Bundorragha Cottage, Leenane, Co. Mayo, H91KF6E

A charming and renovated cottage overlooking the shores of Killary Fjord Bundorragha Cottage is an alluring countryside cottage which is idyllically set overlooking the shores of Killary Fjord. Nestled in a sheltered cove on the southern banks of Killary Fjord, the cottage is surrounded by the spectacular wilderness of the Delphi Valley and the Mweelrea mountain range to the north. Accessed from the R335 road on the Wild Atlantic Way, a tranquil country road leads to the cottage. Upon entering through the porch, you are welcomed into the cosy sitting room with tiled floors and a wood burning stove nestled in a stone fireplace. The sitting room flows into an open plan kitchen / dining room which is generously proportioned and features built-in units and sliding doors opening out to the terrace. The master ensuite bedroom boasts duel aspect views of Killary Fjord, while three further bedrooms are accessed off the sitting room, with a Jack and Jill bathroom shared between two of these bathrooms. A family bathroom is also located just off the kitchen and includes a shower unit and bathtub. In all the accommodation extends to about 1,315 sq ft or 122 sq m as shown on the accompanying floorplans. Gardens & Grounds The front of the cottage is marked by stone entrance piers, providing access to ample parking on the side. A patio area is set to the rear while there is a rockery neatly presented to the front of cottage. A lawned area along with a second vehicular entrance to the side. History Bundorragha Cottage is believed to have been originally constructed by The Congested Districts Board in the early 1800’s, served as a central gathering place for nearly 80 cottages in this pre-famine hamlet. Under the ownership of Pat O’Grady, the cottage later become a formal Shebeen where Irish music and dance sessions were held regularly. The bar, situated in the present-day sitting room, consisted of two wooden planks on top of wooden fish barrels, adjacent to the main bedroom which served as a ladies pre-dancing beautification room. The locals still fondly reminisce about the lively Ceilidh nights at Pat’s Sheebeen, especially the sight of Pat rowing his curradh (rowing boat) across Killary Bay under the moonlight. His mission was to replenish his bar from the legally licensed Public House at Nancy’s Point before his customers ran out of provisions.