Bangor Erris

Bangor Erris (Irish: Baingear) is a town in Kiltane parish in Erris, County Mayo, Ireland with a population of over 300. It is on the banks of the Owenmore River and is a "gateway" to the Erris Peninsula linking Belmullet with Ballina and Westport. It is located at the foot of the "Bangor Trail", a 22-mile mountain pass across the Nephin Beg Mountain Range to Newport. Approximately 2 km away is Carrowmore Lake. Bangor is a centre for wild Atlantic salmon and sea trout fishing. Due west from Bangor are the towns of Belmullet, Geesala, Mulranny, Westport and Doolough.