Guidebook for Newport
Food Scene
This local pub does great food. It has an extensive menu and they use local produce when possible.
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The Grainne Uaile
Medlicott StreetThis local pub does great food. It has an extensive menu and they use local produce when possible.
A great wee cafe that the with the buzz of local and visiting trade. Kellys butchers nextdoor are renowned for their puddings and sausages. So much so, that representatives from the French Order of the Black Pudding came over to initiate the Kellys into this esteemed, slightly eccentric ,organisation.
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Kelly's Kitchen
Main StreetA great wee cafe that the with the buzz of local and visiting trade. Kellys butchers nextdoor are renowned for their puddings and sausages. So much so, that representatives from the French Order of the Black Pudding came over to initiate the Kellys into this esteemed, slightly eccentric ,organisation.
Enjoy a beautiful view of Clew Bay while sampling the bar food served at the Mulranny Park Hotel . Sunsets in summer highly recommended.
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GN Mulranny Park Hotel
Enjoy a beautiful view of Clew Bay while sampling the bar food served at the Mulranny Park Hotel . Sunsets in summer highly recommended.
Parks & Nature
This is a wilderness area set aside under EU regulations with a long term plan to re-wild the area to encourage native flora and fauna to thrive. The pine marten is already flourishing in the area.
Wild Nephin Wilderness
Unnamed RoadThis is a wilderness area set aside under EU regulations with a long term plan to re-wild the area to encourage native flora and fauna to thrive. The pine marten is already flourishing in the area.
Showcasing the unique landscape of blanket bog and mountainous terrain this park is also Irelands first Dark Sky Park. This extends to our own garden where you can look up and wonder at the Milky Way, Orion, the Plough and the North Star and all the other twinkling stars - between the clouds! http://www.mayodarkskypark.ie/
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Ballycroy National Park
Showcasing the unique landscape of blanket bog and mountainous terrain this park is also Irelands first Dark Sky Park. This extends to our own garden where you can look up and wonder at the Milky Way, Orion, the Plough and the North Star and all the other twinkling stars - between the clouds! http://www.mayodarkskypark.ie/
Sightseeing
If you drive across the dyke road to the top of the steep hill on the way to Inishcottle you will be treated to a view which uniquely brings you to the centre of Clew Bay without having to step into a boat! From here you get full appreciation of the distinctive drowned drumlin islands and it's a marvelous location for sunsets.
Inishcottle
If you drive across the dyke road to the top of the steep hill on the way to Inishcottle you will be treated to a view which uniquely brings you to the centre of Clew Bay without having to step into a boat! From here you get full appreciation of the distinctive drowned drumlin islands and it's a marvelous location for sunsets.
Take a day to explore in the beautiful beaches and cliffs. Fill your lungs up with the fresh oceanic air on the Atlantic drive - next stop Newfoundland!
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Achill Island
Take a day to explore in the beautiful beaches and cliffs. Fill your lungs up with the fresh oceanic air on the Atlantic drive - next stop Newfoundland!
A beautiful beach at the end of a breadth-taking drive. When you are there take a 20 minute hike up to the lookout tower and savour the unique views.
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Keem Bay
A beautiful beach at the end of a breadth-taking drive. When you are there take a 20 minute hike up to the lookout tower and savour the unique views.
Visit the visitors centre to appreciate the archaeology, history and natural history associated with this iconic quatrzite mountain.
Climb t the top then and follow in the footsteps thousands before you, some of whom could even be your ancestors.
Be careful on the descent as the footing is very loose.
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Croagh Patrick bezoekerscentrum
Visit the visitors centre to appreciate the archaeology, history and natural history associated with this iconic quatrzite mountain.
Climb t the top then and follow in the footsteps thousands before you, some of whom could even be your ancestors.
Be careful on the descent as the footing is very loose.
Arts & Culture
The ruins of Burrishoole Abbey are special. Quiet and peaceful beside the tranquil tidal estuary where otters can be sighted, this is a place for contemplation and the inner journey.
If you enjoy religious art and architecture then the RC church in Newport village is also worth a visit. It's a fine example of neo-hibernian architecture which incorporated elements of early medieval stone carving into 19th century church buildings. The beautiful Harry Clarke stained glass window of the Last Judgement on the east wall inside the building is also a must-see.
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Burrishoole Abbey
The ruins of Burrishoole Abbey are special. Quiet and peaceful beside the tranquil tidal estuary where otters can be sighted, this is a place for contemplation and the inner journey.
If you enjoy religious art and architecture then the RC church in Newport village is also worth a visit. It's a fine example of neo-hibernian architecture which incorporated elements of early medieval stone carving into 19th century church buildings. The beautiful Harry Clarke stained glass window of the Last Judgement on the east wall inside the building is also a must-see.
This tower house was one of Grainne Uaile (Grainne Mhaol)'s strongholds in Mayo from her first marriage. The story goes that her galley was anchored outside the tower house at Rockfleet and it's warps (ropes) were tied onto her bedstead on the upper floor when Grainne was staying. This infamous sea queen was a fascinating character whose life has been historically recorded by Anne Chambers.
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Rockfleet Castle
This tower house was one of Grainne Uaile (Grainne Mhaol)'s strongholds in Mayo from her first marriage. The story goes that her galley was anchored outside the tower house at Rockfleet and it's warps (ropes) were tied onto her bedstead on the upper floor when Grainne was staying. This infamous sea queen was a fascinating character whose life has been historically recorded by Anne Chambers.
The Town Hall has an extensive programe of events on all year round including drama, music, workshops and exhibitions
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Town Hall Theatre Westport
OctagonThe Town Hall has an extensive programe of events on all year round including drama, music, workshops and exhibitions
Get a sense of how life was in Ireland in times gone by at this national museum.
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National Museum of Ireland - Country Life
Get a sense of how life was in Ireland in times gone by at this national museum.
Essentials
Centra
Main Street Pick up all the necessary groceries for your trip from the local shop.
Shopping
Parade
Local crafts & food produce just beside the Bord Fáilte tourist office.
Sweeneys at the bridge in Achill Sound is the original self sufficent island shop. Here you can get everything from a loaf of traditional soda bread and a packet of rashers to quinoa and some mangos, footwear, clothing, buckets, spades, kites, bathroom fittings, pumbing, garden hoses, nails and DIY stuff of all sorts, shapes and sizes. A wonderfully practical browsing experience.
Sweeneys
Sweeneys at the bridge in Achill Sound is the original self sufficent island shop. Here you can get everything from a loaf of traditional soda bread and a packet of rashers to quinoa and some mangos, footwear, clothing, buckets, spades, kites, bathroom fittings, pumbing, garden hoses, nails and DIY stuff of all sorts, shapes and sizes. A wonderfully practical browsing experience.
Drinks & Nightlife
All are welcome to come and dance at the ceilí held here on Tuesday and Thursday nights during the summer months.
It's a great bit of craic whether you have two left feet or have an inner River Dancer in you. Discover your rhythm to the tune of the talented local musicians. The regular dancers are very welcoming, eager to get you on your feet to teach you a few steps. You can just sit and enjoy the atmosphere & appreciate the music too of course.
You might even be treated to a recital from the most bizarre instrument - a saw!
Derradda
All are welcome to come and dance at the ceilí held here on Tuesday and Thursday nights during the summer months.
It's a great bit of craic whether you have two left feet or have an inner River Dancer in you. Discover your rhythm to the tune of the talented local musicians. The regular dancers are very welcoming, eager to get you on your feet to teach you a few steps. You can just sit and enjoy the atmosphere & appreciate the music too of course.
You might even be treated to a recital from the most bizarre instrument - a saw!