Attractions / Activities
Westport Golf Club is a championship 18 hole Golf Course which, was recently named the number 1 parkland course in Connacht. Westport Golf Course hosted the PGA in 2002 and commands breathtaking views of Clew Bay & Croagh Patrick. Westport Golf Course is located just a 5 minute drive from the town of Westport and can be viewed across the bay from The Waterside.
Adventure on your doorstep
The Waterside Bed & Breakfast offers guests the opportunity; in less than a two-minute walk:
To stay directly on Westport’s waterfront, listen to the clanging of the fishing and sailboat halyards, depart on one of the many charter boats (fishing or sightseeing) be entertained in 6 different bars and restaurants, viewings at The Custom House Art Gallery, Antique shopping, to explore the wild Atlantic or to hike the many published walks from the Quay to the sheep covered mountains or just pamper yourself at the spa located just four doors from the Waterside.
Venture Further
Westport is an ideal base for touring the West of Ireland. Savvy travelers choose Westport as their base for exploring the Western region. Guests can take advantage of the abundance of award-winning restaurants, leisure centres, cinema or visit Westport House, one of Ireland’s most beautiful privately owned 18th Century historic homes which is situated in a magnificent parkland setting, with a lake terraced gardens over looking Clew Bay. Westport House has an abundance of attractions to suit all of the family.
Scenic Drives
- Westport - Louisburgh - Leenane - Kylemore Abbey - Westport
- Westport - Murrisk home to Ireland's holiest mountain Croagh Patrick & The National Famine Monument
- Murrisk Abbey, an old Augustinian Abbey which was founded in 1457. It was later destroyed by Cromwellian soldiers
- Bertra Beach - Westport
- Westport - Newport - Mulranny - Achill Atlantic Drive - Westport
- Westport - Louisburgh - Ferry to Clare Island Clare Island Home of the famous Sea Queen Grainne Uaile (Grace O'Malley). There is a ferry service on the island from Roonagh Pier (20kms from Westport). Telephone (098) 26307 and (098) 25045 - Westport
- Westport - Knock Shrine one of the most famous Marian Shrines in the world - Westport
- Westport - Castlebar - Ballintubber Abbey founded by King Cathal O'Connor, king of Connaught in 1216 - Westport
- Loop Drive Westport - Louisburgh - Doolough - Leenane - Westport
Activities
- Golf
- Horse-riding
- Sea Angling
- Sailing
- Wind-surfing
- Beaches
- Westport Walks
- Croagh Patrick
- Island Hopping
- Paintball
- Westport Leisure Park & Cineplex
- Historical Walks & Clew Bay Heritage Centre
Westport Festivals
Westport Bluegrass Festival – June 25th – 29th 2009
Westport Music Festival – August 6th – 9th 2009
Gael Force West – August 22nd & 23rd 2009
Westport Arts Festival – October 2nd – 11th 2009