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Recreation

The magnificent unspoilt natural resources by which Louisburgh is surrounded are a paradise for anyone looking for outdoor recreation. No matter your level, you will find it here - from long beach walks to kayaking through deep sea caves. The winding roadways along this outstanding stretch of the Wild Atlantic Way also lend themselves to superb cycling, motorbike and vintage car routes.

This is the wonderful, wild, west of Ireland waiting for you to come and explore.

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Two Blue Flag Beaches

Our Beaches

From the Blue Flag beach at Old Head, travelling southwest the road through Louisburgh ends at the expansive strand at Thallabawn. Romantic-sounding names appear on the signs as you choose which stunning beach to visit next. Will it be the sandy dunes at Carramore, the rocky shoreline at Emlagh or the Green Coast-awarded beach at Carrowniskey? Or will you make it as far as Silver Strand and White Strand at the foot of Mweelrea? All this and only a short drive from your accommodation at Louisburgh Holiday Cottages.

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Day trips

The Islands

Louisburgh also provides the connecting point to the offshore islands of Clare and Inisturk. The town has always been closely connected to the islands and their people. The ferries for both islands leave from Roonagh Pier, 7km from the town.

A daytrip to one of the islands is a fascinating way to experience their unique culture, scenery and way of life.

Day trips

The Islands

Louisburgh also provides the connecting point to the offshore islands of Clare and Inisturk. The town has always been closely connected to the islands and their people. The ferries for both islands leave from Roonagh Pier, 7km from the town.

A daytrip to one of the islands is a fascinating way to experience their unique culture, scenery and way of life.

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DOOLOUGH & LOST VALLEY

The History

Louisburgh is a market town planned and built at the end of the eighteenth century by the local landowner, the Marquis of Sligo. Many of the original buildings still stand. It is built around a central octagon known locally as ‘the square’ and has a long history linked with the ups and downs of Ireland and it’s people over the last two centuries.
Visit the Famine memorial at Doolough and the Lost Valley at Thallabawn for a haunting insight into the history of the area and its people.

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Croagh Patrick, Mweelrea & Connemara Mountains

Hikes & Trails

Louisburgh itself is 21km southwest of Westport in Co Mayo, on the Wild Atlantic Way. It is flanked on its land-facing side by mountains including Ireland’s pilgrim mountain Croagh Patrick and Mweelrea, the highest mountain in Connacht. As you journey towards Connemara the Sheefrey Mountains, Ben Gorm and eventually the Twelve Bens will fill your skyline.
The area boasts endless walking from beaches to forests, mountain tracks to unmarked terrain.

Croagh Patrick, Mweelrea & Connemara Mountains

Hikes & Trails

Louisburgh itself is 21km southwest of Westport in Co Mayo, on the Wild Atlantic Way. It is flanked on its land-facing side by mountains including Ireland’s pilgrim mountain Croagh Patrick and Mweelrea, the highest mountain in Connacht. As you journey towards Connemara the Sheefrey Mountains, Ben Gorm and eventually the Twelve Bens will fill your skyline.
The area boasts endless walking from beaches to forests, mountain tracks to unmarked terrain.

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