Opening of Orchard Café at North Mayo Heritage Centre welcomed

MAYO Mayo North Tourism has welcomed the opening of new Orchard Café at the North Mayo Heritage Centre.

The new café opened its doors just over a week ago in the stunning setting of the North Mayo Heritage Centre, located on the Enniscoe Country Estate near Crossmolina.

The Orchard Café, under the helm of Orlagh McKnight and her team, welcomed its first customers through the door with a welcoming smile and friendly chat.

Orlagh has a strong belief in using fresh, local produce where possible, so all of the delicious cakes and confectionary items are baked in-house. She is working alongside the certified organic garden at the North Mayo Heritage Centre to ensure that the fruit and vegetable selection are fresh and varied. As well as this, local business Tower Valley Meats are the designated butcher.

The North Mayo Heritage Centre most recently hit the headlines when US President Joe Biden visited it in April.

The visit highlighted the wonderful primary purpose of the North Mayo Heritage Centre which is genealogical research for the north Mayo diaspora. Visitors can also enjoy loop walks with views of Nephin and Lough Conn or visit the stunning ornamental garden and certified organic gardens.

Manager of Mayo North Tourism, Mairéad Melody-Carr, commented: “The opening of the Orchard Café is a fantastic addition to the North Mayo Heritage Centre, which is located in such a beautiful and historic setting.

“A visit to the North Mayo Heritage Centre is always on of our list of highly recommended visitor attractions in north Mayo, and a café such as the Orchard Café fits in perfectly to enhance visitors' experience.

“It was also heart-warming to see so many locals and tourists alike just popping in to say hello to Orlagh and wish the team good luck.

“The opening of a new business in north Mayo is always a good day in my mind, particularly in the tourism and hospitality sector. On behalf of Mayo North Tourism, I wish Orlagh and her team all the best with this exciting new venture.”

The Orchard Café is open Tuesday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 .p.m and serves a selection of food to including breakfast, lunch, delicious home-baked goods as well as a selection of teas and coffees.