New Exciting Activities in Westport
New Exciting Activities in Westport The Adventure Islands are offering new activities and ventures on the grounds of Westport House Estate, Westport Quay and their Island base suitable for both adults and children. Archery Tag This is the newest sport to Ireland, a family friendly combat sport with safe arrows. Like doge ball only using arrows, 2 teams battle it…
Theatre takes to the streets of Westport on this exciting new tour
Hear the history, gossip, stories and yarns as you wander through the streets and lane ways of the town on this 60 minute theatrical tour of Westport Town. The tour follows some of Westport's most renowned characters throughout the ages including St. Patrick, Grainne Mhaol and John McBride. Every step helps in exploring and discovering the history of the place…
Clare Island Bus Service between Westport and Roonagh
During the summer months the daily ferry service between Roonagh and ClareIsland is supported with extra crossings. However, until now, for tourists who were travelling without their own car, it was no small matter to make their way from Westport, Louisburgh or elsewhere to the edge of the mainland from where we depart. Happily, there is now a solution to this,…
Snorkelling Fun Come Rain or Shine
As the summer holidays stretch out before us, most parents find themselves praying that we’ll be blessed with a lot more of the beautiful sunny weather we’ve had this past week. But in Ireland, one thing we can rely on is that you can’t rely on the weather. Luckily there are more and more all-weather friendly activities becoming available. A…
Westport’s Bike Buffet joins Westportif
Westport’s Bike Buffet joins Westportif Westport Smarter Travel held its first ever Bike Buffet during the Spring Forward Celebration in April. The Bike Buffet was the highlight of the Spring Forward Celebrations. 60 hungry cyclists met up in the Mill Times Hotel for Mocktails and from there they began their cycling dining adventure. It began by cycling along the Greenway…
50 % Reduction -US Open Madness at Westport Golf Course
When Pinehurst Resort and Country Club, North Carolina hosts the 2014 U.S. Open Championship from June 12 – 15, it will become the only site to have hosted all five USGA Championships. Westport golf Club is marking the occasion of the 114th US Open with a very special deal for visiting golfers. From Thursday 12th to Sunday 15th inclusive, visitors can…
Free Open Day at the Award-Winning Westport House
Free Open Day at the Award-Winning Visitor Attraction in aid of Westport United Pitch Development Fund Westport House will hold an Open Day from 12pm to 6pm on Sunday, June 15th 2014. All are welcome to join in the family fun of the Pirate Adventure Park, visit the historic house, try out the zip wire ride and our newest onsite…
Go Wild in Clew Bay
Is Clare Island the Best Place to Go Wild in Ireland? There’s a bit of excitement floating around Mayo this morning. A few weeks ago The Irish Times launched a campaign to discover the Best Place to Go Wild in Ireland. Every county in the country got nominated but out of a total of 3,800 nominations, Mayo was way out…
The Bike Buffet returns for the Westport Get Out There Adventure Festival
Westport Get Out There Adventure Festival This June Bank Holiday Week embrace the outdoors with the Greenway, Adventure Activities & Film, Biodiversity & Nature, Sailing, and Westport Smarter Travel Get ready for a whole week of exciting activities at the Westport Get Out There Adventure Festival and join in both free and ticketed events. To celebrate ClewBay’s remarkable landscape…
A Weekend in Westport
Wondering what to see while in Westport? Why not read Phil Teare's first had experience of his weekend in Westport. http://www.myirelandtour.com/about-ireland/our-travel/westport-weekend.php
Westport & Clew Bay need your vote to become Ireland’s Top Foodie Town
Destination Westport is a Top Ten Foodie Town Finalist in association with the Restaurant Association of Ireland Voting Open until May 18th – Vote Now!! Westport & Clew Bay Area has been announced as one of the top ten finalists in the search for the ‘Foodie Town of Ireland’. This competition is organised by The Restaurants Association of Ireland, in…
Celebrate the Original Wild Atlantic Woman in the Festival of the Pirate Queen
Take a Voyage of Discovery about Grace O’Malley with Talks & Tours, Craft Beer, Adventure Racing, Yawl Racing & more Can any modern day woman match the determination and bravery of the original Wild Atlantic woman? It’s been over 500 years since the Pirate Queen, Grace O’Malley, commanded the seas from Scotland to Spain from Clew Bay in the…
