Béal an Mhuirthead

Béal an Mhuirthead, meaning 'mouth of the isthmus,' takes its name from the narrow landmass connecting the Mullet peninsula to mainland Erris. The site's strategic position between Blacksod Bay and Broadhaven Bay made it significant long before formal settlement. In 1715, Sir Arthur Shaen initiated development by excavating a canal (Shaen's Cut) to connect the two bays and drain the marshy terr...