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KILLALA , overlooking Killala Bay as the coast curves back round
towards Ballina, is a must, both for the magnificent local scenery and
for its historical connections. Scene of one of the most significant
events in Irish history - the unsuccessful French invasion organized by
Wolfe Tone in 1798 - it's a pleasantly run-down seaside town, so small
it's difficult to believe it's a bishopric, with lovely, wild sea coasts
and some good roads for cycling. As far as sights go, the highlights are
an attractive quayside and a fine round tower, but it's the historic
atmosphere that's the real attraction here.
Killala's a convivial place with a disproportionate number of pubs - An
Gránuaile and The Village Inn are two of the most traditional. Music is
often available at The Anchor Bar , as is local seafood . There's a tea
shop down on the strand with fine views out to sea. A mile or so north
there's a good, sheltered, sandy beach for swimming at Ross Point
(signposted from the Ballycastle Road).
There are a few comfortable B&B options here: nearest to the centre,
though still half a mile out on Crossmolina Road, is Kevin Munnelly's
farmhouse (tel 096/32331; £33-40/¬41.90-50.79); four miles out of town
is Mrs Carey's Rathoma House (tel 096/32035; £33-40/¬41.90-50.79); while
O'Hara's Beach View House (tel 096/32023; £33-40/¬41.90-50.79) is three
miles out towards the beach. The tourist office (June-Sept 10am-5pm; tel
096/32166) is in the community centre on the road out of town towards
Ballina. Most local newsagents sell Bishop Stock's Narrative of the
events of 1798 - a surprisingly sympathetic account of the uprising.
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