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Westport, experience it your way
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an architectural delight full of has a rich cultural heritage boats and tours of the real life
charm and charisma located Westport is also home to one dating back to the mid 1700’s dungeons.
on the banks of Clew Bay of Ireland’s top tourist and and the centre piece of that
and shadowed by the majestic family friendly attractions, heritage can be seen at Take the time to explore the
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scenery, vibrant nightlife, endless options of leisure authentic ‘Big House’ offers along an old railway line.
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an architectural delight full of has a rich cultural heritage boats and tours of the real life
charm and charisma located Westport is also home to one dating back to the mid 1700’s dungeons.
on the banks of Clew Bay of Ireland’s top tourist and and the centre piece of that
and shadowed by the majestic family friendly attractions, heritage can be seen at Take the time to explore the
Croagh Patrick pilgrimage Westport House & Pirate Westport House and Gardens, Great Western Greenway, the
mountain. Adventure Park, as well once home to the Pirate 42kms off-road walking and
as establishing itself as Queen, Grace O’Malley. cycling trail which stretches
Westport has it all; beautiful the adventure hotspot with Today, the beautifully from Westport to Achill Island
scenery, vibrant nightlife, endless options of leisure authentic ‘Big House’ offers along an old railway line.
gourmet dining, award and adventure activities a wonderful collection of Bicycles and toddler trailers
winning accommodation, from Horse Riding, spectacular artefacts, artworks can be rented and pick-ups
luxury spas, boutique Cycling, Water sports and treasures. Plenty of scheduled along the way or
shopping, tree lined malls, WKURXJKWRDGUHQDOLQHÀOOHG Family Fun can also be found catch a boat back to town
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