Neale
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Neale An Éill |
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Town population: | N/A |
Rural population: | 974 (2002) |
Elevation: | 37 m |
County: | Mayo |
Province: | Connacht |
Irish, An Éill) is a small village in the south of County Mayo, Ireland. It is located near the villages of Cong 4 km to the southwest, Cross 4 km to the south, and the town of Ballinrobe about 5 km to the north.
Neale also known as The Neale (inNeale is perhaps best known for its archeological interest, as many unusual and unique artificts and ruins surround the village, dating from prehistoric times to the Middle Ages. These include cairns, stone circles, ráths, ringforts, and crannogs.