The little town of Bangor was built in 1815 by Major Bingham, and probably got its name from the hill under which it is built.

Previous to this the older village, replaced by more modern buildings, was known as 'Coineadach'.

• Article from Lewis' Topographical Survey published in 1837

• Bangor Church

• Bangor Erris National School

• Bangor's Historic Surroundings

• Bellacorrick History

• Brief History of Bangor

• Extract from "Mayo - Aspects of its Heritage"

• Family Settlements

• Local Place names and their meanings

• The Bangor Fair

• The Bealach Garbh

• The Central Road

• The Hedge School

• The Oldest Houses

• The Protestant Church

• Landslides