Conference
Location
Westport, County Mayo
with Croach Patrick in the
background ©
Liam
Lyons
The Conference will be held in Hotel
Westport, Westport, County Mayo.
Westport (Cathair na Mart - The Stone Fort of Beeve) is a
charming, picturesque town located in one of the most
spectacular scenic areas in Ireland on the shores of Clew
Bay at the foot of Croagh Patrick. The area is rich in
landscape, archaeological and historical heritage and is an
ideal setting in which to host the "Mayo through the
Millennia Conference".
Westport has been designated one of Bord Fáilte's
Heritage
Towns in recognition of the fact that it is one of only
two planned towns in Ireland, built in the 18th Century to
the plan of James Wyatt, a well known architect of the
Georgian period. 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 is a
colourful, bustling market town with a wide selection of
shops, pubs, restaurants, and hotels. There is plenty to do
in and around Westport including water sports, equestrian
activities, golf, hill walking, fishing, etc or simply relax
in one of the many local hostelries and soak up the
atmosphere of this unique town.
 How
to get to Westport
By Road: Best
Routes
From the South: From Galway take the N24 at the
Headford roundabout passing through Headford and Ballinrobe;
turn left at Partry and take the R330 to Westport
From the East: Take the N5 through Charlestown and
Castlebar to Westport
From the North: From Sligo take the N17 to
Charlestown turn right and take the N5 through Castlebar to
Westport
By Rail: Train times (coming
soon )
By Bus: Bus routes and
times (coming
soon)
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