About Breaffy
Breaffy is a well-regarded residential village just east of Castlebar in central County Mayo, within the F23 routing area. It has a settled, family-oriented feel, centred on a strong GAA tradition and the landmark Breaffy House Resort, while still benefiting from immediate access to Castlebar’s wider shopping, schools and services. Housing is a mix of established estates and one-off homes, popular with commuters working in Castlebar, Mayo University Hospital and the wider region. Daily life is convenient: primary schooling is in the village, with several secondary options a short drive away in Castlebar. The N5 and local road network make it easy to reach Westport, Ballina and beyond, and rail services are available from nearby Castlebar station. Social life often revolves around the GAA club and the hotel complex, with additional cafés, pubs, supermarkets and cultural amenities found in Castlebar. Surrounding countryside, lakes and walking routes add to the appeal for families and those seeking a balance of rural calm and town accessibility.
Property Market in Breaffy
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What’s in Breaffy
Schools
Local co-educational primary school serving the Breaffy community.
Well-established boys’ secondary school in nearby Castlebar.
Large co-educational secondary school with broad subject choice.
Girls’ secondary school with strong academic and extracurricular record.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Main route linking Castlebar with Westport and Longford.
Connects Breaffy directly to Castlebar town centre.
Iarnród Éireann services to Westport, Dublin Heuston and Ballina via Manulla.
Regional and national bus routes available from nearby Castlebar.
Amenities
Hotel and leisure complex with restaurants, bar and spa.
Club pitches and clubhouse at the heart of village life.
Major GAA stadium hosting Mayo inter-county matches.
Museum of Country Life set in scenic parkland nearby.
Lakeside walking trails, playground and outdoor amenities.
Large supermarket for weekly shopping needs.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Successful local GAA club with strong underage participation.
Established 18-hole parkland course a short drive away.
Indoor sports and events arena within Breaffy House complex.
Promotes sport and physical activity across County Mayo.
Nearby Areas
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