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This county has a population of around 117,446 and covers 2,084 square miles (5,585 sq km). The county seat is Castlebar.

In Mayo there are the popular towns of Castlebar.

Geography

The west of the county is mountainous; the eastern part is more level. There are numerous lakes and the coast line is deeply indented by bays.

Industry

Tourism is a growing part of the sector. Agriculture is mainly oats and potatoes, cattle, sheep, pigs, and poultry. And agricultural industries such as bacon curing, woollens, and flour milling are important.

History

After the Anglo-Norman invasion of Ireland, the region was granted to the De Burghs The county was not brought fully under English control until the late 16th cent.