Westport Bed and Breakfast Accommodation

Town and Country Homes are pleased to offer a selection of quality approved Bed and Breakfast accommodation in Westport and all of County Mayo. Our B&B's are all approved and value for money accommodation providers. After a day exploring Westport, our B&B hosts can assure you of a warm welcome and a relaxing stay. Whether you wish to stay in a town or in the country, we have a Bed and Breakfast to suit you in Westport, County Mayo.

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Westport, County Mayo

Westport (Irish: Cathair na Mart, meaning City of the Beeves) is a town in County Mayo in Ireland. It is situated on the west coast of Ireland, at the south-east corner of Clew Bay, an inlet of the Atlantic Ocean. Westport has a gracious town centre in the Georgian architectural style, as one of the few planned towns in the country (by James Wyatt in 1780). The planning of the town was commissioned by Lord Sligo of the stately home, Westport House, as a place for his workers and tenants to live. Among the picturesque features of the town are its tree-lined, flower decorated, promenade (The Mall) and several stone bridges over the river Carrow Beg.

The famous pilgrimage mountain of Croagh Patrick, known locally as "the Reek" lies some 10km west of the town near the villages of Murrisk and Lecanvey. The mountain presents a striking backdrop to the town. The church on the summit can just be made out with the naked eye from Westport. Book a Bed and Breakfast in Westport for a warm welcome and value for money. Receive instant confirmation when you book a Westport B&B on this website.

Westport Festivals

The Westport Horse & Pony Show is held on the first weekend in June. The Sea Angling Festival is held annually in the third or fourth week in June. This is internationally acclaimed and in existence for over 42 years, attracting sea anglers from all over the world. The annual Croagh Patrick Pilgrimage is held annually on the last Sunday in July. The Arts Festival is held in the second two weeks of September. This is a festival of arts, music and literature. Last year there was a revival of the [Westport music festival]. This five day event will now run annually in July at the Fairgreen. It began July 18th 2006. The Westport Seafood Festival is held on the October Bank Holiday weekend. The Westport Wellness Week Festival is also now growing in popularity and was last held in the last week of February 2007.

Croagh Patrick

Croagh Patrick (Irish: Cruach Phádraig ) is a 764 metres (2,510 ft) mountain in the west of Ireland and an important site of pilgrimage. It is located 8 kilometres (5 mi) from Westport, County Mayo above the villages of Murrisk and Lecanvey. It is the third highest mountain in County Mayo after Mweelrea and Nephin. On "Reek Sunday", the last Sunday in July every year, over 25,000 pilgrims climb the mountain, many of whom climb barefoot. The mountain forms the southern part of a U-shaped valley created by a glacier flowing into Clew Bay in the last Ice Age. Croagh Patrick is part of a longer east-west ridge; to the west is the mountain Ben Goram. Croagh Patrick derives its name from the Irish Cruach Phádraig ("St Patrick's mountain") although it is known locally as the Reek, and some mistakenly refer to the place as Mount Coagh (or Croach) Patrick. In the Annals of Ulster entry for the year 1113, the mountain is named Cruachán Aigle ("eagle mountain"). A seam of gold was discovered in the mountain in the 1980's: overall grades of 14 grams (0.5 oz) of gold per tonne in at least 12 quartz veins, which could produce 700,000 t (770,000 short tons) of ore. Mayo County Council elected not to allow mining, deciding that the gold was "fine where it was".

Clew Bay

Clew Bay (Irish Cuan Mó) is a natural ocean bay in County Mayo, Ireland. It contains Ireland's best example of sunken drumlins. According to tradition, there is an island in the bay for every day of the year. The bay is overlooked by Croagh Patrick, Ireland's holy mountain, and the mountains of North Mayo. Clare Island guards the entrance of the bay. From the southwest part of the bay eastwards are Louisburgh, Lecanvey, Murrisk, and Westport; north of Westport is Newport, and westwards from there lies Mulranny, gateway to Achill. From the south side of the bay, between Clare Island and Achill, Bills Rocks can be seen.

Clew Bay was the focus of the O'Malley family possessions in the Middle Ages, and is associated especially with Grace O'Malley. During the Irish Civil War in July 1922, 400 Free State troops were landed at Clew Bay to take Westport and Castlebar from Anti-Treaty forces. The bay is also home to Dorinish, a private island purchased by John Lennon in 1967. Glenans Irish Sailing Club, a non-profit sailing school, has a branch on Collanmore Island where sailing on dinghys, sailboards and catamarans are taught. In recent years there has been controversy over fish-farming in the bay.

Newport

Newport (Irish: Baile Uí Fhiacháin) is a small town in County Mayo, Ireland. It is located on the west coast of Ireland, along the shore of Clew Bay, north of Westport. The N59 road passes through the town. Castlebar is also near the town. Newport has a very striking railway bridge (no longer used for rail carriage) like an aqueduct, which, with the Roman Catholic church on top of the hill, dominate the town and create a picturesque appearance. The church is so imposing that it is usually referred to as 'Newport Cathedral'. Burrishoole Friary and Grace O'Malley's Rockfleet Castle are both just to the west of the town.

Pikaportandpaint Pottery Studio Westport

Pikapotandpaint is a paint your own Pottery Studio. Drop in and paint what ever you desire on a piece of bisque (unpainted pottery). We have over 100 pieces in stock, ranging from mugs, plates, dishes, vases to figurines, money banks, boxes etc. Whether you are a few days old or enjoying retirement this is a great place to relax and unwind. Create a special keepsake for a loved one or simply spend a couple of happy hours with the kids - see their creativity explode as they paint a 'one of a kind' masterpiece.

Pikapotandpaint is the perfect place to host birthday parties - contact us for further details. We also hold ladies evenings and cater for groups i.e. retirement groups, hen parties, scout/ brownies, corporate and team building events, school groups.

How it Works: 1. Pik a piece of Pottery, 2. Pik your Paint, this is where you design your piece. We supply brushes, sponges, stencils, many reference books and our friendly staff are always around to offer advice if necessary. 3. Hand it back to us, we will then glaze and fire it and your masterpiece will be ready for collection in 2-3 days time.

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