Swinford
Swinford
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Town | |
Swinford's main street (N26) in 2007 | |
| Coordinates: 53°56′30″N 8°57′00″W / 53.9417°N 8.9500°W | |
| Country | Ireland |
| Province | Connacht |
| County | County Mayo |
| Elevation | 65 m (213 ft) |
| Population (2016) | 1,394 |
| Irish Grid Reference | M376997 |
Swinford (Irish: Béal Átha na Muice, meaning 'ford-mouth of the pig') is a town in County Mayo, Ireland. It is surrounded by a number of smaller villages, including Midfield and Meelick. It is just off the N5 road, 18 km (11 mi) from Ireland West Airport. Situated on a tributary of the River Moy, Swinford is known for its fishing waters, including the Callow lakes and the lakes of Conn and Cullin. Swinford was bypassed in 1993 by the N5 route and was the first town in Mayo to be bypassed.