Foxford
in County Mayo in the West of Ireland
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'The Sun House', Swinford Road, Foxford, This very special property, completely refurbished in 1996, currently contains the 'Open to the Sun Pottery', Giftshop and 'Emily's Coffee Cafe' with a wonderful 2 bed overhead apartment. |
Foxford - The Home of Quality
Situated on the River Moy, the picturesque town of Foxford has established an excellent reputation as a tourist centre. Nestling between the Ox and Nephin mountains Foxford is the ideal location for a relaxing, stress free break away from the routines of working life. The warmth of the Foxford blanket is equally matched by the warmth of its people who are always ready to welcome a visitor to their midst. You can choose from its many traditional pubs, restaurants as well as B&B's and Guesthouses. Foxford has much to entertain its visitors with outdoor activities, visitor centre, fishing and walking.
Population from Census
- 1,058 (2006)
- 878 (2002)
- 944 (1996)
Secondary School
St Joseph's Secondary School, opened by the Sisters of Charity in October 1961, caters for approximately 350 students and has a teaching staff of 27.
Walks
The Foxford Way is an 86km way marked trail which circles the town of Foxford taking in the Ox Mountains, boreens, boglands, archeological sites, lakeshores and river banks. The Foxford Walking Club regularly take to the trails and tracks of the Bealach on a Sunday afternoon. Western Discoveries is a Tour Operator with a wide range of itineraries for walking holidays not only in Foxford but throughout Mayo.
Fishing
Foxford is a popular fishing destination with the River Moy providing excellent stretches of salmon fishing. Nearby Loughs Conn and Cullin are famous for brown trout.
Future
Not content to settle for all this Foxford is looking to the future, The Foxford Admiral Brown project is currently in the planning stages. A memorial to Admiral William Brown, founder of the Argentinian Navy who was born in Foxford in 1777 will be incorporated alongside the Foxford Woollen Mills Visitor Centre.
Visiting Foxford? To book a Foxford hotel online visit Mayo Hotels for a secure online booking facility.
