Bonniconlon
in Mayo in the West of Ireland
Nestling in the shadows of the Ox Mountains on the Mayo / Sligo border, Bonniconlon is a picturesque rural village on the R294 regional road, some 6 miles east of the prosperous town of Ballina. Bonniconlon has many attractions and the area is known for its wild beauty and its historical and archaeological interests.
For an interesting, healthy and relaxed holiday, Bonniconlon is a must. A peaceful location, and an ideal base for hillwalking, fishing, golfing and touring the Northwest with Céide Fields, Foxford Woollen Mills, Knock Shrine, Yeats County Sligo, Donegal, Tír Saile and the North Mayo Family History Centre, Crossmolina.
Hill Walking
The Ox Mountains afford the visitor an opportunity for superb hillwalking and the Western Way, near Lough Talt on the Tubbercurry Road, is a very interesting walk.
Fishing
- A few miles south of Bonniconlon lie Loughs Brolly, Carrow, Kerribly and Cartoon. All are noted for their stocks of trout and pike
- Five miles east of Bonniconlon on the Tubbercurry road is the picturesque Lought Talt, a haven for any fisherman. Here you will find an abundant stock of brown trout
- Other fishing close at hand:
- Deep sea fishing on Killala Bay from Enniscrone Pier and Killala Pier
- Salmon and Sea trout on (Jack Charlton's) River Moy
- Ridge Pool - Salmon
- Salmon and brown trout on Lough Conn
Golfing
Magnificent challenging golf on any of the following courses:
- Enniscrone
- Ballina
- Rosses Point
- Tubbercurry
Antiquities
The whole area is in fact dotted with antiquities. Standing Stones at Lisardmore, Carracram, Carrareagh and a fine Gallery Grove can also be viewed in Carracram.
Archaeological
Of great interest to many visitors is the Bronze Age Farmstead in Glenree which has been preserved for the past 4000 years under the bog, a remarkable landmark well worth visiting.
How to get here
A few hours drive from most major centres Bonniconlon is the ideal place to relax in a peaceful, quite and naturally rugged haven. If you want a clean environment free from all pollutants including noise you'll love Bonniconlon.
- Ballina - 6 miles
- Dublin - 163 miles
- Galway - 78 miles
- Belfast - 158 miles
- Cork - 198 miles
- Limerick - 132 miles
- Rosslare - 216 miles
- Knock Airport - 38 miles
- Sligo Airport - 35 miles
