Bonniconlon

Approximately 5 miles east of Ballina, on the R294 regional road, Bonniconlon (Bunnyconnellan) is a small village in the shadow of the Ox Mountains, less than 3 miles from the Sligo Border. The village is approximately 40 minutes drive from Ireland West Airport Knock and 15 minutes to Enniscrone beach. Lough Talt, a mountain lake with some of the most stunning views in Ireland is only a few miles from Bonniconlon.

Bonniconlon is an attractive rural setting and has many historical and archaeological points of interest. It is an ideal holiday base for hillwalking, golfing, fishing and touring the northwest. Within easy reach for day trips are places such as Foxford Woollen Mills, Knock Shrine, Céide Fields, Tír Saile, North Mayo Family History Centre, Crossmolina, Yeats County Sligo and Donegal.

Bonniconlon Agricultural Show

Established in 1949 the annual Bonniconlon Agricultural Show & Gymkhana, takes place on the August Bank Holiday every year, offering something of interest to young and old, and is reputed to be one of the most successful and well-attended shows in the country. Attracting visitors from all over Ireland and beyond, it is a traditional family day out for the thousands of people who enjoy their annual visit to it. Since 2008 the specially developed new showgrounds have resulted in the provision of 200 acres to facilitate the ever-growing number of exhibitions and attractions.

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 Hill Walking The Ox Mountains afford the visitor an opportunity for superb hill walking and the Western way near Lough Talt on the Tubbercurry Road is a very interesting walk. Famine walks are also available from Bonniconlon.

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.

Fr Patrick Peyton

The world famous 'Rosary Priest', Fr Patrick Peyton was born in nearby Attymass in 1909 and died in the USA in 1992. He attended Bonniconlon School for a period while living with relatives there and was an altar boy in the local church during that time. The Fr Peyton Centre in Attymass was built in his honour.

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
• Ireland West Airport Knock - 38 miles
• Sligo Airport - 35 miles
• Dublin - 163 miles
• Galway - 78 miles
• Belfast - 158 miles
• Cork - 198 miles
• Limerick - 132 miles
• Rosslare - 216 miles