Tourist Attractions in Ballinrobe and surrounding area where Lough Mask Holiday Homes are situated. Ballinrobe is a very old garrison market town with a population of 1,200/1,300 people. Ballinrobe is the gateway to Connemara an ideal location from which to tour, with its unparalleled scenery of mountains, rivers, lakes and seashores. Fishing: - Lough Mask, Lough Corrib, and River Robe flowing adjacent to the cottages. Fish available include trout, pike, perch, and salmon on Lough Corrib and Cong River. Boats and ghillies available locally. World Trout Fishing Competition held each year around the end of July, beginning of August on Lough Mask. Golf: 18 Hole Golf Courses Pitch & Putt: 18 Hole Par 3 in Cross (5 miles) Pony Trekking: Ballinrobe and Cong (6miles) Horse Riding: Claremorris (10 miles) Indoor Heated Swimming Pool: Claremorris (10 miles) Community Sports Center: Indoor Football, Squash, Badminton, Racketball, and Handball. Queen of the Mask Festival yearly. Scenic walks – hill and forest. Cycling tour routes – bicycles for hire locally. South Mayo Family Research Center Ballinrobe History and Archaeology of the Ballinrobe catchment area researched and documented available in local newsagents. 14th Century Augustine Abbey in Ballinrobe stonework restored and re-instated. St. Mary’s Catholic Church – view the magnificent stained glass windows, of world renowned artist, Harry Clarke (1889-1932) Horseracing: Only racecourse in Mayo – 5 race meetings each year. Mountain Climbing: within easy driving distance. Cheide Fields: 70 miles Day Cruiser Trips on Lough Corrib: Cong (6 miles) Friendly pubs, weekend music. Places to eat – Restaurants, Takeaways Knock Airport – 25 miles approx. Knock National Shrine 20 miles – a place of pilgrimage and devotion since 1879. Ballinrobe is only 7 miles from Ashford Castle in Cong and Maam where the film "The Quiet Man" was filmed. "The Field" was filmed in Leenane. "Flights of the Doves" parts were filmed in Ballinrobe. Ballintubber Abbey 5 miles Croagh Patrick – where St. Patrick rested on his travels through Ireland is a short drive from Westport. Tourist attractions Westport and surrounding area where Harbour Village and Monastery View Holiday Homes are situated. Croagh Patrick - Located 6 miles west of Westport on the Louisburgh Road, one of Mayo's most famous landmarks soaring to a height of 2,510 ft. Overlooking Clew Bay and the western coastline it is renowned for its association with Irelands' patron saint, St. Patrick. Westport House - Westport House and Country Estate (2kms from the town centre) is a fine Georgian Mansion. One of Ireland's premier day-visitor attractions the Westport House Gardens feature a children's zoo with camels, llamas, deer, rheas and monkeys. There are also a range of Sports facilities including par 3 Golf, pitch and putt, boating and tennis. Golf - The Westport Golf Club on the shores of Clew Bay is a magnificent course and has been the venue for the Irish Close Championship on three occasions. Golf - Clew Bay Golf Course offers a 9 Hole facility set in tranquil and beautiful surroundings. Sea Angling - Clew Bay offers some of the best sea angling in Europe. Also excellent for surf casting and rock fishing. Boats can be chartered for angling, cruising or exploring the numerous islands of Clew Bay. Freshwater Angling - Many lakes and rivers in the area where daily or weekly fishing is available for a modest licence fee. Walking Tours - The Western Way, a marked trail, passes through Westport and the environs also provide the choice of a challenging hike in the hills or an invigorating walk by the seashore. Equestrian - Horse and pony trekking as well as lessons for all standards are ready available and faccilities include an indoor arena. Sailing - Glenans Sailing Center at Rosmoney (5 miles)

Visitors from 30th August 2003