Local Attractions

 Museum of Country Life:    Relive life in rural Ireland in the 19th and 20th centuries at the award winning Museum of Country Life, Turlough. Fascinating artefacts deal with daily domestic and working life between 1850 and 1950. Complete with Restaurant, guided tours, audio-visual displays, lectures and special events. www.museum.ie

Foxford Woollen Mills: Experience the working of a traditional woollen mill through an ingenious tour bringing history to life. See gold and silversmiths at work in the jewellery workshop. The Foxford Woollen Mill also has Art Galleries, Mill Shop, Restaurant and a Tourist information office. (Tel : 094 9256756).

Marian Shrine, Knock:     On August 21st, 1879 Our Lady and St. Joseph appeared to 15 local people at the village of Knock. Since then this shrine  attracts more than 1.5  million people annually and is a focal point of devotion for Irish Catholics. Knock is  sacred place, a place of peace. It provides pilgrims with an oppertunity to connect with God and with Mary, the Mother of Jesus.  www.knock-shrine.ie

Horse riding/pony trekking: Locally available Barnfield Stables, Knockmore. (Tel: 094 9258175) and also at Turlough Equestrian Centre (Tel: 094 9026646)

Golf: Championship courses are available at Westport Golf Club www.golfwestport.com (098 28262) and Enniscrone Golf Club (Tel: 096 36297) and many other courses available with in a short drive.

Hill Walking / Scenic Walks:

Michael Davitt Museum:

Ceide Fields:    The Ceide Fields are the oldest known field systems in the world, dating back over five and a half thousand years. Megalithic tombs, stone age field systems, dwelling areas and monuments from 5,000 years ago have been excavated from under the peat of the "Ceide Fields" of North Mayo. Complete with visitor centre, a visit is a must for people exploring this part of Mayo. www.heritagrireland.ie

Westport House & Zoo:

Croagh Patrick:    Pilgrims from all over Ireland climb this mountain on which St. Patrick (the patron saint of Ireland) spent 40 days fasting in 414AD.  The mountain provides a challenging climb and rewards the climber with spectacular views of Clew Bay and the surrounding countryside. www.croagh-patrick.com A visitor centre, restaurant, Murrisk Abbey and the National Famine Monument are located near the base of the mountain.

Sea & Freshwater Angling:

Blue Flag Beaches and Surf:

Achill Island: Achill Island is Ireland's largest island. It has a coastline of approx. 120 kms and is joined to the mainland by the Michael Davitt Bridge. Achill's wild mountains, undulating open moorland and dramatic cliff scenery is unequalled anywhere. As well as the spectacular scenery, Achill has many water sport and other activities to offer.  www.achilltourism.com