Claremorris
The Heart of the West
in County Mayo in the West of Ireland
You Tube video of
St Patrick's Day Parade
Claremorris, 16th March 2008
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Follow the links to find out more about the town of Claremorris or visit the Photo Gallery for more views of the town environs and the webcam for an up to the minute view of James Street.
Google Earth view of Claremorris, January 2008.
Lying midway between Galway and Sligo on the N17 and nestled in central Connaught, the small town of Claremorris is the hub of the West, in the heart of beautiful Mayo. A beautiful town steeped in history with a totally unspoilt environment and a relaxed way of life. Looking westwards, Croagh Patrick can be seen in the distance, giving the false impression of flatness around Claremorris when, in fact it is an area of rolling drumlins, eskers, woods and impressive lakes.
Infrastructure
Infrastructure in and around Claremorris is strong, with a good road network, sitting as it does at the junction of the N17 and the N60. It is well serviced by buses and trains, lying on the main rail line from Dublin to Westport, and Knock Airport is just a 20-minute drive.
Educational facilities are good, with two high schools, St. Coleman's for boys, with around 400 pupils and Mount St. Michael's for girls, with 500. With the Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology only 20 minutes away in Castlebar and Galway only 35 miles away, third level facilities are relatively close by.
Employment
The town's largest employer is Delta Dental, a US company which processes dental insurance claims. The company located in Claremorris in 1999, currently employs in the region of 100 people and plans a major expansion to 250 within two years.
Other employers include CBE Ltd., Connacht Mushrooms, Conradty, a German manufacturer of car components and Cosmetic Manufacturer. Eircom also has a depot in Claremorris and the service industry is well represented in the town, with three motor dealers and two hotels, with plans for a third. Indigenous companies in the area tend to be small to medium businesses and trades.
The town has recently been selected for a tax designation scheme, applicable to certain properties, the overall result of which will assist in rejuvenating the town and boosting the local economy and trade.
Amenities
Claremorris has a magical mixture of natural amenities, leisure facilities and is perfectly positioned to lend itself to a happy carefree family holiday with numerous attractions.
Attractions include the McMahon Park, with walks and leisure facilities, Clare Lake, fishing in Lough Carra and Lough Mask and the famous Marian Shrine in Knock, which sees hundreds of thousands of visitors every year.
The town also hosts the Claremorris Open Art Exhibition and annual Drama and Summer Festivals.
A strong community spirit prevails in Claremorris making it a very vibrant, very progressive community and a thriving market town with a strong tradition of farming, situated as it is in rich agricultural hinterland.
C?ad M?le F?ilte
With a leisurely pace of life and distinct cultural tradition, the real appeal of Claremorris is its people. Wherever you go in Claremorris you will find a C?ad M?le F?ilte in the hearts and on the lips of everyone you meet. Their courtesy and hospitality will captivate you and draw you back year after year.
Population from Census
- 2,595 (2006)
- 2,101 (2002)
- 1,914 (1996)
- Rural hinterland 10,000
