A great drive...
by sourbugger
Not really off the beaten path, in the sense that this tip concerns a tarmaced road.
The R330 road runs south from Westport until it joins the main N84 Castlebar-Galway road at Partry.
I have always enjoyed this stretch of road, as with little traffic, a few scattered villages, gently sweeping bends, and terrific scenery it is an open-top driving heaven.
I've enjoyed it immensly in the MG, and even in the battered old rust-bucket I sometimes drive it really makes you feel alive and life is worth living.
LITTLE LIST OF.....part 2
by eden_teuling
CLAIRE ISLAND.
Home of the famous sea-queen Frainne Uaile ( Grace O'Malley).
There is a ferry service to the Island from Roonagh Pier (20 km. from Westport)
Telephone: 09826307 and 098 25 045
AUGHAGOWER.
Here is a National Monument, a 12th Century Round Tower and a 13th Century Church .
St. Patrick is reputed to have built a church here.
The site alsocontains several Patrician Relics.
It lies 7 km. to the south of Westport.
BALLINTUBBER ABBEY.
A famous Abbey, 17 km. from Westport. The Abbey was founded in 1216 by Cathal O'Connor, King of Connaught.
Still in use it is a historians dream.
Tochar Phadraig , an ancient Pilgrims path runs from the Abbey through Aughagower to Croagh Patrick.
Guided Tours are available....
Telephone: 094 30934
email: btuabbey@eircom.net
CELTIC FURROW.
An exciting guided exploration of our culture through ancient festivalsand farming covering 5000 years.
For further information: telephone 094 30709
McBRIDE MEMORIAL.
In front of the Roman Catholic Church on the Mall.
There is also a plaque at Westport Quay to commemorate Major John McBride, Boer War Veteran and executed leader of the 1916 Rising.
THE MALL
A pircuresque waterway running through the heart of Westport town, with a lovely tree-lined boulevard.
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WESTPORT IRELAND
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