Westport Guide



Westport

Irish: Cathair na Mart, meaning 'city of the beef cattle', historically anglicised as Cahernamart is a town in County Mayo in Ireland. It is at the south-east corner of Clew Bay, an inlet of the Atlantic Ocean on the west coast of Ireland.

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Events:

More gigs than you can shake a banjo at!

The much-loved Westport Folk and Bluegrass Festival is finally returning to live and in-person performances, sessions and more. Venues will be scattered throughout Westport – from Westport Town Hall Theatre and Holy Trinity Church to pubs and beer gardens. The 2022 festival will see 15 different acts from the US, the UK, Germany, Czech Republic and of course Ireland. The programme will feature pub gigs, concerts, sessions, workshops as well as the famous gospel hour, the fun square dance and the popular mystery gig. The line-up includes the Henhouse Prowlers (Chicago), Long Way Home Duo (The Netherlands and Utah), the Stillhouse Junkies (Colorado), The Jumper Cables (Czech Republic), CornMaiz String Band (Kentucky), Tim Rogers (Westport), Yonder Boys (Germany) and The SLO County Stumblers (California) to name but a few.

If You want to buy ticket click Here.

The Dublin Trio live in Westport

Kevin Conneff, Joe McKenna and Tony Byrne – will be raising the roof of Matt Molloy’s Yard Bar when they appear this April. Kevin Conneff is probably best known as the bodhrán player and vocalist with The Chieftains. Not only is Joe McKenna one of the country’s most respected pipers, he’s also an accomplished low whistle and button box player. Lastly, Dublin guitarist Tony Byrne is a dedicated traditional musician, revelling in performing it, teaching it and recording it, and has shared the stage with acts like Sharon Shannon, Danu, Paul Brady and Lunasa. A great night of rousing trad in store.

Book on-line Here

Westport Country Music Week

The Westport Country Music week has become one of the stand-out weeks here at the hotel in Spring and Autumn. This wonderful package includes 5 Nights Dinner, Bed, and Breakfast with Live Music and Dancing each night courtesy of Ireland's best Country music artists! Our Country Nights are becoming famous with dancers from all over Ireland coming to see the live music each night in our Mulberry Suite. Our stage has been shared by some of the best in the business.

Contact:

Address: Octagon, Cahernamart, Westport, Co. Mayo
Phone: 353 98 27375
email: info@westportireland.com

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