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Self-Catering / Rental This
tour will bring you through a variety of
landscapes, including mountains, lakes and
sea-shore. John & Bernadette Walsh
Accommodation
Also Available
Town
or Country
Take the N5 to Westport, one of only two
planned towns in Ireland. Follow the Coast
Road seeing the many islands of Clew Bay
to the left and Croagh Patrick to the
right.
At
the foot of Croagh Patrick, (Irelands
Holy mountain) you will find the
National Famine Monument
commemorating all those who died during
the Great Famine 1845 - 1847. Beside this
you will also find the ruins of a 15th
century friary.
As you carry onward along the route you
will pass many fine blue flag beaches. In
the picturesque village of Louisburgh it
is well worth calling on the Granuaile
Visitor Centre, and learning all about
Grace O'Malley the Irish Sea Pirate.
There
are some fine eating houses here, worth
checking out.
Just outside Louisburgh turn left towards
Leenane, the scenery is stunning as you
pass through the Sheffery mountain range
shooting steeply skywards all around you.
There are some beautiful lakes in between
the valleys, one such being Doo lake.
Just before you approach Leenane, you will
pass by Ashleigh Falls. In the latter part
of the summer you can observe Salmon
jumping up these falls, a spectacular
sight for those lucky enough to be in the
right place at the right time. Next stop
is Leenane, just inside Co. Galway. This
lovely village is on the shores of Killary
Harbour, one of the deepest fjords in
Europe. The film "The Field" with Richard
Harris and John Hurt was filmed here.
Again there are some fine eating houses
here. Worth visiting here also is the
cultural centre.
The road back to Westport follows the
meandering River Erriff, again with some
breath taking scenery.
Alternative
Route to Clare
Island
About
a mile outside Louisburgh turn right for
Roonagh Quay. Two ferries operate from
here to Clare Island, (crossing time is
20 minutes)
Clare Island's terrain is ideal for all
types of walkers. Within walking distance
of the harbour one will find the 13th
century Abbey with its rara medieval wall
and ceiling paintings
Angling
Attractions
Events
History
News
Scenic
Drives
Links
"Rocksberry"
Westport Road
Castlebar
County Mayo
Ireland
