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Old Coastguard Station
Westport
Mayo
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Ireland West
The Old Coastguard Station, Westport is a fascinating building where you can learn about the life and times of the Coastguard in Ireland. The Station lies 8km north west of Westport Town, with panoramic views a cross Clew Bay to Croagh Patrick. Between 1879 and 1921 the Coastguard Station has been home to 12 coastguard families. James Cahill, the present owner, is in the process of restoring the buildings which now houses an exhibition of research undertaken on the history of the Coastguard in Ireland. There is also a display of 12 Currachs (traditional Irish canvas and tar covered boats). The Old Coastguard Station is open to visitors during the summer months, please telephone or email to check times. For further information on the research of the coastguards of Ireland please see the following website: www.coastguardsofyesteryear.org
Contact
Telephone+353 (0)94 902 5500Fax:+353 (0)94 902 5511
Email: info@jamescahill.com
Address: Rosmoney, Westport, Co Mayo, Republic Of Ireland
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