Westport Co. Mayo in General

Westport is a great little town in the west of Ireland, but it is just miles away from some of the best countryside in Ireland. Travelling west from the town, one passes some of the most beautiful landscape in the country. A road trip around the wonderfully rugged Mayo coastline is an experience never forgotten. A quick stop in the Céide fields is a must - this is a prehistoric settlement which predates the pyramids. Peruse the visitors' centre at your leisure, before driving on through a breathtaking coastal road, passing through rural villages full of charm, and pubs. A must for any real nature enthusiast. ...  Read the complete review

This is one of the nicest small towns you could visit. I suppose I'm spoiled because I have a brother-in-law and his family living there. I love going down to it, the town itself still hasn't lost its quaint appeal the shops are not too new looking and you can still buy sausages and have a drink at the same time. Although every time I venture there the traffic does seem to grow but that's what tourism does for you. You can still get wonderful fresh fish (caught that morning) served with chips and a smile, or something more up-market if you like. The shoppings not bad either because the exchange rate at the minute is brilliant. 30p to the ...  Read the complete review