Croagh Patrick
The Croagh
Patrick Information Centre is situated in Murrisk
on the Pilgrim's Path at the base of Croagh
Patrick and opposite the National Famine Monument.
Croagh Patrick is 5 miles from the picturesque
town of Westport and its conical shape soars
majestically above the surrounding countryside.
Magnificent views of Clew Bay and the surrounding
south Mayo countryside are spectacular from all
stages of the ascent of the mountain.
Knock
Folk Museum
Knock Folk Museum documents the
story of the Knock Apparition of 1879 and places
it in the context of life at that time. The
development of Knock Shrine and the life and times
of the late Msgr James Horan are given a special
place in the Museum.
Ceide
Fields, Ballycastle
The Céide Fields in
North Mayo will certainly give you a unique
experience. For this is not just another
archaeological monument or visitor centre. Here
you can indulge yourself in a vast prehistoric
landscape, a natural wild ecology of blanket bog,
dramatic cliffs and coastline, and a much
acclaimed building, which has received Ireland's
most prestigious architectural award.
Clew
Bay Heritage Centre
Situated in a 19th century building,
the Clew Bay Heritage Centre, traces the history
of the planned town of Westport and the Clew Bay
area from pre-Christian times to the present.
Artefacts, documents and photographs connected
with the general Westport area provide a basis for
the presentation of local history, customs and
traditions.
Ballintubber
Abbey
Ballintubber's history goes back to
pre-Christian times, people came from the east
through Ballintubber on their way to the holy
mountain on the west coast - now called Croagh
Patrick.When St Patrick brought Christianity to
Ireland in c.441AD, he founded a church at
Ballintubber. The present Abbey was founded in
1216 by King Cathal O'Conor. It is the only church
in Ireland still in daily use that was founded by
an Irish king.
Sporting
Attractions
Enjoy the
championship Westport
Golf Course
There are several other top class golf
courses in
the locality including, Claremorris,
Tuam,
Castlebar, Ballinrobe.