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Mulranny

Seaside village in County Mayo, Ireland

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name	Mulranny
native_name
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settlement_type	Village
image_skyline	Causeway at Mulranny, Co. Mayo, Ireland, 2022 05.jpg
image_caption	The Causeway located at the beach at Mulranny
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pushpin_map_caption	Location in Ireland
subdivision_type	Country
subdivision_name	Ireland
subdivision_type1	Province
subdivision_name1	Connacht
subdivision_type3	County
subdivision_name3	County Mayo
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population_as_of	2022
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population_total	315
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Mulranny or Mallaranny ()—sometimes spelt as 'Mulrany', 'Malaranny', 'Mullaranny', 'Mullranny' or 'Mulranny'—is a seaside village on the isthmus between Clew Bay and Blacksod Bay in County Mayo, Ireland. Located at the foot of the Nephin Mountain Range, Mulranny has a number of blue flag beaches and a coastal lagoon. The Corraun Peninsula, which contains three mountain peaks, is situated across Clew Bay.

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).

Tourism

Mulranny lies on the 42 km Great Western Greenway, which runs between Westport and Achill. In 2011, it was the winner of a 'European Destinations of Excellence' award.

A type of heather, Erica erigena, which is unique to the area, is celebrated during the annual summer "Mulranny Mediterranean Heather Festival".

Notable people

Ernst Chain, credited with developing the application of penicillin alongside Alexander Fleming, had a home in the area.
Ollie Conmy, former Irish international soccer player.
Jerry Cowley, Irish barrister, medical doctor and former politician, lives locally.
Desmond Llewelyn, known for his role as "Q" in the James Bond movies, also had a home locally.
Colm McManamon, Gaelic footballer.
Matt McManamon, a Liverpool-born musician who moved to Mulranny in the late 2000s
Mulloy Brothers, a traditional Irish music group.

References

"Census Mapping - Towns: Mulranny - Population Snapshot". [[Central Statistics Office (Ireland).
"An Mhala Raithní / Mallaranny". [[Placenames Database of Ireland]].
"Bus Éireann - Timetable - Route 450".
"Local Link Mayo".
"Mulranny to Achill section - Great Western Greenway".
"Sustainable tourism in Mulranny". Europe's Best Destinations.
(12 July 2016). "Mulranny heather festival to flower this weekend". [[The Mayo News]].
(6 October 2017). "Who was Sir Ernst Chain?". [[The Connaught Telegraph]].
(28 January 2014). "FAI pays respects to Oliver Conmy RIP". [[Football Association of Ireland]].
(10 January 2020). "James Bond actor Desmond Llewelyn’s Mayo roots". [[The Connaught Telegraph]].
(30 January 2021). "Rock Star Returns To Mayo Roots For Inspiration". [[Western People]].
(25 May 2010). "Mulranny grieves tragic death of famous musician". [[The Mayo News]].

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