"The Lookout" guidebook
Neighbourhoods
Louisburgh, is known as Cluain Cearbán - meaning Meadow of Buttercups.
It is a quiet coastal village surrounded by beaches and mountains. It has everything you need from Cafés, a butcher, Grocery shop, deli, hairdresser, pubs. It also has a Post office, Physiotherapist, and 2 medical practices. The Gráinne Mhaol centre is attached to the library and it tells you the story of the Pirate queen.
A surprise for a small place is the Bookshop and Music school. Just less than a mile out from Louisburgh you will find a garage Circle K with a Spar express, beside it is a washing and tumble dry self service facility. On Saturdays you will find the Barber box if you are looking for a haircut. Fridays the travelling bank comes to town.
Electric bikes can be rented from Smooth Cruzen in town and you can get all you need for the beach in the Pharmacy, upstairs. There is even a shop for Dog outfitters, beach & sea stuff and fishing tackle.
Louisburgh is close to the holy mountain of Croagh Patrick (The reek) to the East, the Sheaffry and Mweelrea mountains to the South, the Atlantic to the West and Clew Bay to the North. Louisburgh is located in the South-West of County Mayo, on the R335 regional coastal route linking Westport (to the East) and Delphi on to Killary harbour to the South.
Louisburgh sits on the banks of the Bunowen River and is surrounded by an outstanding landscape composed of unique mountains and beaches. There are a number of archaeological sites in the surrounding areas which indicate the presence of settlements as early as the Megalithic. The modern day Louisburgh has its origins in the 18th century.
There are fishing options in the area as well as water sports, cycling, walking and more.
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Louisburgh
Louisburgh, is known as Cluain Cearbán - meaning Meadow of Buttercups.
It is a quiet coastal village surrounded by beaches and mountains. It has everything you need from Cafés, a butcher, Grocery shop, deli, hairdresser, pubs. It also has a Post office, Physiotherapist, and 2 medical practices. The Gráinne Mhaol centre is attached to the library and it tells you the story of the Pirate queen.
A surprise for a small place is the Bookshop and Music school. Just less than a mile out from Louisburgh you will find a garage Circle K with a Spar express, beside it is a washing and tumble dry self service facility. On Saturdays you will find the Barber box if you are looking for a haircut. Fridays the travelling bank comes to town.
Electric bikes can be rented from Smooth Cruzen in town and you can get all you need for the beach in the Pharmacy, upstairs. There is even a shop for Dog outfitters, beach & sea stuff and fishing tackle.
Louisburgh is close to the holy mountain of Croagh Patrick (The reek) to the East, the Sheaffry and Mweelrea mountains to the South, the Atlantic to the West and Clew Bay to the North. Louisburgh is located in the South-West of County Mayo, on the R335 regional coastal route linking Westport (to the East) and Delphi on to Killary harbour to the South.
Louisburgh sits on the banks of the Bunowen River and is surrounded by an outstanding landscape composed of unique mountains and beaches. There are a number of archaeological sites in the surrounding areas which indicate the presence of settlements as early as the Megalithic. The modern day Louisburgh has its origins in the 18th century.
There are fishing options in the area as well as water sports, cycling, walking and more.
Sightseeing
Great place for a long beach walk if you time the tide to be low. Surfing, kite surfing, body boarding and kayak surfing all take place here. Beach lifeguards are on duty June weekends only July & August all week. Surf Mayo operates here for lessons, board and suit hire.
Carrownisky
Great place for a long beach walk if you time the tide to be low. Surfing, kite surfing, body boarding and kayak surfing all take place here. Beach lifeguards are on duty June weekends only July & August all week. Surf Mayo operates here for lessons, board and suit hire.
Croagh Patrick a holy mountain is close by. You can climb it but be prepared for all weathers in one day!! The views are amazing even if you just get to the statue.
Good footwear is essential , bring water, a decent snack and waterproofs. Take it easy.
Some people climb in their bare feet in the memory of St. Patrick, who spent forty days and forty nights fasting on the summit more than 1,500 years ago. A small church at the summit of the mountain welcomes all, while magnificent views of Clew Bay, with an island for every day of the year can be seen!
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Croagh Patrick
Croagh Patrick a holy mountain is close by. You can climb it but be prepared for all weathers in one day!! The views are amazing even if you just get to the statue.
Good footwear is essential , bring water, a decent snack and waterproofs. Take it easy.
Some people climb in their bare feet in the memory of St. Patrick, who spent forty days and forty nights fasting on the summit more than 1,500 years ago. A small church at the summit of the mountain welcomes all, while magnificent views of Clew Bay, with an island for every day of the year can be seen!
Old Head is a lifeguarded beach during the summer months. Swimming, pier jumping, beach walks, Stand up paddle boarding summersup operate here and Old Head Forest is worth a stroll.
Great view of Croagh Patrick from here.
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Old Head Beach
Old Head is a lifeguarded beach during the summer months. Swimming, pier jumping, beach walks, Stand up paddle boarding summersup operate here and Old Head Forest is worth a stroll.
Great view of Croagh Patrick from here.
Doolough is 15 minutes away and it is breathtaking!
Doolough Valley Famine Walk takes place annually.
The famine walk commemorates a tragedy that occurred during the height of the terrible Famine Years 1845-1849 in Ireland.
In early spring of 1847, almost 400 starving adults and children walked 10 miles from Louisburgh to Doolough in search of a Board of Guardians who were to meet in Delphi Lodge. They had been given this direction from the Relieving officer in Louisburgh as they sought food or a ticket to the workhouse.
The weather was terrible with wind and hail beating down upon them. When they arrived in Delphi the Guardians refused them food or their tickets to the workhouse.
Needless to say many of them perished on the return journey as fatigue and exhaustion from hunger took hold. Some of those that had energy to start the journey back to Louisburgh were swept into the lake by the heavy squalls.
It is a great spot come wind, rain, hail, snow etc. One of my favourite places.
Doo Lough
Doolough is 15 minutes away and it is breathtaking!
Doolough Valley Famine Walk takes place annually.
The famine walk commemorates a tragedy that occurred during the height of the terrible Famine Years 1845-1849 in Ireland.
In early spring of 1847, almost 400 starving adults and children walked 10 miles from Louisburgh to Doolough in search of a Board of Guardians who were to meet in Delphi Lodge. They had been given this direction from the Relieving officer in Louisburgh as they sought food or a ticket to the workhouse.
The weather was terrible with wind and hail beating down upon them. When they arrived in Delphi the Guardians refused them food or their tickets to the workhouse.
Needless to say many of them perished on the return journey as fatigue and exhaustion from hunger took hold. Some of those that had energy to start the journey back to Louisburgh were swept into the lake by the heavy squalls.
It is a great spot come wind, rain, hail, snow etc. One of my favourite places.
You can take a ferry from Roonagh pier to Clare Island or InisTurk. You can find out prices and Ferry times at: clareislandferry. They times vary during the year but the service is very frequent over the summer months
The Ferry takes 10 minutes to reach Clare Island. There are activities held throughout the year on the island. Great walks of the island and a brilliant vantage spot to look back at the mainland and over to Achill and the neighbouring Inish turk.
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Clare Island
You can take a ferry from Roonagh pier to Clare Island or InisTurk. You can find out prices and Ferry times at: clareislandferry. They times vary during the year but the service is very frequent over the summer months
The Ferry takes 10 minutes to reach Clare Island. There are activities held throughout the year on the island. Great walks of the island and a brilliant vantage spot to look back at the mainland and over to Achill and the neighbouring Inish turk.
There are many scenic drives in the area. The wild atlantic way has some of them but there are always more off the beaten track.
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Scenic Drive
Scenic DriveThere are many scenic drives in the area. The wild atlantic way has some of them but there are always more off the beaten track.
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A great place to go as there is always something new to learn!
Just a short distance outside castlebar which is 45 minutes from "The Lookout".
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National Museum of Ireland - Country Life
A great place to go as there is always something new to learn!
Just a short distance outside castlebar which is 45 minutes from "The Lookout".
There is a National Famine Monument located in Murrisk. This magnificent piece of sculpture by John Behan was unveiled by President Mary Robinson in 1997. It depicts a Coffin Ship with skeleton bodies and commemorates the anniversary of the Famine.
There is a lovely tidal walk you can do here which will bring you down to Murrisk Abbey.
Great Famine National Monument
There is a National Famine Monument located in Murrisk. This magnificent piece of sculpture by John Behan was unveiled by President Mary Robinson in 1997. It depicts a Coffin Ship with skeleton bodies and commemorates the anniversary of the Famine.
There is a lovely tidal walk you can do here which will bring you down to Murrisk Abbey.
There are many plays and events taking part here throughout the year. westporttheatre
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Town Hall Theatre Westport
OctagonThere are many plays and events taking part here throughout the year. westporttheatre
City/town information
Westport is 20 minutes away from "The Lookout"
It is designated one of Bord Failte's Heritage Towns, and is situated in the shadow of Croagh Patrick, overlooking Clew Bay. One of the few planned towns in the Country, Westport was designed in the 18th Century by William Leeson. It has become one of Ireland's established tourism centres, with many outstanding features, most notably the beautiful tree lined boulevard known as The Mall, running parallel to the Carrowbeg River.
Westport House and its adjoining Adventure Park offer culture, fun and adventure for all the family.
The town boasts many fine restaurants, specialising particularly in seafood and many fine traditional pubs, all providing a friendly ambience and warm Irish hospitality.
It has a cinema - thewcinema- a good 25m swimming pool and decent gym in Westport Leisure Park.
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Westport
Westport is 20 minutes away from "The Lookout"
It is designated one of Bord Failte's Heritage Towns, and is situated in the shadow of Croagh Patrick, overlooking Clew Bay. One of the few planned towns in the Country, Westport was designed in the 18th Century by William Leeson. It has become one of Ireland's established tourism centres, with many outstanding features, most notably the beautiful tree lined boulevard known as The Mall, running parallel to the Carrowbeg River.
Westport House and its adjoining Adventure Park offer culture, fun and adventure for all the family.
The town boasts many fine restaurants, specialising particularly in seafood and many fine traditional pubs, all providing a friendly ambience and warm Irish hospitality.
It has a cinema - thewcinema- a good 25m swimming pool and decent gym in Westport Leisure Park.