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| Croagh Patrick as seen from "Foxhollow" |
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| Bunowen river & Carrowmore beach, Louisburgh. |
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| Louisburgh from Old Head hill. |
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Croagh Patrick mountain, Irelands holy mountain, locally known as "The Reek" lies midway between Westport town and Louisburgh. It is a place of pilgrimage visited and climbed by thousands from all over the world during the year. On "Reek" Sunday alone, the last Sunday in July, it is estimated that some 25,000 pilgrims make the climb in honour of St. Patrick. It is said that there are three reasons for making the pilgrimage.
1. To do penance for your sins. 2. As an adventure. 3. To find a wife or husband.
Most climbers favour no.1 but it is believed No.3 runs a close second.
Whatever your reason, we hope you will make the climb during your stay at Louisburgh.
| Carrowmore beach is one of several sandy beaches in the Louisburgh area with E.U. Blue flag status and lifeguard coverage .
Carramore is about 2 miles from "Foxhollow" to the lifeguard area. The Bunowen river meets the sea at one end of the beach near Foxhollow but whilst this is a nice area for walking and relaxing, it is not a swimming area. For those interested in fishing, the Bunowen is well known as a salmon and trout fishing venue. Information is available in the village.
About 2 miles in the Westport direction lies Old Head beach. This is a safe beach for childen, about 1 mile of sand it is a lovely walking area.
There is also an access walkway to a cliff walk for those inclined. An E.U. Blue flag and lifeguard serviced beach.
Some 3 miles to the West from the village is Carrowniskey's three miles of golden sand. This is a popular surfing beach with two separate areas of surfing. The beach is Blue flag and lifeguard covered. There is a surfing training school with equipment availability.
| Louisburgh lies on the Southern shore of Clew Bay where the Bunowen river meets the sea. It is a 19th centuary planned town,
The modern Louisburgh is a popular tourist area during the Summer months but reverts to semi hibernation during the Winter. However, even the cold weather slumber is now being eroded due to the rising popularity of the local beaches for surfing as the North Atlantic swells roll in. The village is well equipped with bars, restaurants and shops. There is even a small museum dealing with the life of Granuaile, the West coasts pirate queen.
Louisburgh is growing in popularity amongst walkers, traditional musicians, surfers and chillers but to mention a few. The Feile Cois Cuain music
festival, held at late April / early May helps stretch the early days of the tourist season. This is an area where you can sleep in or come alive in - either way you will enjoy your holiday.
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Louisburgh. (Cluan Cearban) "Meadow of the buttercups"
22 Km. (14 Mls) West of the market town of Westport, Co. Mayo lies the 18th centuary village of Louisburgh.
The approach road from Westport runs along the Southern side of Clew Bay with the rolling Atlantic ocean out to the West beyond the sheltering bulk of Clare Island. Inland, standing sentinel over the route, stands the 2,700 ft. cone of Croagh Patrick, Irelands holy mountain, on it's summit St. Partick once prayed for 40 days and 40 nights.
Louisburgh is an ideal base for a holiday in the West of Ireland. Nestling in a landscape designated as one of outstanding natural beauty, the village is a Northern gateway to the rugged splendour of Connemara and the National park at Letterfrack.
The road to Connemara wends it's way over the famine trail passing Doo lough, Aasleigh falls, Killary fjord and the picturesque village of Leenane.
The Clew Bay shoreline near Louisburgh is noted for it's pleasant beaches many with E.U blue flag status. Offshore the inhabited islands of Clare Island and Inish Turk beckon.
These islands can be visited daily with regular voyages from Roonagh Quay ferryport some 6 km. from Louisburgh.
This is excellent walking and cycling country. A climb of Croagh Patrich is a must.
Horse riding, golf, sailing and fishing ae available as is surf board hire and training.
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