Gaoth Sáile

Gaoth Sáile, or Gweesalia, derives its name from Irish elements describing a saltwater inlet—a fitting designation for this coastal settlement on the Gweesalia peninsula in northwestern Mayo. The place sits in the barony of Erris, which takes its name from Iar Ros ('western promontory'), indicating its position at the far western edge of County Mayo. The area has supported human habitation for ...