The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001-07.
Castlebar
(ks´´lbär´) (KEY) , town (1991 pop. 7,648), seat of Co. Mayo, W Republic of Ireland. It is a market for a farm area. Cured bacon and manufactured hats are products of the town, and Lough Castlebar is a fishing center. Castlebar was occupied by the French in 1798.