If you are planning on visiting the location of your family homestead or townland why not engage our team to help you explore the area.
Our experts have extensive knowledge of the local area and all live in County Mayo. Over the years our team have amassed an impressive knowledge and collected a database of local stories from the area. If you are planning on visiting your family’s ancestral townland why not let one of our experts help you explore the area? As well as providing you with maps, co-ordinates and even a street view of the area, our experts can arrange to meet with you at your ancestral townland or homestead to show you the site, and explain the circumstances and background of your particular case.
Townland names are a fascinating resource and understanding their meaning, including the origin of the name from the original Irish name, can help create a stronger connection with your ancestors. We can often use our understanding of townland names to ‘read’ the landscape and help us get a better picture of the area both now and in the past. To enquire about this service please contact reception.