Porturlin (Irish: Port Durlainne) is a Gaeltacht village and townland on the northwest coast of County Mayo, Ireland. It is situated in the barony of Erris and parish of Kilcommon. Porturlin townland has an area of approximately 2261.5 acres (9.1 km2) and, as of 2011, had a population of 59 people.
History Following the Irish Rebellion of 1798 watch towers and defence structures were built along the northern coast. A road was constructed to the area in the 1840s.
Industry In 1894, the Congested Districts Board set up a processing facility for herring and mackerel in Porturlin, they also operated a lace school in the area.Western People, March 17, 1894
After several iterations, in 1965, Mayo County Council started to construct a fishing pier for use by a greater number of vessels.
Geography Richard Webb, present during the famine years to assess the situation for the Society of Friends, noted that the prime fishing area in Mayo was located off Porturlin, but described the area as almost inaccessible by land.
See also
British rule in Ireland Economy of the Republic of Ireland List of towns and villages in the Republic of Ireland
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