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.
Mallaranny Irish: An Mhala Raithní | |
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Village | |
 Low tide at the village | |
  Mallaranny Location in Ireland | |
| Coordinates: 53°54′24″N 9°46′53″W / 53.9066°N 9.7815°W | |
| Country | Ireland |
| Province | Connacht |
| County | County Mayo |
| Population | 315 |
| Time zone | UTC+0 (WET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-1 (IST (WEST)) |
| Irish Grid Reference | L824964 |
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]
A type of heather, Erica erigena, which is unique to the area, is celebrated during the annual summer "Mulranny Mediterranean Heather Festival".[7]
Notable people
- Colm McManamon, Gaelic footballer.[citation needed]
- Ernst Chain, credited with developing the application of penicillin alongside Alexander Fleming, had a home in the area.[8]
- Desmond Llewelyn, known for his role as "Q" in the James Bond movies, also had a home locally.[9]
- Mulloy Brothers, a traditional Irish music group.[10]
- Jerry Cowley, Irish barrister, medical doctor and former politician, lives locally.[citation needed]
- Ollie Conmy, former Irish international soccer player.[11]
- Matt McManamon, a Liverpool-born musician who moved to Mulranny in the late 2000s[12][13]