Nature and sport in Westport

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Located in northwest County Mayo outside the city of Westport, the Ballycroy National Park is one of the largest expanses of peatland in Europe, as well as a unique habitat with diverse flora and fauna. ...

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If you want to have some fun on the water during your time in Wesport, heading out to the Clew Bay Hotel would be your best bet for the best surfing and sailing that the area has to offer.  Ireland might not have the...

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Clare Island (or Oielean Chilara in Irish) is a mountainous island outside of Westport which guards the entrance to Clew Bay in County Mayo.  It is the famous resident of pirate queen Grainne O’Malley (once also...

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Islandeady Lough is one of Ireland’s top fishing destinations.  Situated between Westport and neighboring Castlebar, it is the largest Lough in the area, and a popular destination for fishing and...

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If you are into bird watching, then Roman Island is your best bet while in Ireland.  One of the best watching spots near Westport, the island (known by locals as “The Point”) is the most westerly point of the Quay and...

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