Westport (Ireland)

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Westport is in County Mayo in the Republic of Ireland. It is a heritage town and is located on the west coast directly under the shadow of the holy mountain of Croagh Patrick.

Contents 1 Get in 2 Get around 3 See 4 Do 5 Buy 6 Eat 7 Drink 8 Sleep 9 Get out 10 External links

Get in

Wesport can be reached quite easily by train from Dublin which takes 3 hours, by car, or by plane to Knock Airport. The train station is located a bit out of the town on the Galway road. The timetables you can find here.

Get around

Westport is small enough to get around by foot, however most people use Wesport as a base, and then you will have to think about getting a car, bike or hiking around by foot. The public transport around westport is not all that good, so you will need to get a car. It is easy enough to rent via one of the mainstream agencies, oh you can try getting a Taxi. Bikes can also be rented quite easily. (links will come soon). Hitchhiking is also done a lot here and it is quite easy to get a lift up to, for example Achill, or Croagh Patrick.

See

• Croagh Patrick one of Europe's best know places of Pilgrimage, some pilgrims climb barefoot in the memory of St. Patrick, who spent forty days and forty nights fasting on the summit more than 1,500 years ago. Magnificent views of Clew Bay, with an island for every day of the week, provides inspiration for many walkers and visitors throughout the year.

• Westport House is one of Ireland's top Day Visitor Attractions. It is a Georgian mansion and the home of Lord Sligo and is open from April to September Westport House

Do

• Golf Wesport golfcourse is a world class 18 hole golf course wesport golf club. All hotels will be delighted to arrange tee times, caddies, transport, and an early breakfast.
• Fishing Wesport is renowned for its deep-sea fishing and there are many courses which show you the way. See external links

Buy

Eat

• Ardmore Country House Hotel & Restaurant is well known for its excellent cuisine which uses only the best local produce and is especially well known for its preparation of seafood and beef.
• Castlecourt Hotel The Orchard Restaurant Head Chef, Alain Gaulier, brings a continental touch to the Westport cuisine scene. Served here is a mix of Irish and french cooking. There is room for 240 people.
• The Clock Tavern is a Tudor tavern in the heart of the town (at town's clock) and is well known for its traditional Irish meals. Tourist menus available in German, French, Spanish and Italian. A 'Céad Míle Fáilte' to all. There is also traditional music at the weekends.
• La Bella Vita is a relaxed and intimate bistro-style restaurant which serves classic italian food from the home of the chef/owner (Angelo).
• The Quay Cottage is a tiny waterside cottage that has been gutted and converted into an atmospheric restaurant and bar. There are three dining rooms that can, in total, seat around 80 people. West coast seafood is a speciality, but all manner of vegetarian and meat dishes are also served. Reservations advised.

Drink

• Anglers Rest
• The Quays
• The Asgard is located in Westport harbour which is about a 10 minute walk from the center with a nautical theme. it serves barfood and can be pretty busy.
• Matt Malloys is located centrally, is always busy, and is pretty much well known for its traditionaly music and is well worth getting early as it is packed mostly

Sleep

• Westport Woods Hotel stylish hotel.
• Atlantic Coast Hotel is a stylish 4* hotel, in a tranquil quayside setting. The Blue Wave restaurant - unique top floor location with stunning ocean views and exciting contemporary cuisine.
• Hotel Wesport Is reputed as one of Ireland's finest hotels catering for a variety of holidays. It is a stylish friendly hotel and is perfectly located in the heart of Wesport on private parkland grounds. 2 relaxing lounges, swimming pool & leisure centre. Childrens clubs from 0-12 yrs. Wheelchair friendly.
• Castlecourt Hotel Is perfectly located in the heart of Westport, the tourist haven of Mayo, a genuine welcome and a special warm atmosphere which has been run by the Corcoran family since 1971. The hotel has been completely refurbished and extended to 140 luxurious bedrooms and a superb new Leisure Centre.
• Ashville House Is a beautiful purpose built guesthouse. Splendid decor throughout. All spacious ensuite rooms with remote control colour tv, tea/coffee making facilities, hairdryer and direct dial phones. Large gardens and private tennis court for guest use. Also large private car park. Close to horse riding, leisure centre and cinema

Get out

• Castlecourt Hotel the club here is called, origonally "the Castle"

External links

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