| The Neale An Éill
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The Neale
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| Country | Ireland |
| Province | Connacht |
| County | County Mayo |
| Elevation | 60 m (197 ft) |
| Time zone | WET (UTC+0) |
| • Summer (DST) | IST (WEST) (UTC-1) |
| Irish Grid Reference | M189588 |
Neale, also known as The Neale (in Irish, An Éill), is a small village in the south of County Mayo in Ireland. It is located near the villages of Cong 4 km to the south-west, Cross 4 km to the south and the town of Ballinrobe about 5 km to the north.
The Neale is perhaps best known for its archaeological interest, as many unusual and unique artefacts and ruins surround the village, dating from prehistoric times to the Middle Ages. These include cairns, stone circles, raths, ringforts, and crannogs.
In The Neale stands a pyramid with 9 stages. It was built by an English settler called John Browne who lived in The Neale. He built it in memory of his brother Thomas who died in Egypt.