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The West

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

Anglers Return in Connemara
Café culture
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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Gleesons Town House and Restaurant - General Offer

 

DINNER FOR 2 - €50 for 3 course dinner for 2 including wine!A warm welcome awaits you in this lovingly restored 19th Century...

Absolute Hotel - 3 nights B and B

 

3 FOR 2 VALUE FAMILY BREAK: 3 for 2 offer at €119 BB pps. Enjoy a relaxing break with your family and get upgraded to the spacious...

CARLTON ATLANTIC COAST HOTEL - Mid-Week 2 nights B and B + 1 dinner

 

Carlton Midweek Spa Package Dates:from: 01-May-2009 until: 24-Dec-2009 Relax your mind and recharge your body during your stay at...

LYNCH SOUTH COURT HOTEL & SUITES - 2 nights B and B

 

Limericks leading business hotel is located on the edge of the beautiful and historic city of Limerick with easy access to Cork,...

BELLBRIDGE HOUSE HOTEL

 

Enjoy a weekend of sun, beach and the beautiful views of Spanish Point and West Clare with this fantastic Weekend offer of 2...

Rockbarton Park Hotel - 3 B&B & 2 Dinner Midweek

 

Midweek break. Three nights bed and Full Irish Breakfast with dinner on two evenings of your choice.

MOUNT FALCON COUNTRY HOUSE HOTEL - Mid-Week 2 nights B and B + 1 dinner

 

Join us in the West for a mid week break where peace and tranquility prevails. This offer includes two nights accommodation,...

SILVER TASSIE HOTEL

 

Midweek Break. Enjoy 3 Nights in one of our luxurious bedrooms. Offer included Full Irish Breakfast each morning and dinner on 2...

MALDRON HOTEL GALWAY

 

Enjoy 3 Nights Bed & Breakfast ALL-IN Package, for 2 Adults & 2 Children, including a €50 City Limits Entertainment Centre...

MALDRON HOTEL LIMERICK

 

Style Coaching Workshop(Please ring hotel prior to booking to confirm availability) A professional stylist will talk you through...

The Ardilaun Hotel

 

Stay at the Ardilaun and enjoy Three Nights Bed and Hearty Irish Breakfast with Two Candlelit Sumptuous Evening Meals on the...

RADISSON SAS HOTEL AND SPA, LIMERICK

 

One Nights Dinner, Bed and breakfast in a Business Class Room. A Choice of 3 of the treatments from our 20/20/20 menu (back...

The Ardilaun Hotel

 

Enjoy a day of bargain hunting in Galway City with something for everyone and a wealth of shops to choose from with a 50 euro...

MC WILLIAM PARK HOTEL - Weekend 2 nights B and B + 1 dinner

 

The Best Western Premier McWilliam Park Hotel is a new 4* star Hotel in Claremorris, County Mayo, Ireland opened in October 2006....

Shannon Key West Hotel - Midweek 3 Night Break

 

IHF Internet Special: 3 Nights Bed & Full Irish Breakfast with dinner in the Kilglass Restaurant on 2 evenings of your choice....

LYNCH SOUTH COURT HOTEL & SUITES - Mid-Week 2 nights B and B + 1 dinner

 

Why not take a midweek break at the South Court Hotel ideally located only 25 minutes from Shannon International Airport. This...

Carlton Hotel Galway City

 

Stay 2 nights Bed & Breakfast and one evening meal and get the third night free Bed & Breakfast. Also included FREE parking, FREE...

Ballyhoura Fáilte Ltd - Mid-Week 2 nights B and B + 1 dinner

 

2 night stay with 1 dinner for €99 per person , cycle 90km of world class mountain bike trails for free, stay in your choice of...

BREAFFY WOODS HOTEL - 3 nights B and B

 

Breaffy International Sports Hotel is a unique experience. The hotel’s informal bistro “Legend's Sports Bar and Bistro” serves the...

Ardmore Country House - Weekend 2 nights B and B + 1 dinner

 

Stroll in tune with Nature on a 2-day self guided walking break in Ireland’s Slieve Bloom Mountains while enjoying the traditional...

OLD GROUND HOTEL - 2 nights B and B

 

Enjoy 2 nights bed, full Irish Breakfast, 1 romantic evening meal, and a bottle of our house red/white wine with complimentary...

Harveys Point Country Hotel - General Offer

 

ROMANTIC CHAMPAGNE WEEKEND - €399pps for 2 Nights B&B including Dinner. Escape to a fairytale location amidst the natural beauty...

Harveys Point Country Hotel - General Offer

 

GOLF AT THE POINT - €499pps for 3 nights B&B, 2 gourmet dinners and 2 rounds of golf. Play at quality championships golf courses...

WESTPORT PLAZA HOTEL

 

Three nights bed and breakfast for 2 People and a free bottle of Wine!. Terms and Conditions Apply

VAUGHAN LODGE

 

Midweek Break. 3 Nights Bed & Full Irish Breakfast with Dinner on 2 Evenings of your choice.

GALWAY BAY HOTEL CONFERENCE AND LEISURE CENTRE

 

Three Nights Bed and Full Irish Breakfast plus Dinner on an two evenings of Your Choice per adult sharing During midterms, bank...

SALTHILL HOTEL - 2 nights B and B + 1 dinner

 

Golden Year Breaks: Why not come and enjoy a 2-night break, Dinner, Bed & Breakfast, at the Salthill Hotel in Galway, for only...

ASSAROE FALLS - General Offer

 

TWO NIGHT BREAK - from €24pp per night based on 4 sharing.

MENLO PARK HOTEL

 

<p>Two nights bed and breakfast with dinner on one evening in our award winning Oliver McGlynn Restaurant. Enjoy live weekend...

RADISSON SAS HOTEL AND SPA, LIMERICK - 2 nights B and B

 

Two Nights Accommodation in a Business Class Room plus Dinner in our award winning restaurant. Super Breakfast Buffet on both...

CASTLE OAKS HOUSE HOTEL

 

Enjoy Three Nights Bed & Breakfast at the Castle Oaks House Hotel. Children up to 12years stay free. Enjoy the complimentary use...

County Arms Hotel & Leisure Club - Couples Wellness Weekend

 

Relax and let us pamper you with our Couples Wellness Package Get re-connected: body, mind, soul and with each other. Includes 2...

Claregalway Hotel - 3 nights B and B + 1 dinner

 

FAMILY LEISURE BREAK - € 499 per family for 3 nights B+B & 2 evening meals for 2 adults & 2 children & more...Enjoy an escape away...

GREENHILLS HOTEL - 2 nights B and B

 

Description:&euro;246.00 for 2 nights B & B and one evening dinner for 2 adults & up to 2 children. Specific Terms: Offer...

RENVYLE HOUSE HOTEL

 

3 night Summer Break inclusive of 3 nights B&B and Gourmet Dinner on 2 evenings - with 2 children uner 12 Included in the package....

KILMURRY LODGE HOTEL - 2 nights B and B

 

Enjoy 2 Nights Bed and Breakfast, Available all week round.

CASTLE OAKS HOUSE HOTEL - Weekend 2 nights B and B + 1 dinner

 

Have fun in a safe, secure and hassle free environment. Stay 2 nights with Full Irish Breakfast plus dinner on an evening of your...

MALDRON HOTEL GALWAY

 

Enjoy 2 Nights Bed & Breakfast ALL-IN Package, for 2 Adults & 2 Children, including a &euro;50 City Limits Entertainment Centre...

WESTPORT PLAZA HOTEL

 

Enjoy a luxury midweek break inclusive of 2 nights Bed & Breakfast and one Evening Meal plus ONE of the following treatments per...

Dunraven Arms Hotel - Autumn Two Night Offer

 

Two Night Offer to include Two Nights Bed & Full Irish Breakfasts and One Evening Meal in the Award Winning Maigue Restaurant....

The Ardilaun Hotel

 

Stay at the Ardilaun for 2 nights with a 4 course meal for 2 on the night of your choice including breakfast each morning....

Glasshouse Hotel - 2 nights B and B

 

Enjoy a two night break in the stylish surroundings of The Glasshouse Hotel. This offer includes two nights accommodation and...

Hotel Meyrick - Weekend 2 nights B and B + 1 dinner

 

Enjoy a Saint Patrick’s weekend break in luxury at the 4 Star Hotel Meyrick, ideally located in Eyre Square, the heart of Galway...

MC WILLIAM PARK HOTEL - Mid-Week 2 nights B and B + 1 dinner

 

The McWilliam Park Hotel is a 4 star property located in the Heart of the West making it an ideal base for touring the West of...

Leenane Hotel - 3 B&B and 2 Dinner

 

Overlooking spectacular Killary Harbour, Ireland's only fjord, Leenane Hotel offers some of the most incredible views in Ireland....

CLARION HOTEL & LEISURE CENTRE LIMERICK

 

Enjoy one night bed and full Irish breakfast at Ireland's Tallest Hotel and one evening meal on the night of your choice in...

YEATS COUNTRY HOTEL, SPA AND LEISURE CLUB

 

Enjoy 3 Nights Bed & Breakfast plus 3 Evening Meals.

WESTPORT WOODS HOTEL & SPA - General Offer

 

GOLDEN YEARS CHRISTMAS SPECIAL - € 449 for 3 nights B&B & 2 dinners OR € 599 for 5 nights B&B & 4 dinners.5 nights from December...

GLENLO ABBEY HOTEL & GOLF COURSE - Weekend 2 nights B and B + 1 dinner

 

Enjoy a weekend break at the Glenlo Abbey Hotel situated in Galway in the West of Ireland is one of the most exclusive 5 Star...

CARLTON ATLANTIC COAST HOTEL - Mid-Week 2 nights B and B + 1 dinner

 

Enjoy a midweek stay at the Carlton Atlantic Coast Hotel. This offer includes two nights accommodation, breakfast on each morning...

Kylemore Pass Inn Hotel

 

Take a 3 day break in wild & wonderful Connemara many pursuits from which to choose walking hiking biking swimming touring,...

Ardmore Country House - 2 nights B and B

 

Stroll in tune with Nature on a 2-day self guided walking break in Ireland’s Slieve Bloom Mountains while enjoying the traditional...

Bush Hotel - 2nts Bed & Breakfast & 2 Evening Meal

 

2 nights bed and tasty Irish breakfast with 2 four course evening meals in our Courtyard Restaurant. Complimentary papers morning...

Sligo Southern Hotel and Leisure Centre - General Offer

 

GOLF BREAKS IN SLIGO - €80pps for 1 Nights B&B plus 1 round of Golf.

FALLS HOTEL - Mid-Week 2 nights B and B + 1 dinner

 

2 nights accommodation, including Full Irish Breakfast each morning, Four course Dinner on one of the evenings and 1 Spa Treatment...

PONTOON BRIDGE HOTEL - Mid-Week 2 nights B and B + 1 dinner

 

2 nights Bed and Breakfast offer in an Ensuite Bedroom enjoying scenic views overlooking Lough Conn and Cullen, enjoy one evening...

Rockbarton Park Hotel - 2 B&B & 1 Dinner Weekend

 

Weekend break. Two nights bed and Full Irish Breakfast with dinner on an evening of your choice.

The Twelve

 

Luxury and Gourmet Escape for just 200 per person Your 3 night escape consists of 3 great nights of luxury followed by wonderful...

Achill Cottages - Unit A - 3 nights Self-Catering

 

RECESSION BUSTER - €250 for 3-night weekend, Friday night to Sunday night inclusive. Cottages sleep 6.Achill Island's Atlantic...

WESTPORT PLAZA HOTEL - Weekend 2 nights B and B + 1 dinner

 

WEEKEND BREAK - € 169pps for 2 nights B&B and 1 evening meal.The elegant and contemporary Westport Plaza Hotel offers...

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Gleesons Town House and Restaurant - General Offer

Gleesons Town House and Restaurant - General Offer

DINNER FOR 2 - €50 for 3 course dinner for 2 including wine!A warm welcome awaits you in this lovingly restored 19th Century...

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.