About Tourmakeady
Tourmakeady (Tuar Mhic Éadaigh) is a small, scenic Gaeltacht village in south-west County Mayo, within the F12 routing area and close to Lough Mask and the Partry Mountains. It has a rural, close-knit feel, with homes and farms spread through a landscape of woodland, bog, lakeshore and mountain roads rather than a conventional town layout. Everyday life is quiet and community-focused, with basic local services supplemented by larger shopping and healthcare trips to Ballinrobe, Westport or Castlebar. Tourmakeady National School serves local families, while secondary-school pupils generally travel to schools in nearby towns. Bus Éireann and local bus services provide limited connections, so a car is usually important for commuting, school runs and errands; Westport and Castlebar offer wider rail and bus connections. The village has a small selection of local hospitality, including traditional pub and café-style venues, while Ballinrobe and Westport provide a broader choice of restaurants, supermarkets and services. Outdoor life is a major attraction, with Tourmakeady Waterfall and woodland walks, Lough Mask, Maumtrasna and nearby mountain routes offering walking, angling and scenic recreation. The area’s Irish-language and sporting traditions, including local GAA activity, add to its strong rural identity, and the village is also well placed for trips towards Leenane, Cong, Louisburgh, Murrisk and the wider western Mayo landscape.
Property Market in Tourmakeady
Based on 9 properties for sale in Tourmakeady
Property types
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New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Tourmakeady
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Tourmakeady and surrounding rural communities.
Co-educational secondary school option within reach for some south Mayo families.
Secondary school in Ballinrobe, providing a nearby town-based education option.
Established Westport secondary school serving students from the wider region.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Rural roads connect Tourmakeady with Ballinrobe, Partry, Westport, Leenane and Cong.
Limited regional bus connections link nearby towns, with services varying by route and timetable.
Mainline rail station offering Dublin and regional connections via the Westport rail line.
Useful Mayo rail station for longer-distance travel and connections towards Galway and Dublin.
Scenic national route providing access towards Connemara, Westport and western Mayo.
Amenities
Popular local walking destination with river scenery, woodland trails and a waterfall.
Access point for exploring the remote Maumtrasna landscape and nearby walking routes.
Large nearby lake known for angling, boating opportunities and striking mountain views.
Small-scale local venues provide refreshments, conversation and traditional rural hospitality.
Nearest larger service centre for supermarkets, shops, cafés, banks and everyday errands.
Popular nearby destination offering extensive retail, dining, cultural and visitor amenities.
Local venue supporting meetings, events, classes and community activities.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games club supporting sporting participation and community involvement.
Community organisation involved in local initiatives, amenities and village development.
Well-known local attraction drawing walkers to woodland, riverside and waterfall scenery.
Mountainous hinterland offering challenging walks, open landscapes and exceptional rural views.
Long-established local angling tradition centred on the lake and surrounding waterways.
Properties For Sale near Tourmakeady
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