Máiréad & Brian’s Guidebook to the West of Ireland
Sightseeing
Croagh Patrick, also known as 'the Reek', is a mountain with a height of 764 m and an important site of pilgrimage in County Mayo, Ireland. The mountain has a pyramid-shaped peak and overlooks Clew Bay, rising above the village of Murrisk, several miles from Westport.
It has long been seen as a holy mountain. It was the focus of a prehistoric ritual landscape, and later became associated with Saint Patrick, who is said to have spent forty days fasting on the summit. There has been a church on the summit since the 5th century; the current church dates to the early 20th century. Croagh Patrick is climbed by thousands of pilgrims every year on Reek Sunday, the last Sunday in July, a custom which goes back to at least the Middle Ages.
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Croagh Patrick
Croagh Patrick, also known as 'the Reek', is a mountain with a height of 764 m and an important site of pilgrimage in County Mayo, Ireland. The mountain has a pyramid-shaped peak and overlooks Clew Bay, rising above the village of Murrisk, several miles from Westport.
It has long been seen as a holy mountain. It was the focus of a prehistoric ritual landscape, and later became associated with Saint Patrick, who is said to have spent forty days fasting on the summit. There has been a church on the summit since the 5th century; the current church dates to the early 20th century. Croagh Patrick is climbed by thousands of pilgrims every year on Reek Sunday, the last Sunday in July, a custom which goes back to at least the Middle Ages.
The Great Western Greenway the longest off-road cycling and walking trail in Ireland. Meandering along the old Westport to Achill railway line which closed in 1937, this 42km almost entirely traffic-free (and mostly flat!) route is ideal for getting out on a bike for a spin and is perfect for a day of family fun.
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Great Western Greenway
The Great Western Greenway the longest off-road cycling and walking trail in Ireland. Meandering along the old Westport to Achill railway line which closed in 1937, this 42km almost entirely traffic-free (and mostly flat!) route is ideal for getting out on a bike for a spin and is perfect for a day of family fun.
First opened to the public is 1960, this stunning historic house has been the family home to the Browne family for over 300 years. But there has been a “big house” on this site since the 1500s when Grace O’Malley, the Pirate Queen of Connaught, built one of her castles here. Today, it is regarded as Ireland’s most beautiful historic homes with impressive access to over thirty rooms and six permanent exhibitions. This house has some stories to tell! The stunning interiors are rivalled by an equally gorgeous parkland setting with lake, terraces, wonderful gardens and magnificent views overlooking Clew Bay, the Atlantic Ocean, Achill, Clare Island and Ireland’s holy mountain Croagh Patrick
There are 30 architecturally stunning rooms on show, complete with original contents, most of which have a long association with Ireland and are of particular interest to visitors. And there are 6 permanent exhibitions ranging from Grace O’Malley the Pirate Queen to the Famine & Westport House to Howe Peter – Emancipator of the Slaves in Jamaica and more. It’s open daily from March to October and weekends in November and December.
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Westport Ház
Quay RoadFirst opened to the public is 1960, this stunning historic house has been the family home to the Browne family for over 300 years. But there has been a “big house” on this site since the 1500s when Grace O’Malley, the Pirate Queen of Connaught, built one of her castles here. Today, it is regarded as Ireland’s most beautiful historic homes with impressive access to over thirty rooms and six permanent exhibitions. This house has some stories to tell! The stunning interiors are rivalled by an equally gorgeous parkland setting with lake, terraces, wonderful gardens and magnificent views overlooking Clew Bay, the Atlantic Ocean, Achill, Clare Island and Ireland’s holy mountain Croagh Patrick
There are 30 architecturally stunning rooms on show, complete with original contents, most of which have a long association with Ireland and are of particular interest to visitors. And there are 6 permanent exhibitions ranging from Grace O’Malley the Pirate Queen to the Famine & Westport House to Howe Peter – Emancipator of the Slaves in Jamaica and more. It’s open daily from March to October and weekends in November and December.
Food scene
Cronin’s Sheebeen is a traditional style award winning pub and restaurant located just outside Westport over looking Clew Bay, within walking distance of "Garden Cottage by the Sea", and not far from Westport Harbour.
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Cronin’s Sheebeen
Cronin’s Sheebeen is a traditional style award winning pub and restaurant located just outside Westport over looking Clew Bay, within walking distance of "Garden Cottage by the Sea", and not far from Westport Harbour.
An Port Mór Restaurant is a restaurant where you will eat and drink very well, consistently. The atmosphere is warm, comforting and welcoming. The service is friendly and efficient.
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An Port Mór Restaurant
An Port Mór Restaurant is a restaurant where you will eat and drink very well, consistently. The atmosphere is warm, comforting and welcoming. The service is friendly and efficient.
Cian's on Bridge Street is one of the newest additions to the dining scene here in Westport. Cian’s on Bridge Street is a great place to enjoy seafood delicacies. On their innovative menu, expect to find options like seafood chowder, blue bells goat cheese, scallops, and oysters.
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Cian's on Bridge Street
1 Bridge StCian's on Bridge Street is one of the newest additions to the dining scene here in Westport. Cian’s on Bridge Street is a great place to enjoy seafood delicacies. On their innovative menu, expect to find options like seafood chowder, blue bells goat cheese, scallops, and oysters.
There is no shortage of amazing Italian restaurants in Westport and La Bella Vita is up there with the best of them. This bistro-style restaurant is all about authentic Italian produce and seasonal ingredients.
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La Bella Vita
High StreetThere is no shortage of amazing Italian restaurants in Westport and La Bella Vita is up there with the best of them. This bistro-style restaurant is all about authentic Italian produce and seasonal ingredients.
Sage Restaurant is a stylish restaurant, artfully run by Shteryo Yurukov and Eva Ivanova. Foraged, wild and local ingredients are the mainstays, as are innovative flavour..
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Sage Restaurant
10 High StSage Restaurant is a stylish restaurant, artfully run by Shteryo Yurukov and Eva Ivanova. Foraged, wild and local ingredients are the mainstays, as are innovative flavour..
Experiences
Make traditional Irish soda bread and enjoy an authentic, fun experience in making, baking (and eating!) traditional Irish soda bread and scones.
With this experience one gets an insight into Irish food culture and way of life of past and present.
The West Bar & Restaurant
Bridge StreetMake traditional Irish soda bread and enjoy an authentic, fun experience in making, baking (and eating!) traditional Irish soda bread and scones.
With this experience one gets an insight into Irish food culture and way of life of past and present.
Just five minutes’ drive from the town, Westport Golf Club is one of Ireland’s finest parkland courses. A highly regarded championship venue, the Club is the three-time host of the Irish Amateur Close Championship, and also the Smurfit Irish PGA Championship in recent years. It is set in the scenic splendour of 260 acres of undulating parklands on the shores of Clew Bay with breathtaking views of Croagh Patrick.
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Westport Golf Club
Golf Course RoadJust five minutes’ drive from the town, Westport Golf Club is one of Ireland’s finest parkland courses. A highly regarded championship venue, the Club is the three-time host of the Irish Amateur Close Championship, and also the Smurfit Irish PGA Championship in recent years. It is set in the scenic splendour of 260 acres of undulating parklands on the shores of Clew Bay with breathtaking views of Croagh Patrick.
The Blueway is a network of water trails where you can experience a variety of water-based activities, in a safe controlled environment. Old Head beach, just 15 minutes drive from Westport, is included in this network where you will find a ½ km snorkelling trail and a 5 ½ km kayaking trail. At Old Head, you can also try coasteering (a highly popular adventure activity combining adventure swimming, cliff jumping and rock scrambling all into one action-packed session) and stand-up paddleboarding (SUP).
Two islands within the bay are particularly attractive for water sports enthusiasts. Collanmore Island, just 12 minutes from Westport, is a private island used as a base for adventure company, The Adventure Islands, where they have a host of fantastic water park full of water trampolines, runners and slides, as well as offering sailing, SUP, water skiing and many other activities.
Clew Bay
The Blueway is a network of water trails where you can experience a variety of water-based activities, in a safe controlled environment. Old Head beach, just 15 minutes drive from Westport, is included in this network where you will find a ½ km snorkelling trail and a 5 ½ km kayaking trail. At Old Head, you can also try coasteering (a highly popular adventure activity combining adventure swimming, cliff jumping and rock scrambling all into one action-packed session) and stand-up paddleboarding (SUP).
Two islands within the bay are particularly attractive for water sports enthusiasts. Collanmore Island, just 12 minutes from Westport, is a private island used as a base for adventure company, The Adventure Islands, where they have a host of fantastic water park full of water trampolines, runners and slides, as well as offering sailing, SUP, water skiing and many other activities.