Arrival and Cultural Immersion

Begin your journey with a visit to the National Museum of Ireland – Country Life in Castlebar, offering insights into rural Irish traditions. Continue to the charming town of Westport, where you’ll settle into your luxury accommodation for five nights. 

National Museum of Ireland Country Life: Set in the spectacular grounds of historic Turlough Park House and Victorian gardens, the National Museum of Ireland - Country Life is home to the National Folklife Collection. Audio and visual displays, objects and rare archive photography and film combine to describe an all-but-vanished way of life from not too long ago. Admission is free. Highlights include Straw, Hay and Rushes, exploring exceptional crafting traditions, and Life in the Community, which depicts a year-in-the-life of our rural ancestors. The museum offers a year-round programme of workshops, talks and tours for all ages and a changing programme of temporary exhibitions on historical and contemporary themes. There is also a café and gift shop onsite.

Westport, a Bord Fáilte designated Heritage Town, is situated in the shadow of Croagh Patrick, overlooking Clew Bay. One of the few planned towns in the Country, Westport was designed in the 18th Century by William Leeson. It has become one of Ireland's established tourism centres, with many outstanding features, most notably the beautiful tree lined boulevard known as The Mall, running parallel to the Carrowbeg River.