Self-Catering / Rental Accommodation Also Available Town or Country	Castlebar, the County Town of Mayo, is a place steeped in history. A guided historical walkcan be arranged taking you past such places as... The Imperial Hotel This late 18th Century building was renovated in the 19th century and still retains the character of a Victorian Hotel. Most noted as the building in which the National Land League, under Michael Davitt, was founded in 1879. The Old Methodist Church Now the Christian Fellowship centre, it is one of the oldest buildings in the town. The foundation stone was blessed by the founder member of the Methodist Church in 1785. It is a pure Neo-Romanesque building with an excellent cut limestone doorway. Glenpark Nursing Home Originally a bridewell and later a bank, it was built in the 1820's. It is alleged that it contained an underground tunnel running to the courthouse for the safe movement of prisoners. The Courthouse Built between 1830 - 1835. The imposing classical columns that dominate the facade are cast iron, one of the earliest examples of this in the West. Birthplace of Margaret Burke-Sheridan The birthplace of the world - renowned opera singer was once a post office, as her father held a position as a postmaster. There is a plaque in her honor on the wall. Christ Church The churchyard contains many distinguish headstones. The statue of General George O'Malley is notable for the record of the battles of the Napolianic Wars. The grounds have one of the few genuine truely indigenous Irish Yew Trees. The 1798 Monument / George Moore's Grave The monument was erected in 1948 on the 150th anniversary of the 1798 rising. The grave holds the remains of George Moore First President of Connaught.

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