Bekan, County Mayo
Bekan or Becan (Irish: Béacán) is a village in County Mayo, Ireland. Because of the almost entirely rural population, it is traditionally a farming community. The village is off the R323 road between Knock and Ballyhaunis. The local school is St. Joseph's National School.
Bekan
Béacán | |
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Village | |
Bekan railway station (closed in 1963) | |
Bekan Location in Ireland | |
| Coordinates: 53°45′43″N 8°51′04″W | |
| Country | Ireland |
| Province | Connacht |
| County | County Mayo |
| Elevation | 84 m (276 ft) |
| Irish Grid Reference | M439781 |
The Connacht Gaelic Athletic Association Centre of Excellence was built outside the village in December 2012.
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