Father Peyton Centre

Ballina, Mayo Check the official website Ages not specified

Father Peyton Centre, Ballina, Mayo

Family practicalities

  • Pram-friendly (likely)
  • Step-free access (likely)
  • Café on site
  • Toilets (likely)

Families can learn about Father Peyton, known as the Rosary Priest, through an exhibition and presentation. There are also contemplation and Rosary gardens with views of the Ox Mountains.

The Father Peyton Centre, in Attymass, County Mayo, is a place of respite, prayer and peace. It is a popular attraction for pilgrims and tourists alike.

Fr Peyton was one of Ireland's most famous priests and was internationally known as the Rosary Priest. The centre provides an interesting presentation on Fr Peyton's life story and a photographic exhibition of the prayer crusades. Take time out to pray in the oratory with its background recording of Fr Peyton praying the Rosary.

Enjoy the spectacular view of the Ox Mountains from the contemplation garden which is dedicated to Peace in Ireland and the Rosary Garden.

Refreshments are available in the 80 seater restaurant while a conference room, with a capacity for 70 people, is also provided.

The details

Address
Attymass, Kilgellia, Ballina, Mayo
Cost
Check the official website
Indoors or out
Both indoors and out
Booking
Check the official website
Listed by
Fáilte Ireland Attractions
  • Activity
  • Experience
  • Attraction
  • Museums and Attraction