Carnacon – Ceathrú na gCon

Lough Carra

A rural agricultural and picturesque village, Carnacon (Carrownacon), is situated on the shores of the renowned mayfly fishing lake, Lough Carra.  It is one of the most historical locations in County Mayo.  The village has a rich tapestry of stately homes, historical and archaeological sites.  Doon archaeological peninsula and various ring forts are but a small example of these.  The village has a parish church, national school, community centre, grocery store and two traditional pubs.  The population is about 200 houses.

Moorehall House was home to George Moore, novelist, and John Moore, who was the first President of Connaught.  The Moore family won the Chester Cup in England in 1848, with a horse called Corunna.  The horse was trained locally and the winnings went towards assisting the local community during the famine.

Towerhill House was home to the sporting Blake family, who were a substantial landlord family in the west.  The Mayo football flag originated on this estate in 1885.  Clooneen Mill is present on the grounds of Towerhill.

Carnacon House was the home of General James McDonnell, a leader in the rising of 1798.  Burrisarra Abbey was founded in 1298 for the White Friar of Carmelite Brothers.  The millennium stone depicts all of the above which are the different aspects of the community.

Moore Hall

Natural Features
Kiltoom Woods
Lough Carra
Horseshoe Bats
Rare Bird Species

Heritage Sites
Burriscarra Abbey & Monstery
Castlecarra Castle
Moore Hall
Cloneen Mill
Tower Hill House
Mass Rock
Ringforts
Maigh Eo flag Origins