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Newport is a small
picturesque town located along the shores of Clew Bay, 12 km north
of Westport. The county town of Mayo - Castlebar - is 18 km east of
Newport. The Black Oak River flows through the centre of the town
and there are pleasant walking paths along its grassy banks.
Newport is renowned for its excellent fishing facilities – for the
lake and river fisherman as well as the sea angler. Nearby loughs
Feenagh and Furnace provide 6 km squasre of water while the Black
Oak River and Lough Beltra are regarded as one of the best fishing
grounds in Europe. Clew Bay with its 365 islands is a bountiful
fishing ground for the sea angler and licenced charter boats are
available in the locality.
Newport lies along the route of the world class “Great Western
Greenway” which goes from Westport all the way to Achill Sound. It
is a 43.5km traffic free cycling and walking facility which
primarily follows the line of the famous Great Western Midlands
Railway. The route forms part of the National Cycle Network and it
is the longest off road cycling experience in the Ireland. Section 1
of the Greenway is from Westport to Newport (12.5km). Section 2 is
from Newport to Mulranney (18km)and Section 3 is from Mulranney to
Achill Sound (13km). The entire route offers gentle gradients and
some of the most idyllic scenery in the west of Ireland. In addition
to the Greenway, Newport is the starting point for four magnificent
loop walls.
Clew Bay Golf Course is located at Claggan just 9km from Newport.
The golf course is located in an area of outstanding scenic grandeur
with magnificent panoramic views of Clew Bay, its islands and Croagh
Patrick. It is a 9hole golf course open to the public and plays
2,500 metres, Par 35. It is specifically designed to provide a
challenge for the true golfer, and at the same time encourage the
beginner. The magnificent 18 hole championship course in Wesport is
13km from Newport
The most distinctive landmark in this pretty coastal town is the
seven arch viaduct, built in 1892 to carry the Westport-Achill
railway line. The railway is long gone but the viaduct has been
restored and offers wonderful views over the estuary and the Black
Oak River. St. Patrick's Catholic Church, built in 1914 in the Irish
Romanesque style by Rudolph M. Butler is so imposing that it is
usually referred to as 'Newport Cathedral'. It is particularly
notable for the stained glass windows by Harry Clarke.
The immediate area is rich in history and archaeology. Just to the
west of the town is the 15th century Burrishoole Friary and
Carrigahowley Castle once a stronghold of Granuail, the pirate
queen. Carrigahowley Castle is also known as Rockfleet Castle. The
stately edifice of Newport House is visible across the estuary when
approaching Newport from Westport. Travelling from Newport to
Mulranney with it’s beautiful blue flag beaches, you can visit
Letterkeen Forest which contains a 3500 year-old Bronze Age burial
site.
The annual Grainne Uaile Festival takes place on the August Bank
Holiday weekend in Newport and includes live music on streets,
crafts display, barbecue on street, raft race, fancy dress and more.
Princess Grace's grandfather was born near Newport and she and
Prince Rainier were frequent visitors to the area, enjoying its
picturesque surroundings and many activities. |
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