Swinford 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 Knock 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.
Swinford's main street (N26) in 2007
Catholic church in Swinford (built c. 1890)
Statue in Swinford focusing on the impact of emigration from the area in the mid-20th century
The N5 road is a national primary road in Ireland, connecting Longford town with Westport. It is the main access route from Dublin to most of County Mayo, including the county's largest towns, Castlebar, Ballina, and Westport.
Charlestown bypass on the N5 in County Mayo
The N5 near Tulsk, County Roscommon in 2006, before upgrade works