Westport, Best Place to Live in Ireland - 'The Irish Times'

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Westport, Best Place to Live in Ireland - 'The Irish Times'

Essentials

Very handy shop next door, take away coffees, hot meals and lunches and all the usuals.
Centra Fairgreen
Fairgreen
Very handy shop next door, take away coffees, hot meals and lunches and all the usuals.
Post Office just a short stroll down the mall.
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Westport Post Office
North Mall
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Post Office just a short stroll down the mall.
Ronan Lally is a good friend of ours and owns the Pharmacy here on Mill Street, very near the Apt. If you need any medical advice during your stay, Ronan is very helpful. They also sell cosmetics, shampoo etc. Lloyds Pharmacy name outside.
Lally's Pharmacy
Mill Street
Ronan Lally is a good friend of ours and owns the Pharmacy here on Mill Street, very near the Apt. If you need any medical advice during your stay, Ronan is very helpful. They also sell cosmetics, shampoo etc. Lloyds Pharmacy name outside.
Westport has a new Health Centre with plenty of parking. If you head out on the N5,towards the Skatepark, the new big building is on your left.
Westport Health Centre
Westport has a new Health Centre with plenty of parking. If you head out on the N5,towards the Skatepark, the new big building is on your left.
Sharon is only few doors up from the apartment and the ideal place to get your hair done. Super for colour!
Sharon Gill Hairdressers
Fairgreen
Sharon is only few doors up from the apartment and the ideal place to get your hair done. Super for colour!
Paul is one of the top barber's in Westport. His barber is located at the top of James Street. Around the corner from the Town Hall.
Paul's Barber Shop
James Street
Paul is one of the top barber's in Westport. His barber is located at the top of James Street. Around the corner from the Town Hall.

Entertainment & Activities

Relax and enjoy a well deserved break. If you go as a couple you can relax in the lovely private outdoor heated rock pool while you wait for your partner.
Spa Sula
25 Sraid Caisléanan an Bharraigh
Relax and enjoy a well deserved break. If you go as a couple you can relax in the lovely private outdoor heated rock pool while you wait for your partner.

Drinks & Nightlife

You can't leave Westport without popping in to see Matt's traditional Bar, has music most nights. Weekends are very busy but it has plenty of room and even offers a few different music groups on the same night. Special guest music venue at the back and is worth going to as the musicians are superb.
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Matt Molloy's
Bridge Street
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You can't leave Westport without popping in to see Matt's traditional Bar, has music most nights. Weekends are very busy but it has plenty of room and even offers a few different music groups on the same night. Special guest music venue at the back and is worth going to as the musicians are superb.
Mc Carthy's Pub has music every night. Past The Wyatt Hotel on the right. Geraldine Foy and her daughter Avril run this very friendly family pub. Cillian Murphy, the Irish Actor was spotted here not so long ago.
McCarthys Guest House
Quay Street
Mc Carthy's Pub has music every night. Past The Wyatt Hotel on the right. Geraldine Foy and her daughter Avril run this very friendly family pub. Cillian Murphy, the Irish Actor was spotted here not so long ago.
Late night bar with DJ and a few dance floors.
Henehans Late Bar
77-79 Bridge St
Late night bar with DJ and a few dance floors.
Late night bar on Bridge St
Cosy Joe's
Bridge Street
Late night bar on Bridge St
Great nightclub with 4 different rooms with different styles in each.
Castle Late Night Venue
Castlebar Road
Great nightclub with 4 different rooms with different styles in each.
Just a short stroll away at the corner of the bridge. New owners, worth a visit.
Loftys
North Mall
Just a short stroll away at the corner of the bridge. New owners, worth a visit.
Across from the apartment, this is the ideal spot for a cosy, warm drink with the locals. GAA pub.
Toby's Bar
Fairgreen
Across from the apartment, this is the ideal spot for a cosy, warm drink with the locals. GAA pub.

Parks & Nature

The Railwalk is part of the Greenway and is a beautiful 2.5km walk/cycle path it takes you around the town from the Centra shop on the Fairgreen to the Harbour on the Quays overlooking Clew Bay. It has stunning views of Croagh Patrick and there is a lovely Skate Park on route for children, also included here is a Basketball Court and Soccer Pitch and an outdoor gym!
The Railwalk
The Railwalk is part of the Greenway and is a beautiful 2.5km walk/cycle path it takes you around the town from the Centra shop on the Fairgreen to the Harbour on the Quays overlooking Clew Bay. It has stunning views of Croagh Patrick and there is a lovely Skate Park on route for children, also included here is a Basketball Court and Soccer Pitch and an outdoor gym!

Shopping

This is a really nice shop for housey things, especially little unusual kitchen utensils or biscuit tins. Lovely for kids too as they have a great selection of lollipops!
Market 57
57 Bridge St
This is a really nice shop for housey things, especially little unusual kitchen utensils or biscuit tins. Lovely for kids too as they have a great selection of lollipops!
Treat your partner to a new outfit for the night! Lovely ladies clothes and Men's jumpers and hats at the back. Upstairs has a great selection of gifts for weddings etc.
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Carraig Donn Westport
Bridge Street
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Treat your partner to a new outfit for the night! Lovely ladies clothes and Men's jumpers and hats at the back. Upstairs has a great selection of gifts for weddings etc.
If you are an outdoor enthusiast, Portwest is a must. Westport is the home of adventure sportswear and we are very lucky to have both shops on Bridge st, the Factory Shop usually has great discounts on runners or jackets and you can get all the best hiking gear in the main shop.
Portwest Factory Shop
Shop Street
If you are an outdoor enthusiast, Portwest is a must. Westport is the home of adventure sportswear and we are very lucky to have both shops on Bridge st, the Factory Shop usually has great discounts on runners or jackets and you can get all the best hiking gear in the main shop.
Not far from the apt. Head towards the Train Station on Altamount Street and its on your left. Mr Bananaman fruit and veg store, Bargain Store, Boots and Mocha Beans Coffee Shop is here too.
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Tesco
Altamont Street
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Not far from the apt. Head towards the Train Station on Altamount Street and its on your left. Mr Bananaman fruit and veg store, Bargain Store, Boots and Mocha Beans Coffee Shop is here too.

Getting Around

Taxis are usually parked outside Matt Molloys and Heneghans at night. Mc Gings is located at the Octagan, across from The Wyatt Hotel, Peter Street is the street that goes up the hill.
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McGing Taxi & Minibus Service
Lower Peter Street
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Taxis are usually parked outside Matt Molloys and Heneghans at night. Mc Gings is located at the Octagan, across from The Wyatt Hotel, Peter Street is the street that goes up the hill.
Bus Eireann is the public bus service and the bus stop is so close to the apt, 2 min walk across the Fairgreen.
Westport (Mill St Westbound Stop) station
Bus Eireann is the public bus service and the bus stop is so close to the apt, 2 min walk across the Fairgreen.
Train Station is only a 10 min walk from the apt. Just walk straight towards the town and you will spot the Fairgreen and the river. Apt is to your right as you look down the riverside.
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Westport station
Altamont Street
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Train Station is only a 10 min walk from the apt. Just walk straight towards the town and you will spot the Fairgreen and the river. Apt is to your right as you look down the riverside.

Neighbourhoods

Locals gather here for a quick dip during high tide. Newly renovated seating area overlooking scenic Clew Bay.
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Westport Quay
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Locals gather here for a quick dip during high tide. Newly renovated seating area overlooking scenic Clew Bay.
Beautiful walks/cycle from the town entrance ( Behind the Wyatt Hotel) through the grounds of Westport House and exit at the Harbour. Statue of Grace O'Malley and a beautiful sensory garden for young and old to enjoy.
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Lâu đài Westport
Quay Road
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Beautiful walks/cycle from the town entrance ( Behind the Wyatt Hotel) through the grounds of Westport House and exit at the Harbour. Statue of Grace O'Malley and a beautiful sensory garden for young and old to enjoy.