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Foxford | |
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Situated on the River Moy, the picturesque town of Foxford has established an excellent reputation as a tourist and angling centre, nestled between the Ox and Nephin Mountains. The River Moy is renowned for its excellent salmon fishing. Foxford Woollen Mills World famous for its tweeds, rugs and blankets Foxford Woollen Mills houses an interactive exhibition in its visitors centre on its history. Useful Contacts: http://www.foxford.mayo-ireland.ie/ Moy Valley www.moyvalley.ie | |
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Population |
878 |
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Commuting Distance from Knock |
21 miles (30 mins) |
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Distance from Ballina |
10 miles (14 mins) |
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Education: |
Secondary School: St. Jospeph's Secondary School (282 Pupils) Tel: 094 965 6145 Primary: Foxford Central N.S. Tel 094 96 56391 Third Level GMIT, Castlebar & Galway NUI Galway, Sligo IT |
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Parent and Toddler Group |
Preschool Parent & Toddler Group |
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Health |
Castlebar General Hospital 14.5 miles (20 mins) |
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Employment O'Hara's Bakery 165 employees Foxford Woollen Mills: Ballasa Weavers 15 (production of woollen mills and shop) Foxford Resources Ltd (Visitor Centre) 16 Hope House Treatment Centre - 10 employees Other employment in the town relates to retail and general commercial services. | |
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Public Transport |
Bus Eireann Nearest Mainline Rail Ballina (10 miles) |
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Sports/Leisure/Cultural |
Walking Club - The Foxford Way (86 km) GAA Club, Badminton, Bridge Club Foxford Woollen Mills Library |
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Housing House Price Guide 3 bedroom semi detached : €145,000 4 bedroom semi detached : €160,000 4 bedroom detached: €190,000 | |