About Foxford
Foxford is a small, close-knit town in County Mayo, set in the Moy Valley between the Ox Mountains and Nephin, with a strongly rural character and attractive river and woodland surroundings. It is best known for Foxford Woollen Mills, whose heritage and visitor centre remain an important local landmark and tourism draw. Day-to-day life is convenient rather than urban, with a compact centre providing shops, cafés, pubs, takeaways and essential services, while larger retail trips are generally made to Ballina, Castlebar or Swinford. Families are served locally by primary and secondary education, with additional schools available in neighbouring towns. Foxford railway station provides a useful rail connection towards Ballina and Manulla Junction, linking onward to Castlebar and Dublin, while regional buses and the N26 make surrounding towns accessible by car and public transport. The River Moy, Lough Cullen and nearby countryside offer fishing, walking and outdoor recreation, and Belleek Woods in Ballina is within reach for larger woodland walks. The town has an active community and sporting scene, including Gaelic games, soccer and angling, making it a practical base for people who value space, scenery and a friendly village atmosphere.
Property Market in Foxford
Based on 30 properties for sale in Foxford
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What’s in Foxford
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Foxford and the surrounding rural hinterland.
Local post-primary school providing secondary education and community-focused activities.
Primary school in nearby Swinford, serving families across the surrounding east Mayo area.
Post-primary option in Swinford, accessible from Foxford by road and regional transport.
Established secondary school in Ballina, offering a broader town-based education choice.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Rail station serving services towards Ballina and Manulla Junction, with onward connections.
Key road linking Foxford with Swinford, Ballina and the wider Mayo road network.
Regional buses connect Foxford with Ballina, Swinford, Castlebar and surrounding communities.
Nearby Ballina provides additional rail, bus and intercity connections for longer journeys.
Amenities
Historic mill, shop and visitor attraction showcasing Foxford’s famous woollen textile tradition.
Compact centre with convenience retail, everyday services, cafés, pubs and takeaways.
Long-established local hotel offering accommodation, food and a central meeting place.
Traditional town pub providing a familiar local setting for drinks and conversation.
Convenient central transport location close to the town’s services and riverside surroundings.
Well-known local setting for angling, walking, wildlife and scenic outdoor recreation.
Local halls, pitches and recreation spaces support clubs, events and community activities.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Iconic local textile business with a long history and internationally recognised Irish blankets.
Visit website ↗Local Gaelic games club providing football, juvenile development and community involvement.
Community football club supporting youth and adult soccer in the town.
Local angling organisation connected with the Moy system and surrounding fishing waters.
Venue for local activities, classes, meetings and community events throughout the year.
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