Mulranny
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Mallaranny
An Mhala Raithní | |
|---|---|
Village | |
 Low tide at the village | |
  Mallaranny Location in Ireland | |
| Coordinates: 53°54′14″N 9°47′23″W / 53.9039°N 9.7897°W | |
| Country | Ireland |
| Province | Connacht |
| County | County Mayo |
| Population (2016)[1] | |
| • Total | 289 |
| Time zone | UTC+0 (WET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-1 (IST (WEST)) |
| Irish Grid Reference | L824964 |
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
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
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]
Common plants in the area include large fuchsias, ferns and some species of heather.[citation needed] The latter is celebrated during an annual the "Mulranny Mediterranean Heather Festival".[7]
Notable people
- Colm McManamon, Gaelic footballer.[citation needed]
- Ernest Chain, credited with developing the application of penicillin alongside Alexander Fleming, had a home in the area.[citation needed]
- Desmond Llewelyn, known for his role as "Q" in the James Bond movies, also had a home locally.[citation needed]
- Mulloy Brothers, a traditional Irish music group.[citation needed]
- Jerry Cowley, Irish barrister, medical doctor and former politician, lives locally.[citation needed]
- Ollie Conmy, former Irish international soccer player.[citation needed]
See also
References
- ^ "Sapmap Area: Settlements Mulranny". Census 2016. Central Statistics Office. Retrieved 8 July 2018.
- ^ a b "An Mhala Raithní / Mallaranny". logainm.ie. Placenames Database of Ireland. Retrieved 6 August 2022.
- ^ "Bus Éireann - Timetable - Route 450" (PDF).
- ^ "Local Link Mayo - Services". locallinkmayo.ie.
- ^ "Mulranny to Achill section - Great Western Greenway". greenway.ie. Retrieved 6 August 2022.
- ^ "Sustainable tourism in Mulranny". europeanbestdestinations.com. 2011.
- ^ "Mulranny heather festival to flower this weekend". mayonews.ie. 12 July 2016.
