About Cross
Cross is a small rural village in south Mayo, set along the R330 between Ballinrobe and Castlebar and close to the shores of Lough Mask. Surrounded by rolling farmland and overlooked by the Partry Mountains, it has a peaceful, countryside feel while remaining within easy reach of larger service towns. Day-to-day life centres on the local church, primary school and community facilities, with most shopping and secondary schooling found in Ballinrobe or Castlebar. The area is well known for angling on Lough Mask and for its proximity to heritage attractions such as Cong and Ashford Castle. Families are drawn by the quiet roads, strong GAA presence and ready access to outdoor pursuits including hillwalking, cycling and fishing. While Cross itself is compact, nearby villages provide pubs, cafés and small shops, and Castlebar offers major supermarkets, healthcare and rail connections. It suits buyers seeking a tranquil base within commuting distance of Mayo’s main towns and the Galway border.
Property Market in Cross
Based on 7 properties for sale in Cross
Property types
Bedrooms
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What’s in Cross
Schools
Local rural primary school serving Cross and surrounding townlands.
Large co-educational secondary school in nearby Ballinrobe.
Boys’ voluntary secondary school in Castlebar town centre.
Co-educational secondary school offering broad academic and vocational programmes.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Connects Cross to Ballinrobe, Partry and Castlebar.
Rural bus services linking to Ballinrobe, Castlebar and Cong.
Mainline station with services to Westport and Dublin Heuston.
International airport around an hour’s drive east of Cross.
Amenities
Renowned trout fishery popular for angling and boating.
Historic country house and gardens near the village.
Impressive medieval abbey ruins in nearby Cong village.
Luxury lakeside hotel with fine dining and activities.
Well-known national hunt racecourse hosting regular meetings.
Large supermarket providing weekly shopping close to Cross.
Regional hospital offering emergency and specialist services.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic football club with strong community involvement.
Local ghillies and boat hire services for trout fishing.
Major local employer and focal point for racing enthusiasts.
Hosts events, classes and gatherings for local residents.
Nearby Areas
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