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On Saturday March 27 visit 18th century Westport House and its adjoining Pirate Adventure Park as part of its open day where kids go free!

Odours on Altamont Street

To pave the way for amenity works at the historical Rockies area in Westport, clearing of the burial site will commence in the coming weeks.

To celebrate the Mayo Masters’ third All-Ireland title a victory dinner dance is to take place on Saturday March 27 in Knockranny House Hotel, Westport.

The theme for the parade in Westport is Travel Smart – The Westport Way. The parade will commence at 3.30pm and the Grand Marshall will be the legendary Irish cyclist Sean Kelly.

After a long absence from the Irish Cycling calendar, St Patrick’s Day, 2010, sees the return of Rás Mhaigh Eo to the roads of Mayo. Organised by Westport Cycling Club, Covey Wheelers, and sponsored by Bourke Waste, the race will take place over 80km circuit. The race will start in Westport, and continue out to Ashleagh Falls, then Louisburgh, and back to Westport, finishing with a climactic sprint on the West road.

Amenity works are to be carried out in the area of Westport known as the Rockies, which is the site of a mass grave that dates back to 1847.

Serious traffic management issues need to be addressed on the Newport Road, Westport and residential areas surrounding a proposed discount store, according to town councillors who flagged the potential problem during their monthly meeting held last week.

The further progression of Westport towards becoming a Smarter Travel town, a competition which is being run by the Department of Transport to develop alternative travel systems, where if successful Westport would benefit from a large injection of funds, is something which “everyone in the town needs to come together to do absolutely everything to obtain” according to the Cathaoirleach of the town.

Eighteenth century Westport House, which is now considered to be one of Ireland’s national treasures, is situated in a superbly romantic parkland setting with lake, waterfalls, terraces, and beautiful gardens all overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, Clew Bay, and Clare Island. It provides a backdrop like nowhere else in the world for a couple to celebrate the most memorable and special day of their lives.