Rossport Neighbourhood Guide
Mayo
Rossport (Ros Dumhach) is a small coastal village and townland on the north-west Mayo coast, in the Erris region, with an F26 routing key. It lies near the mouth of the Sruwaddacon Bay area and is within reach of Bangor Erris and Belmullet for wider services. The locality is known for its exposed Atlantic setting, scattered rural settlement and access to the wider Wild Nephin and Erris landscape.
Area character
Remote, rural and coastal, with a strong community feel. Rossport is suited to those seeking a quiet Atlantic setting, open countryside and outdoor recreation rather than urban convenience; many larger services are concentrated in Bangor Erris or Belmullet.
Schools
- Rossport National Schoolprimary
- Bangor National Schoolprimary
- St Deirbhile’s College, Belmulletsecondary
- Coláiste Cholmchille, Ballycroysecondary
Transport
- Local road network via the R313road
- Bus Éireann services connecting the Erris peninsula, including Bangor Erris and Belmulletbus
- Belmullet bus connectionsbus
- Ireland West Airport Knock, reached by roadairport
- Westport railway station, reached by road for national rail connectionsrail
Amenities
- Rossport community and village facilitiescommunity
- Local coastal walks, shoreline and fishing locationsoutdoor recreation
- Bangor Erris shops, services and community facilitiesshopping
- Belmullet town centre, supermarkets, retail and diningshopping and dining
- Belmullet medical, pharmacy and public-service provisionhealthcare
- Erris sports and leisure facilitiesleisure