Learn to cook with passion and precision at Cabots Cookery School in the heart of Mayo. Our family-run school offers warm, personal cookery classes using locally sourced ingredients from the West of Ireland.
Get the best bike hire in Westport! Paddy & Nelly Bike Hire is offering discounts on bicycles off all online bookings. Ride Ireland’s greatest greenway your way. Cycle the 42 km from Westport towards Achill and hop the bus back, or let a local guide show you Westport’s history, roots and hidden corners by bike.
Discover the beauty, wildlife & fascinating history of Clew Bay with Westport Cruises. The 90-minute guided cruise takes visitors among the famous islands of Clew Bay, with panoramic views towards Croagh Patrick & opportunities to see the bay’s thriving seal colony. Along the way, discover stories about Grace O’Malley, the legendary Pirate Queen, Inishgort Lighthouse & Dorinish Island, once owned by John Lennon.
Cong is a small village in south Mayo famous for its 12th century abbey, the lavish gold and silver processional Cross of Cong from 1123, the magnificent Ashford Castle, the town's links with Oscar Wilde and, most popularly, its association with the John Wayne classic movie, The Quiet Man.
Take to Clew Bay on Westport's longest running angling boat, the renowned “Lady Helen”. Full day trips, short trips, trips to islands and sight seeing trips are all catered for.
Fully accessible Visitor Centre with free interactive exhibition on the National Park’s species, habitats and historical land uses. At the Visitor Centre in Ballycroy Village you will find a 2km looped trail with viewing point – enjoy spectacular 360 degree views of Nephin Beg Mountain Range and seascapes including Achill Island.
The Coast Bar has very quickly become the hotspot for bar food in Westport. On any night of the week, the place is positively buzzing with visitors and locals alike. Situated on the stunning setting of the Harbour, the Coast Bar serves food daily from 12.30pm to 9.30pm with specials changing for both lunch and evening service.
Originally built in 1867 as a romantic gift and known as Ireland’s most romantic Castle, located in Connemara it is one of the top attractions in the West of Ireland. Kylemore Abbey is open to visitors all year round.
