Westport Directory

Information on ferry services to Clare Island and Inishturk from Roonagh Pier

Newport is a third of the way along the Great Western Greenway from Westport to Achill. Its beautiful viaduct over the Black Oak river and majestic church beguile the eye.

Louisburgh is a beautiful small town in the midst an area of immense natural beauty, with award-winning beaches and mountains close at hand.

Kildavnet Castle, on Achill Island, was Granuaile's fortress guarding the entrance to Achill Sound, linking Clew Bay to the south and Blacksod Bay to the north.

On a rocky headland at the harbour on Clare Island is the square tower which served as Granuaile's (Grace O'Malley's) castle. It is said that the Pirate Queen's head is buried near this castle.

Killary Harbour is Ireland’s only true fjord and extends 16km in from the Atlantic to its head at Aasleagh, below Aasleagh falls. It forms the border between Galway and Mayo and boasts some of the most spectacular scenery in the West of Ireland.

Ballintubber has several of the most important historic sites in central Mayo, including Ballintubber Abbey and St. Patrick's well.

Overlooking Clew Bay at the bottom of Croagh Patrick, Murrisk village has scenic views in all directions and a rich history.

Coarse Angling – Eleven coarse fishing lakes in the area hold bream, roach, and perch. Sea Angling- Boats can be chartered for angling, cruising on Clew Bay. Game angling allows visitors to fish for salmon and trout.

Westport has a wide variety of parkland and links courses to suit every level, from professionals and keen enthusiasts to novices. Westport Golf Club, one of Ireland’s finest Championship Golf Courses, is just 5 minutes from the town centre.