Westport Directory

The 42km Great Western Greenway, is a beautiful off-road walking and cycling trail in Ireland, following the path of the old Westport to Achill railway line which closed in 1937

Westport House is one of Ireland's most beautiful historic homes and enjoys a superb parkland setting with lake, terraces, wonderful gardens and magnificent views of the surrounding landscape.

Best known for its association with Saint Patrick, Ireland's patron saint, Croagh Patrick has been a pilgrimage destination since pre-Christian times.

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.

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.

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.