Claremorris “The Heart of the West” is centrally located in both Mayo and Connacht: an ideal location for touring the West. It is situated half way between Sligo and Galway on the N17 road.
Claremorris is a small town, population 3,900. Being small, it is a friendly and intimate place where people know each other and will welcome the stranger and make them feel at home. It is only 20 minutes from Ireland West Airport Knock, 3 hours from Dublin and about 4 hours from Cork or Belfast. It is a good place for Family or Senior Citizen holidays.
Claremorris Chamber: Why Claremorris
Town Hall Theatre
Claremorris Town Hall Theatre was built in 1969 – the first dance was held on June 20th 1969 – and has been a vital community resource ever since. The first Claremorris Drama Festival was held in March 1971.
Town Hall Committee 1970
Back Row:LtoR: Seamus O’Malley, Arthur Hanley, P.J. Brennan, Pat Merrick, T.H. Kean.
Front Row:LtoR: Monsignor H. Curley, P.P. Dr. J. F. McHugh, Ml. Prendergast, Ml. J. Reidy, Paddy O’Brien.
See the map below for the location of the Town Hall Theatre in Claremorris.
Parking locations near the Town Hall
There are Hotels, B&Bs, Self-Catering Apartments and Houses and an excellent Hostel in or near the town and surrounding area. (Max. car journey 15mins). Two of the hotels are in Claremorris and three more are within 15mins drive.
Several of the B&B’s are Fáilte Ireland (Tourist Board) registered, while some are not but they offer a good service.
Hotel Options in Claremorris and surrounding areas.
4* McWilliam Park – Our premier contemporary hotel offers 103 elegantly furnished rooms complete with leisure centre facilities. Located a few minutes walk from the
Town Hall. Make sure to mention Drama Festival to avail of a special room rate.
Tel: 094 9378000 www.mcwilliampark.ie
Dalton Inn Hotel – A 2 minute walk to Town Hall.
Tel: 094 9371488 www.daltoninn.com
Hotels in adjacent towns
3* Park Hotel, Kiltimagh – Modern spacious hotel, 46 contemporary rooms in the neighbouring town of Kiltimagh a 13km drive from Claremorris.
Tel: 094 9374922 www.parkhotelmayo.com
3* Ard Ri Hotel – Modern hotel, 51 stylish rooms, located on the edge of Tuam, Co Galway 24km to Claremorris.
Tel: 093 40100 www.ardrihousehotel.ie
3* Knock House Hotel – 68 bedroom hotel located in the village of Knock, 10km drive from Claremorris.
Tel: 094 9388088 www.knockhousehotel.ie
B&B’s in Claremorris area
“Summerhill” B&B – Set in a quiet cul-de-sac, just 5 mins walk from the Town Hall.
Ann & Martin Naughton Tel: 094 9371937 email: summerhillbb@hotmail.com summerhillbb.com
Conway’s B&B – 5 min drive to Claremorris Town Hall.
Tel: 094 9371117 email: conways@coilmore.com conways.m4hotel.com/
Cara Guesthouse, Knock – 10 minute drive to Claremorris.
Tel: 094 9388315 www.carabedandbreakfast.com
Rockfield Manor, Claremorris– Tel: 087 6235400 www.booking.com/hotel/ie/rockfield-manor-knock.en.html?aid=377957&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2
Golden Rose House, Knock– www.tripadvisor.ie/Hotel_Review-g551607-d6854122-Reviews-Golden_Rose_House_B_B-Knock_County_Mayo_Western_Ireland.html
Archmor House, Knock – www.booking.com/hotel/ie/archmor-house-b-amp-b.en.html?aid=377957&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2
Forest View B&B, Balla– 10 mins from Claremorris.
Tel: 094 9365181 https://www.mayo-ireland.ie/en/accommodation/bandbs-guest-houses/forest-view-balla/forest-view.html
Glamping
Peter and Elaine Murphy– Glamping village, self-catering accommodation and country pub located in Crossboyne village, just 6km from Claremorris town.
Tel: 087 6825123www.claremorrisglamping.ie/
N17 Glamping, Claremorris– Tel: 087 2533993www.facebook.com/N17CamperStopover/
Self Catering Accommodation
Valley Lodge Hostel – This accommodation includes both Farmhouse B&B and a Hostel, a short 10 mins drive from Claremorris.
Contact: Mary Barrett 094 65180 email: valleylodge@eircom.net www.valleylodgeaccommodation.com/
Railway Lodge Apartments – Situated on the edge of the Town, a mere 5 min walk to the Town Hall. 1,2,& 3 bedroom spacious & modern apartments, also can offer Hillview House located in Knock 10kms away.
Contact: Josephine 094 9388591 / 086 6072379 kavanagh.josephine@yahoo.ie
Green Acres Cottage, Ballinlough, Claremorris Co. Mayo F12XF82 – 10 km from Claremorris, self-catering accommodation, sleeps 8.
Tel: 087 638 7780 martinamcging11@gmail.com
Ashford Court, Claremorris – Luxury Guesthouse. Private parking, non-smoking
www.booking.com/Share-yb19C4
Drum Haven B&B, Knock – 13km from Claremorris
Tel: 094 9388046 housity.net/hotel/drum-haven-b-amp-b
Seven Oaks B&B, Ballyhaunis – 20 mins from Claremorris. Private parking
www.guestreservations.com/seven-oaks-bb/booking
AirBnB
Spacious Apartment, Claremorris – www.airbnb.ie/rooms/7571627
Contemporary Studio, Claremorris – www.airbnb.ie/rooms/27127531
Entire House, Claremorris – www.airbnb.ie/rooms/26118418?
Eimear’s Inn, Claremorris – www.airbnb.ie/rooms/13841707
Cosy Cottage, near Claremorris – www.airbnb.ie/rooms/1255243243338014866
Double Bedrooms, Bekan, Claremorris – www.airbnb.ie/rooms/47137519
The Parlour, Balla – www.airbnb.ie/rooms/962995329970490844
There are numerous Food Outlets in or near Claremorris: these range from full evening dinner to lunch, to snacks, to fast food to take-aways.
Food served in pubs (called “pub grub”) can be very wholesome and relatively inexpensive. Menus vary. Not all pubs serve food. Check it out before you check in!
WAITER / WAITRESS SERVED FULL EVENING DINNER
The Old Arch Bar and Bistro, James St.
Provides a served lunch and evening dinner.
The McWilliam Park Hotel, Kilcolman Rd.
Provides carvery and evening dinner.
The Dalton Inn, Dalton St.
Provides carvery, evening dinner & accommodation.
The Western Hotel, Dalton St.
Korean restaurant over Warde’s, Main street
Olive’s Seoul Food, Dalton St.
Provides breakfast, snacks and evening meals.
La Casa, Dalton Street
Tapas and wine.
Dawat, The Square
Indian cuisine – Opens evenings ‘til late. Stay or Take Away.
Alisan, Mount St. (Over Bruce Betting)
Thai & European. Stay or Take away.
Knock House Hotel, Knock (10 mins north on N17)
Lunch till 4.00pm & evening meals.
Ellie McGuire’s Restaurant, Ballindine (6 minutes on N17)
Good value, fresh, home-made food all day.
Cill Aodain Hotel, Kiltimagh. 15 minutes.
FAST FOOD
Supermac’s & Papa John’s Pizzas, Dalton St.
Fast food: stay or take away. Open late.
Mr. Kebab, Dalton St.
Opens & closes late.
Blue Thunder, Dalton St.
Fast food. Stay or take away
COFFEE SHOPS
Araby Coffee House, The Square
The Square Cafe, The Square
The Lighthouse, The Square
Mc Hugh’s, Dalton Street
O’Hehir’s, Silverbridge Shopping Centre
SuperValu Cafe, beside Town Hall
OTHERS
Apache Pizza, Lakeside Retail Park
Pizza, Delivers.
Pizza House, Main St. (by the bridge)
Delivers.
Val’s Fish & Chips, James’ St.
Open till late.
Late & Early, Ballyhaunis Road.
Food to go.
Hillside Filling Station, Ballyhaunis Road.
Food to go.
The foodstore, Ballyhaunis Road.
Award winning delicatessen, takeaway rolls, salads, sandwiches.
The IRD Office (Tourist Info Point) is on the Ballyhaunis Road.
Phone: 094 9371830
The Train Station is off Main St. and Mount St. (see map).
Here you can get a train, directly or indirectly to any part of Ireland.
Time tables are posted outside and you may get a free copy inside.
094 93 71011
The GARDA (police) station is in Mount St. 094 93 71222
The Bus Stops are in D’Alton St. Timetables are published there.
The Catholic Church is on D’Alton Street.
Sat. Vigil Mass: 7.00pm. Sun. 11.00am.
The Leisure Centre (Swim Pool, Gym etc.) is on D’Alton Street.
The Health Centre is on the Old Knock Road.
Pharmacies:
2 in Main Street . . . Flynn’s & McCabe’s
1 on Ballyhaunis Road . . . Paul Davy
1 Boots Pharmacy in S’bridge Centre
HAIR SALONS AND BARBERS
Richie’s Barbers 087 442 2513
Wilsons Barbers
Arch Barbers
RJ Barbershop
Redz Hair & Beauty (094) 937 3322
B&A Barber Shop 089 417 9612
Redz Hair & Beauty (094) 937 3322
Wilsons Barbers
Richie’s Barbers 087 442 2513
Hg Hair (094) 937 3546
RJ Barbershop
David Martin Hairdressing (094) 937 1820
B&A Barber Shop 089 417 9612
The Hair Chair (094) 937 7368
Arch Barbers
Jimmys Hair Studio (094) 937 1742
Bob & Wave (094) 936 2344
TD Tricia Donnellan Hair 089 218 5855
Ti Gruaige (094) 936 2519
Sunbar 089 446 3874
McMahon Park entrance is from lower James’ St. (pass Griffith’s Garage). There’s a 1.5km loop walk around the Clare Lake, but it also leads to the entrance to a beautiful woodland walk known as – The Greenway “Land of the Giants”
See brochure in IRD/ Tourist Info Office.
This totals to a 5km walk.
The Golf course is approx. 5 minutes drive out the Galway Road.
Telephone: 094 93 71527
Hanley’s Equestrian Centre is approx. 5 minutes drive out the Galway Road.
Upr Mace Equitation Centre is 10 minutes drive out the Knock Road. (N17 North)
The Kiltimagh Pet Farm is 20 minutes drive.
The Graune Pet Farm: is 25 minutes drive.
Pots of Fun (indoor for smaller children) is in Lakeside Shopping Centre.
Indoor Athletics Centre is at the junction of Kiltimagh and Castlebar Road in Claremorris. It is 5 minutes drive from the Town Square.
There are several Playing Fields for GAA & Soccer.
The Barnacarroll Sports Complex (indoor) is 8 minutes drive out the Knock Road, N17 North.
Phone: 094 93 88022 or 087 – 2826 310
Based in Claremorris you can avail of
- Swimming pool
- 2 pet farms
- an 18 hole golf course
- an indoor play area for children
- two equitation schools
- a soccer pitch
- restaurants, pizzerias and other
- a running track
- tennis courts
- an indoor athletics facility
- a handball alley (indoor)
- a town hall
- occasional art exhibitions
- a children’s play ground
- a GAA pitch
- an indoor sports complex in Barnacarroll
- a park walk (up to 6km), which includes “Land of the Giants”
Claremorris Golf Club
Claremorris Golf club was formed in 1918 and its first course was at Claremont later known as “The Race Course” near the Castlebar/Kiltimagh road. Later, in 1962 ground for a 9-hole course was acquired from the Land Commission when they divided up the Lord Oranmore & Brown estate. In 1996 more land for another 9 holes was purchased and a magnificent 18-hole course was designed by Mr. Tom Craddock and opened in 1998. Its greens are to USGA standard, sand-based and amongst the best in Ireland.
So, today Claremorris Golf Course is an 18-hole, par 73, championship, parkland course, 6,131 metres long over hills, streams and lovely soft grass! This pleasant course takes you over several bridges, in between ponds and trees (some of which jump out in front of your ball at times!!).
Visitors or full time members are welcome.
There are Golf lessons available for both adults and children.
For further details contact;
Telephone: 094 93 71527
info@claremorrisgolfclub.com
www.claremorrisgolfclub.com