Mullet Peninsula

The origin of the names Mullet and an Mhuirthead is not clear. They may have come from Irish Muileat or an Mhuileat, which has been translated as "(the) isthmus". Bernard O'Hara in Mayo: Aspects of its Heritage suggests that "A change from 'L' to 'R', which is quite common in Irish" may have resulted in a change to an Mhuireat, which in turn became an Mhuirthead. It has also been suggested that the name may be from English and refer to the fish or the star shape used in heraldry. ==Antiquities and places of interest==

, a medieval place of worship Several islands lie off the coast of the Mullet peninsula including the Inishkea Islands, Inishglora and Duvillaun. St. Brendan the Navigator established a monastery at Inishglora at the start of his sea voyage. There are lighthouses on other small islands off the coast at Blackrock and Eagle Island. The Saint Deirbhle heritage centre based at Aughleam near the southern end of the peninsula has a collection of books and historical information on the area. St. Dairbhile's Church and St. Deirbhile's Well, where it is alleged that a cure for eye problems can be acquired, is a couple of miles from the centre. Glosh tower on Termon Hill is one of the 82 Napoleonic signal towers built 1801-1806 by the English holds a commanding view of the area. Sculptures may be found on Glosh Beach. at Termoncarragh ==Transport==

Bus Éireann route 446 links the peninsula with Belmullet, Bangor Erris, Bellacorick, Crossmolina and Ballina. There is one service a day in each direction, including Sundays. On Friday evenings an extra journey operates from Ballina. Onward bus and rail connections are available at Ballina. ==See also==