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| Westport
being a heritage town
attracts many visitors. It has a
good range of
shops, interesting pubs and
restaurants to cater for all
tastes. The Westport
Leisure centre provides an
up-to-date swimming pool,
gym and treatment rooms
with similar facilities
available in many of the
hotels. The 18th century
Westport House situated on the
edge of the Westport
provides activities for
all the family during the
summer season. |
The
Mall in Westport |
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the Tochar Valley, the
route St Patrick travelled
in 440-441 and visit the places he
stayed on his way to
Croagh Patrick. A visit to the many monuments and historical sites gives one an insight into the heritage for Irish people.
The Heritage Centre at the Harbour has an interesting museum of local
history, people and places. The
Museum of Country Life is
just 30 minutes drive away
while Ballintubber
Abbey, Knock Shrine, and
the Ceide Fields all have
their own museums while
the Michael Davitt museum and
Hennigans Heritage Farm are
special interest Museumes. |
Aughagower Village
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By staying in Rockville you
are convenient to many
tourist attractions, and the
many amenities that Westport
offers. Enjoy the
rugged landscape of Connemara
in its many varied aspects.
On route stop
at Kylemore Abbey with its
neo-gothic church and castle
and restored Victorian
walled gardens, or take
a boat trip on the
Killary. From Westport you
can visit Clare Island by
boat after a short drive
along the coast. With its
rich history and wild
countryside Achill Island is
just an hours drive away
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View of Croagh Patrick from
Rockville Guest House
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| Westport holds 2 golf courses.
The 18-hole championship course and a 9 hole course are both within a 15 minute drive
of Rockville. If you like to
play a links Carne, Enniscrone, Connemara and Rosses Point are all approximately 1 hour 15 minutes
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Westport Golf Course |
In the Mayo
Connemara region there are many mountains
to climb for those who
like a hike. Croagh
Patrick, a pilgrimage
mountain with spectacular
views from the top is
climbed almost daily by
people of all
nationalities. There are
many walks on various
types of terrain for
walking enthusiasts. Some of the
quieter country roads are
suitable for cycling while
the horse riding stables
all have their own routes.
Fishing is available on many
of the lakes,
rivers or on the sea,
while there are a number
of Blue Flag beaches which
one
can enjoy and some are
suitable for wind surfing.
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Mountain Climbers |
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 Rockville is an Irish Tourist Board Approved B&B. |
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