Failte B&B Westport
Castlebar Road Westport, County Mayo, Western Ireland, Ireland
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Dia Duit From Ireland
... the community build all of there houses, and after a long day of work we went back to the hotel. The next day we went to see the Michael Davitt Museum which looked like a house. We also that day had one of their traditional bacon and cabbage, it tasted good. That day we saw some kids playing Gaelic Football. The next day we got on an airplane to go back home. We had a awesome trip to Ireland.
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What the Cong?!
... tour earlier in the day. He was fantastic in explaining more about 80% catholic Derry, a place full of republican passions. But probably more instructional again was his 'guided tour' of Derry nightlife that evening at Peader O'Donnells pub. We were promised to meet many locals and we weren't disappointed. We were actually smothered by locals who crowded to chat with us. Most of the time I couldn't tell what language they ...
I'm a bog hopper!
... This is because that wall was originally part of an older church that was demolished. They're really very pretty, and I think I actually got some decent photos. (Cameras need a “Stained Glass” setting.)
About a three minute walk from there is a viewpoint where you can see Ashford Castle. It's Victorian and was once owned by the Guinness family. Today it's an exclusive hotel. We could tell it was expensive just by all the luxury cars going by us down the ...
Day 181 - 28 August - Not a good start to today
... and on the other TV we saw Manchester United flog Arsenal 8-2 ouch.
With all that excitement over we drove on stopping at Louch Conn for photos then onto Newport where we decided to stay for the night. We did not have to be at our house sit until tomorrow and it wasn't far from here. Found a pub for the right price, booked in and went up the road for some sunset photos and nearby for a meal and had an early night.
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Thanks Magella
Another island recommendation. We lucked out again and as we drove closer to the island, the sky cleared up and we yet again were lucky enough to have another good weather day for island exploring. We didn't stay on the island but only because the hostels were all booked up. If given the choice, we would’ve!
Thanking Magella who didn't lead us astray,
Leann and ...

