle in Co Mayo is one of the most spectacular and exciting Signature Discovery Points on the Wild Atlantic Way tourist trail.