| Erris Head | |
|---|---|
| Ceann Iorrais | |
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
 Erris Head | |
  Map of Ireland | |
| Location | County Mayo, Ireland |
| Coordinates | 54°18′05″N 9°59′50″W / 54.30128°N 9.9972°W[1] |
| Governing body | National Parks and Wildlife Service (Ireland) |
Erris Head (Irish: Ceann Iorrais[1]) is a promontory at the northernmost tip of the Mullet Peninsula, located in the barony of Erris in northwest County Mayo, Ireland. It is a well known and recognised landmark used by mariners and weather forecasters, and is also a scenic viewpoint, with an unobstructed view of the Atlantic Ocean and steep rocky cliffs.[2] It is not served by any road and can only be reached by crossing a number of fields.
- ^ a b "Ceann Iorrais". Placenames Database of Ireland. Retrieved 8 December 2011.
- ^ "Erris Head". Discover Ireland. Retrieved 16 June 2020.