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Head way out West for wild landscapes and a sublime coastline rushing in from the Atlantic

Anglers Return in Connemara
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Keem Bay Road, Mayo
Beautiful beaches of the West

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The West of Ireland is an enchanting place filled with wonderfully atmospheric towns and villages, long stretches of stunning coastline, soaring sea cliffs, and craggy countryside that boasts a uniquely desolate beauty and a vibrant cultural heritage rich in tradition. 

Encompassing the counties of Clare, Donegal, Galway, Leitrim, Limerick, Mayo, Roscommon, Sligo, Offaly  and Tipperary, the West gets under your skin like no other place in the world, offering an unparalled experience to all who visit. 

The haunting drama of the Donegal landscape includes the enchanting Glenveagh National Park and Castle; Yeats’ County can be viewed from on high with a hike to the table top of Ben Bulben in County Sligo; or you could try a different vantage point with an ocean voyage to the magical Aran Islands in County Galway or Achill Island, County Mayo. 

For those with a serious head for heights, nothing rewards more than a stroll along the magnificent Cliffs of Moher, County Clare! A little closer to sea level, picturesque Lough Key Forest Park in Roscommon is a haven of tranquility; while the legendary beauty of the majestic River Shannon stretching through the cruising counties of Leitrim, Offaly and Limerick can literally take your breath away. 

Serviced by no less than five regional airports, you can hop on a plane to Shannon, Galway, Knock, Donegal and even nearby City of Derry airport to kickstart your holiday! So whether you want to soothe your soul in utter isolation on a remote island or feel the passion at a high-spirited summer festival, the wild and wonderful West has it all.

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Christmas Walking Festival in Westport

30 Dec 2009 - 03 Jan 2010

Christmas Walking Festival: The festival includes: Three days guided walks - a choice of two walks will be available -...

Winter Music Weekend

15 Jan 2010 - 17 Jan 2010

Andy Irvine linked Sixmilebridge with folk muisc in his song 'West Coast of Clare' in the early eighties. Sixmilebridge folk club...

unFringed Festival

27 Jan 2010 - 31 Jan 2010

Unfringed is Limerick City’s landmark Performance Festival, showcasing the best in live performance from local, national and...

Safety Direct Galway International Rally

05 Feb 2010 - 07 Feb 2010

The Safety Direct Galway International Rally Headquarters will be at the Clayton Hotel in 2009 where you will be assured of a warm...

Éigse an Spidéil

04 Mar 2010 - 07 Mar 2010

Éigse an Spidéil is a festival of music, song and dance and will take place in Spiddal, Co. Galway on the 4 – 7 March 2010 The...

St Patrick's Spring Fest & International Band Parade

14 Mar 2010 - 17 Mar 2010

Limerick plays host to the St. Patrick’s Spring Fest and Limerick International Band Festival with something for all the family....

Connemara International Marathon (Connemarathon)

11 Apr 2010 - 11 Apr 2010

Take part in the world's most spectacular marathon. The Connemara International Marathon is a day of racing around a very scenic...

Limerick River Fest

30 Apr 2010 - 03 May 2010

This festival is designed to showcase and celebrate all that’s great about Limerick City – highlighting and revelling in art,...

Mountain Walking Festival

01 May 2010 - 02 May 2010

The third Mountain Walking Festival takes place over the May Bank Holiday weekend in 2010. Enjoy a unique combination of mountain...

Féile na Tuaithe - Turlough Park - A Celebration of Country Life Today

22 May 2010 - 23 May 2010

Here comes the Summer and families countrywide are looking for day trips and places to go. Féile na Tuaithe - Turlough Park at the...

Fleadh Nua Ennis

23 May 2010 - 31 May 2010

Fleadh Nua is an eight day festival held in Ennis, Co Clare on the last week of May each year. It focuses on all aspects of Irish...

Galway Early Music Festival

28 May 2010 - 30 May 2010

Based in the medieval City of Galway, the Galway Early Music Festival features medieval, renaissance and baroque music and dance....

Pátrún Inis Mór

25 Jun 2010 - 27 Jun 2010

Pátrún is a three-day festival consisting of sports, currach and hooker boat racing, tug-of-war, art and sandcastle competitions,...

Feile Brian Boru Festival

29 Jun 2010 - 04 Jul 2010

Féile Brian Ború is an annual five day event held to keep alive the name of Irelands greatest high king in his native place. The...

Castlebar International Four Days' Walking Festival

01 Jul 2010 - 04 Jul 2010

Walk with the world in Castlebar during the summer of 2010 - our 43rd anniversary! These walks are all about having fun and...

Ballina Salmon Festival

02 Jul 2010 - 11 Jul 2010

Ballina Salmon Festival is Ireland's premier family-orientated festival giving thousands of people, ten days of fun-filled...

Ennis Street Festival

03 Jul 2010 - 04 Jul 2010

Ennis Street Festival is a multi-cultural celebration. Art, culture, music, dance and colour reclaim the streets of Ennis in a...

JP McManus Pro-Am

05 Jul 2010 - 06 Jul 2010

The tournament will take place at Adare Manor Hotel & Golf Resort on the 5th & 6th July. Tiger Woods, winner of the 2000 Pro-Am...

Galway Arts Festival

12 Jul 2010 - 25 Jul 2010

Galway Arts Festival is Ireland's largest annual arts festival, taking place each July in the city of Galway. Founded in 1978, the...

Clarecastle Ceili at the Crossroads

19 Jul 2010 - 25 Jul 2010

Clarecastle comes alive with Irish mucic and dance this July. There is plenty entertainment available for all both outdoor and...

Boyle Arts Festival

21 Jul 2010 - 31 Jul 2010

Boyle Arts Festival will programme events across all art forms, with the visual arts and music continuing to form the cornerstones...

Galway Races - Summer Festival Meeting

26 Jul 2010 - 01 Aug 2010

Galway Races Summer Festival Meeting has grown from strength to strength each year, and now has an attendance of approximately...

Feakle International Traditional Music Festival

04 Aug 2010 - 09 Aug 2010

Celebrating the best of the Irish traditional music especially the distinctive style of east Clare with five days of traditional...

Limerick Show

21 Aug 2010 - 22 Aug 2010

Munster's Largest Agricultural show, incorporating horse and pony showing, cattle and calf showing, horse and pony jumping, All...

Irish Game and Country Fair

28 Aug 2010 - 29 Aug 2010

The Irish Game and Country Fair at Birr, Co Offaly and its partner event, The Irish Game Fair and Country Lifestyle Festival at...

Moyasta Nell Galvin Traditional Music Weekend

03 Sep 2010 - 05 Sep 2010

A weekend commemorating the musical life of Ellen Galvin with traditional Irish music song and dance, free music and dancing...

Ennis Fashion Week

16 Oct 2010 - 24 Oct 2010

Ennis Fashion Week is an innovative event that offers you an enhanced shopping experience in the ‘Boutique Capital of Ireland’....

Willie Keane Memorial Weekend

22 Oct 2010 - 25 Oct 2010

A weekend which promotes traditional music, song & dance and in doing so ensures that the asperations of Willie Keane, one of the...

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Enjoy two nights Bed & full Irish breakfast plus one gourmet dinner in our seaview Pearl Restaurant. Complimentary admission to...

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Did you know?

Sea captain and pirate queen Grace O’Malley patrolled the waters off the West coast of Ireland in the 16th century, and pirated and traded successfully for over 50 years. She even gave birth to her youngest son aboard her ship as it was being attacked by North African pirates.