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{{short description|Seaside village in County Mayo, Ireland}}
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'''Mulranny''' ({{Irish place name|an Mhala Raithní|the hill-brow of the ferns}}<ref name=logainm>{{cite web | url = https://www.logainm.ie/en/37477 | title = an Mhala Raithní/Mallaranny | work = Placenames Database of Ireland | publisher = [[Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht|Government of Ireland - Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht]] and [[Dublin City University]] | access-date = 8 July 2018}}</ref>)&mdash;sometimes spelled as 'Mallaranny', 'Mulrany',<ref name=logainm/> 'Malaranny', 'Mullaranny', 'Mullranny' or 'Mulranny'&mdash;is a seaside village on the [[isthmus]] between [[Clew Bay]] and [[Blacksod Bay]] in [[County Mayo]], [[Republic of Ireland|Ireland]]. Common plants in the area include large [[fuchsia]]s, [[fern]]s and other exotic plants. This plant life is celebrated each summer during the "Mulranny Mediterranean Heather Festival".{{fact|date=December 2019}}
'''Mulranny''' ({{Irish place name|An Mhala Raithní|the hill-brow of the ferns}}<ref name=logainm>{{cite web | url = https://www.logainm.ie/en/37477 | title = An Mhala Raithní / Mallaranny | website = logainm.ie | publisher = [[Placenames Database of Ireland]] | access-date = 6 August 2022 }}</ref>)&mdash;sometimes spelled as 'Mallaranny', 'Mulrany',<ref name=logainm/> 'Malaranny', 'Mullaranny', 'Mullranny' or 'Mulranny'&mdash;is a seaside village on the [[isthmus]] between [[Clew Bay]] and [[Blacksod Bay]] in [[County Mayo]], [[Republic of Ireland|Ireland]]. Mulranny, located at the foot of the [[Nephin]] Mountain Range, has a number of [[Blue Flag beach|blue flag beaches]] and a coastal [[lagoon]]. The Corraun Peninsula, which contains three mountain peaks, is situated across [[Clew Bay]].

Mulranny, located at the foot of the [[Nephin]] Mountain Range, has a number of [[Blue Flag beach|blue flag beaches]] and a coastal [[lagoon]]. The Corraun Peninsula, which contains three mountain peaks, is situated across [[Clew Bay]]. In 2011, Mulranny was a winner of the EDEN (European Destination of Excellence) award.{{fact|date=December 2019}}


==Transport==
==Transport==
Mulranny is located on the [[N59 road (Ireland)|N59]] national secondary road. Bus routes serving the area include [[Bus Éireann]] route 450 ([[Dooagh]]-[[Westport, County Mayo|Westport]]-[[Louisburgh]]) and [[TFI Local Link|Local Link]] route 978 ([[Castlebar]]-[[Belmullet]]).<ref>{{cite web|url = https://www.buseireann.ie/timetable/1597.pdf | title = Bus Éireann - Timetable - Route 450 | website = buseireann.ie | accessdate = 6 August 2022 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url = https://locallinkmayo.ie/time-table/?search=mulranny| website = locallinkmayo.ie | title = Local Link Mayo - Services }}</ref>


===Road===
==Tourism==
Mulranny lies on the 42&nbsp;km [[Great Western Greenway]], which runs between Westport and Achill.<ref>{{cite web|url = https://www.greenway.ie/great-western-greenway/mulranny-to-achill-section/ | website = greenway.ie | title = Mulranny to Achill section - Great Western Greenway | accessdate = 6 August 2022 }}</ref> In 2011, it was the winner of a '[[European Destinations of Excellence]]' award.<ref>{{cite web |url = https://www.europeanbestdestinations.com/destinations/eden/mulranny/ | website = europeanbestdestinations.com | title = Sustainable tourism in Mulranny | date = 2011 }}</ref>
Mulranny is located on the [[N59 road (Ireland)|N59]] national secondary road.

[[Bus Éireann]] route 440 ([[Dooagh]]-[[Westport, County Mayo|Westport]]-[[Ireland West Airport Knock]] operates once a day (on weekdays) in each direction. ''Expressway'' route 52 provides an evening journey each way to/from [[Westport, County Mayo|Westport]] and [[Galway]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://buseireann.ie/pdf/1299257552-440.pdf |title=Archived copy |access-date=2013-05-05 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130418074300/http://www.buseireann.ie/pdf/1299257552-440.pdf |archive-date=18 April 2013 |df=dmy-all }}</ref>

===Rail access===
The nearest rail services may be accessed at [[Westport railway station, Mayo|Westport railway station]] approximately 31&nbsp;km distant.


A type of heather, ''[[Erica erigena]]'', which is unique to the area, is celebrated during the annual summer "Mulranny Mediterranean Heather Festival".<ref>{{cite web|url = https://www.mayonews.ie/news/28140-mulranny-heather-festival-to-flower-this-weekend | website = mayonews.ie | title = Mulranny heather festival to flower this weekend | date = 12 July 2016 }}</ref>
===Walking and cycling===
Mulranny lies on the 42&nbsp;km [[Great Western Greenway]], which runs between Westport and Achill.


==Notable people==
==Notable people==
* [[Colm McManamon]], [[Gaelic football]]er.{{fact|date=December 2019}}
* [[Colm McManamon]], [[Gaelic football]]er.{{citation needed|date=December 2019}}
* [[Ernst Boris Chain|Sir Ernest Chain]], the man accredited with developing the application of [[penicillin]] alongside [[Alexander Fleming]], had a home in the area.{{fact|date=December 2019}}
* [[Ernst Chain]], credited with developing the application of [[penicillin]] alongside [[Alexander Fleming]], had a home in the area.<ref>{{cite web|url = https://www.con-telegraph.ie/2017/10/06/who-was-sir-ernst-chain/ | publisher = Connaught Telegraph | website = con-telegraph.ie | title = Who was Sir Ernst Chain? | date = 6 October 2017 | accessdate = 6 August 2022 }}</ref>
* [[Desmond Llewelyn]], better known for his role as "Q" in the [[James Bond]] movies, also had a home locally.{{fact|date=December 2019}}
* [[Desmond Llewelyn]], known for his role as "Q" in the [[James Bond]] movies, also had a home locally.<ref>{{cite web|url = https://www.con-telegraph.ie/2020/01/10/james-bond-actor-desmond-llewelyns-mayo-roots/ | publisher = Connaught Telegraph | website = con-telegraph.ie | title = James Bond actor Desmond Llewelyn’s Mayo roots | date = 10 January 2020 | accessdate = 6 August 2022 }}</ref>
* [[Mulloy Brothers]], a [[traditional Irish music]] group.{{fact|date=December 2019}}
* [[Mulloy Brothers]], a [[traditional Irish music]] group.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.mayonews.ie/index.php?view=article&id=9842 |title=Mulranny grieves tragic death of famous musician|website = mayonews.ie | date=25 May 2010|accessdate=6 August 2022 }}</ref>
* [[Jerry Cowley]], Irish barrister, medical doctor and former politician, lives locally.{{fact|date=December 2019}}
* [[Jerry Cowley]], Irish barrister, medical doctor and former politician, lives locally.{{citation needed|date=December 2019}}
* [[Ollie Conmy]], former Irish international soccer player.{{fact|date=December 2019}}
* [[Ollie Conmy]], former Irish international soccer player.<ref>{{cite web|url = https://www.fai.ie/ireland/news/fai-pays-respects-to-oliver-conmy-rip| website = fai.ie | title = FAI pays respects to Oliver Conmy RIP | date = 28 January 2014 | accessdate = 6 August 2022 }}</ref>
* [[Matt McManamon]], a Liverpool-born musician who moved to Mulranny in the late 2000s<ref>{{cite web|url = https://westernpeople.ie/2021/01/30/rock-star-returns-to-mayo-roots-for-inspiration/| website = westernpeople.ie | title = Rock Star Returns To Mayo Roots For Inspiration | date = 30 January 2021 | accessdate = 10 March 2023 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url = https://sayitwithgarageflowers.com/tag/matt-mcmanamon/| website = sayitwithgarageflowers.com | title = matt mcmanamon | date = 17 May 2021 | accessdate = 10 March 2023 }}</ref>


==See also==
==See also==

Latest revision as of 15:00, 25 August 2023

Mallaranny
Irish: An Mhala Raithní
Village
Low tide at the village
Low tide at the village
Mallaranny is located in Ireland
Mallaranny
Mallaranny
Location in Ireland
Coordinates: 53°54′24″N 9°46′53″W / 53.9066°N 9.7815°W / 53.9066; -9.7815
CountryIreland
ProvinceConnacht
CountyCounty Mayo
Population
 (2016)[1]
 • Total289
Time zoneUTC+0 (WET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-1 (IST (WEST))
Irish Grid ReferenceL824964

Mulranny (Irish: An Mhala Raithní, meaning 'the hill-brow of the ferns'[2])—sometimes spelled as 'Mallaranny', 'Mulrany',[2] 'Malaranny', 'Mullaranny', 'Mullranny' or 'Mulranny'—is a seaside village on the isthmus between Clew Bay and Blacksod Bay in County Mayo, Ireland. Mulranny, located at the foot of the Nephin Mountain Range, has a number of blue flag beaches and a coastal lagoon. The Corraun Peninsula, which contains three mountain peaks, is situated across Clew Bay.

Transport[edit]

Mulranny is located on the N59 national secondary road. Bus routes serving the area include Bus Éireann route 450 (Dooagh-Westport-Louisburgh) and Local Link route 978 (Castlebar-Belmullet).[3][4]

Tourism[edit]

Mulranny lies on the 42 km Great Western Greenway, which runs between Westport and Achill.[5] In 2011, it was the winner of a 'European Destinations of Excellence' award.[6]

A type of heather, Erica erigena, which is unique to the area, is celebrated during the annual summer "Mulranny Mediterranean Heather Festival".[7]

Notable people[edit]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Sapmap Area: Settlements Mulranny". Census 2016. Central Statistics Office. Retrieved 8 July 2018.
  2. ^ a b "An Mhala Raithní / Mallaranny". logainm.ie. Placenames Database of Ireland. Retrieved 6 August 2022.
  3. ^ "Bus Éireann - Timetable - Route 450" (PDF). buseireann.ie. Retrieved 6 August 2022.
  4. ^ "Local Link Mayo - Services". locallinkmayo.ie.
  5. ^ "Mulranny to Achill section - Great Western Greenway". greenway.ie. Retrieved 6 August 2022.
  6. ^ "Sustainable tourism in Mulranny". europeanbestdestinations.com. 2011.
  7. ^ "Mulranny heather festival to flower this weekend". mayonews.ie. 12 July 2016.
  8. ^ "Who was Sir Ernst Chain?". con-telegraph.ie. Connaught Telegraph. 6 October 2017. Retrieved 6 August 2022.
  9. ^ "James Bond actor Desmond Llewelyn's Mayo roots". con-telegraph.ie. Connaught Telegraph. 10 January 2020. Retrieved 6 August 2022.
  10. ^ "Mulranny grieves tragic death of famous musician". mayonews.ie. 25 May 2010. Retrieved 6 August 2022.
  11. ^ "FAI pays respects to Oliver Conmy RIP". fai.ie. 28 January 2014. Retrieved 6 August 2022.
  12. ^ "Rock Star Returns To Mayo Roots For Inspiration". westernpeople.ie. 30 January 2021. Retrieved 10 March 2023.
  13. ^ "matt mcmanamon". sayitwithgarageflowers.com. 17 May 2021. Retrieved 10 March 2023.
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