Westport (Cathair na Mart in Irish) is a town in County Mayo in the Republic of Ireland. It is situated on the west coast of Ireland, at the south-east corner of Clew Bay, an inlet of the Atlantic Ocean. The town’s name in Irish, Cathair na Mart, is ancient and means “the stone fort of the beeves” (= fully grown cattle)”. Westport has a gracious centre in the Georgian architectural style, as one of the few planned towns in the country (by James Wyatt in the 18th century. Among the most picturesque parts of the town is the tree-lined, flower decorated, promenade (The Mall) and little stone bridges along the river Carrow Beg.
The famous pilgrimage mountain of Croagh Patrick, known locally as “the Reek” lies some 10 km west of the town near Murrisk. The mountain presents a striking backdrop to the town. The church on the summit can just be made out with the naked eye from Westport.
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Newport (Baile Uí Fhiacháin in Irish) is a small town in County Mayo, Republic of Ireland. It is located on the west coast of Ireland, along the shore of Clew Bay, north of Westport. The N59 road passes through the town. Castlebar is also near the town.
Newport has a very striking railway bridge (no longer used for rail carriage) like an aqueduct, which, with the catholic church on top of the hill, dominate the town and create a picturesque appearance.
Lecanvey (Leac an Anfa in Irish) is a seaside village in County Mayo between Westport and Louisburgh, about 2km west of Murrisk. It has a Catholic church, a small beach, a pub, and a small grocery shop.
Swinford (Irish: Béal Átha na Muice) is a market-town in County Mayo, Republic of Ireland.
Swinford is situated on the N5 between Longford and Westport, on a tributary of the River Moy, and is close to Knock International Airport.
Swinford on the N5, is a bustling market town, only lO miles from Knock International Airport, and 20 minutes drive from Castlebar. Situated on a tributary of the famous River Moy Swinford is renowned for its fishing waters, in particular the Callow lakes which yield excellent brown trout. Swinford is also within easy reach of the great fishing lakes of Conn and Cullin.
Swinford
Longford (An Longfort in Irish) is the county town of County Longford in the Midlands of Ireland. The town's original full name was Longphort Uí Fhearghail (stronghold of O'Farrell), reflecting the fact that it grew up around the ancient castle of the O'Farrells (chieftains of the territory of Anghaile or Annaly) and the Dominican priory they founded there in 1400. Today's town has a population of around 8,000. Longford's main industries are food production, steelworking and the production of medical equipment. The town is also a local commercial centre, with many retail outlets. It is the cathedral town of the
Murrisk (Muraisc in Irish) is a village in County Mayo, on the south side of Clew Bay, about 6km west of Westport, County Mayo. Murrisk lies at the foot of Ireland's famous pilgrimage mountain,Croagh Patrick, and is the starting-point for the pilgrimage. Every year, on the last Sunday of July, thousands of people converge on the village to make the pilgrimage. There is a small interpretive centre in the village which focuses on Croagh Patrick.
Murrisk is also the site of Ireland's National Famine Memorial, designed by Irish artist John Behan, which abstractly resembles a coffin ship filled with dying people.
