Tuar Mhic Éadaigh www.tourmakeady.com
Ceantar fíor cáiliúil le radharcanna álainn é Tuar Mhic Éadaigh, áit a bhfuil cáil ar a chultúr, an teanga gaelach, a ceoltóirí agus amhránaithe, drámaíochta agus stair an cheantar féin. Tá sé aitheanta go raibh sé ar cheann de na ceantracha is mó in Éireann a choinnigh an teanga Gaeilge beo. Is ann a bunaíodh an chéad Coláiste Gaeilge – sé sin Coláiste Chonnacht a bunaíodh sa bhliain 1905.
Is ceann de trí Gaeltachtaí i Maigh Eo é Tuar Mhic Éadaigh. Tá sé suite idir na Sléibhte Partraí agus Loch Measca. Tá gleannta álainn, coill maoileaoise, agus istigh ina lár tá Eas cáiliúil Thuar Mhic Éadaigh.
I dTuar Mhic Éadaigh beidh tú ábalta taitneamh a bhaint as na tithe tairbhe, iascaireacht an breac donn, na siúlóidí, agus na bealaigh marcáilte tríd an choill, rothaíocht, agus ar ndóigh castáil leis na daoine cairdiúil agus croíúil atá ina gcónaí anseo.
Is pobal feirmeoireacht is mó atá sa cheantar agus tá go leor tithe loistín agus lóistín féin lónadóireacht álainn le fáil ann. Is pobal an-ghníomhach é le go leor éagrachtaí agus clubanna ag feidhmiú ann. Bíonn féiltí bliantúil ar siúl i rith na bliana ina measc Ceol na Locha, An Seó Talmhaíochta agus an Corn Eorpach Iascaireachta. Is áit iontach é chun teacht agus do scíth a ligean, taitneamh a bhaint as an craic agus a bheith chomh gar sin don dúlra.
Beidh fáilte croíúil i gcónaí romhat go Tuar Mhic Éadaigh agus cuireann an pobal Céad Míle Fáilte roimh an turasóir nuair a thagann siad ina ár measc sa cheantar álainn Gaeltachta seo.
Is ceann de trí Gaeltachtaí i Maigh Eo é Tuar Mhic Éadaigh. Tá sé suite idir na Sléibhte Partraí agus Loch Measca. Tá gleannta álainn, coill maoileaoise, agus istigh ina lár tá Eas cáiliúil Thuar Mhic Éadaigh.
I dTuar Mhic Éadaigh beidh tú ábalta taitneamh a bhaint as na tithe tairbhe, iascaireacht an breac donn, na siúlóidí, agus na bealaigh marcáilte tríd an choill, rothaíocht, agus ar ndóigh castáil leis na daoine cairdiúil agus croíúil atá ina gcónaí anseo.
Is pobal feirmeoireacht is mó atá sa cheantar agus tá go leor tithe loistín agus lóistín féin lónadóireacht álainn le fáil ann. Is pobal an-ghníomhach é le go leor éagrachtaí agus clubanna ag feidhmiú ann. Bíonn féiltí bliantúil ar siúl i rith na bliana ina measc Ceol na Locha, An Seó Talmhaíochta agus an Corn Eorpach Iascaireachta. Is áit iontach é chun teacht agus do scíth a ligean, taitneamh a bhaint as an craic agus a bheith chomh gar sin don dúlra.
Beidh fáilte croíúil i gcónaí romhat go Tuar Mhic Éadaigh agus cuireann an pobal Céad Míle Fáilte roimh an turasóir nuair a thagann siad ina ár measc sa cheantar álainn Gaeltachta seo.
Tourmakeady Woods
The history of the ownership of the Tourmakeady Woods goes back to the history of landlordism. The land upon which the Woods were later established was once owned by George Moore, a man considered a "good" landlord. Because of his efforts in aiding his tenants during famine times, he went bankrupt and had to sell some property. Thomas Plunkett purchased the holding in Tourmakeady from Moore.
It was a very frequent occurrence for landlords of this time to plant trees that would have been common in their homes in England on their estates, thus many of the forests in this area of Mayo are non-native. This forest was planted by landlords; within this wood, you can find the landlord house, Tourmakeady Lodge.
The last private owner of the Woods was a timber merchant named MacAinsh. His holding was obtained in 1958/1959 by the Dept. of Lands. The Tourmakeady Woods are now owned and maintained by Coillte.
It was a very frequent occurrence for landlords of this time to plant trees that would have been common in their homes in England on their estates, thus many of the forests in this area of Mayo are non-native. This forest was planted by landlords; within this wood, you can find the landlord house, Tourmakeady Lodge.
The last private owner of the Woods was a timber merchant named MacAinsh. His holding was obtained in 1958/1959 by the Dept. of Lands. The Tourmakeady Woods are now owned and maintained by Coillte.
Map of Tourmakeady
The name Tourmakeady, or Tuar Mhic Éadaigh, means the Bleach field of Mac Ceadaigh. Whereas no trace remains of the family of Keady, the tradition of Flax growing lived on in Tourmakeady to within living memory and the Bleach field was an area where the flax was laid out in the sun, bleached and dyed prior to spinning.
Although in fact Tourmakeady is only a small townland, (See Map on the right) it contained in the past the residence of the Landlord, Archbishop Thomas Plunkett and so the Post Office was situated convenient to his house.
The postal area of Tourmakeady became recognised as being the area between the Partry Mountains and Lough Mask, and extending from Dereendafderg (The little Oak Wood of the Red Ox) to Derrypark (The Field of the Oak.) In ancient times Tourmakeady was indeed covered in forest with oak predominant.
Although in fact Tourmakeady is only a small townland, (See Map on the right) it contained in the past the residence of the Landlord, Archbishop Thomas Plunkett and so the Post Office was situated convenient to his house.
The postal area of Tourmakeady became recognised as being the area between the Partry Mountains and Lough Mask, and extending from Dereendafderg (The little Oak Wood of the Red Ox) to Derrypark (The Field of the Oak.) In ancient times Tourmakeady was indeed covered in forest with oak predominant.
Tourmakeady Waterfall
Tourmakeady (official name: Tuar Mhic Éadaigh) is a rural and tourist area in County Mayo in the West of Ireland. It has a population of approximately 1000 people.
Part of Tourmakeady was originally in neighbouring County Galway, but was placed under the administration of County Mayo in 1898
Tourmakeady is noted for its rugged and picturesque scenery. It is located between the shores of Lough Mask and the Partry Mountains, and covers an area from Srah to Maamtrasna.
Tourmakeady is renowned for its fishing, wonderful walks, and natural waterfall located in Tourmakeady Woods It is approximately 26 Km (16 miles) from the Atlantic.
Tourmakeady, together with neighbouring Partry, make up the full parish of Ballyovey.
Part of Tourmakeady was originally in neighbouring County Galway, but was placed under the administration of County Mayo in 1898
Tourmakeady is noted for its rugged and picturesque scenery. It is located between the shores of Lough Mask and the Partry Mountains, and covers an area from Srah to Maamtrasna.
Tourmakeady is renowned for its fishing, wonderful walks, and natural waterfall located in Tourmakeady Woods It is approximately 26 Km (16 miles) from the Atlantic.
Tourmakeady, together with neighbouring Partry, make up the full parish of Ballyovey.