Westport House and Westport, County Mayo | Traveling in Ireland Podcast Episode 30
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Jody is speaking with Biddy from Westport House in Westport, County Mayo. They are talking about Westport House and family activities in and around Westport.
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01:54
About Westport:
Westport is a 250-year-old town in western County Mayo. It has been voted the best place to live in Ireland and has won several awards for its presentation and tourism.
02:55
The Pirate Queen:
Grace O’Malley was a Pirate Queen who lived 5 centuries ago. She was a contemporary of Elizabeth I and managed to obtain her son's release from prison in England. Her castle is the base on which Westport House was built. The house is full of beautiful artifacts and art from the 1700’s.
08:30
Attractions and Events at Westport House:
- Pirate Adventure Park
- Carnivals
- Archery
- High Ropes
- Zip Wire (longest in Ireland at the time of our chat)
- Falconer
- This is a highly recommended attraction. Click Here to find out more about Hawk Walks with Jason Deasey.
- Seasonal Events (Halloween, Christmas, Easter, etc.)
- Music Festivals
23:07
Local Sites:
Great Western Greenway
Museum of Country Life Museum of Country Life
Croagh Patrick
Achill Island
Matt Malloy's Pub
Museum of Country Life Museum of Country Life
Croagh Patrick
Achill Island
Matt Malloy's Pub
25:30
3 Places to Visit in Ireland:
Tullycross, Connemara including Renvyle House and Glassilaun Beach
Seaweed Baths in Enniscrone
County Kerry and Killarney area
Seaweed Baths in Enniscrone
County Kerry and Killarney area
32:13
Closing remarks:
To find out more, visit Westport House or send an email to Biddy’s attention at marketing(at)westporthouse.ie
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Jody Halsted is the charismatic host behind the popular Traveling in Ireland Podcast and the Ireland Family Vacations website. With a deep passion for Ireland and an infectious enthusiasm for sharing its wonders, Jody has become a trusted voice in the realm of Irish travel.
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