Westport House & Country Park

Westport House and Country Park is generally regarded as one of Ireland’s most beautiful and historic homes and is located in a magnificent setting on the shores of Clew Bay between Westport Town, Westport Quay and Westport Golf Course. The original House was built in 1685 by Colonel John Browne and his wife Maud Bourke, ancestors of the present family.

The Family are direct descendants of Grace O’Malley, 16th Century Pirate Queen of Connaught and the present owner is her 13th great grandson.

The House then had no lake or dam and the tide rose and fell against the walls. In 1730 the East Front as it is today was built by the famous German Architect Cassels who also built Carton, Hazelwood, Russborough and Leinster House. The House was completed by James Wyatt in 1778 and his large dining room at Westport House is generally regarded as one of Ireland’s most beautiful rooms.

Architecturally important with fine ceilings Westport House is the setting for viewing one of Ireland’s most interesting and varied family collections of antiques and works of art.

The house also welcomes enquiries for wedding receptions, conferences, parties, special dinners and offers a unique marquee setting adjacent to Westport House.

Situated	3.2km from Westport Town on the main Westport/Louisburgh Road (R335). Turn right at Westport Quay.
Open	1 Mar - 31 Oct daily : 11.30-17.30.
Admission	House & Gardens: Adults €11.50, OAPs/Students €7.50, Child €6.50 Group rates available and special Family Day Ticket available for House and attractions.
Facilities	Toilets, Car Parking, Gift Shop, Tea Room
Contact	Karen Browne, Tel: 098 27766 Westport House and Country Park, Westport, Co. Mayo Tel: +353 98 27766/25430 Fax: +353 98 25206 Email: info@westporthouse.ie Web Site:www.westporthouse.ie