Ballintubber (Irish: Baile an Tobair, meaning “settlement of the well”) is a village in County Mayo having a rich heritage and historical sites. With a backdrop of the Partry Mountains, it is best known for Ballintubber Abbey founded in 1216. In pre-Christian times people came from the east, through Ballintubber, on the way to a druidic site now called Croagh Patrick. When Saint Patrick brought Christianity to the west of Ireland after 461 A.D., he founded a church at Ballintubber. The present Ballintubber Abbey was founded in 1216 by King Cathal of Connacht. It is the only church in Ireland still in daily use which was founded by an Irish king.

More information at: http://www.ballintubberabbey.ie/

Annual Events

• March: Croagh Patrick Heritage Trail Walking festival, walking festival
• July: Domhnach na Cruaiche (Reek Sunday), pilgrimage to the top of Croagh Patrick, Ballintubber to Westport