Westport is the third largest town in Mayo. It is home to many fine Restaurants and coffee houses(Chinese, Italian, Thai, Seafood, Global, European and traditional). As to be expected, Westport has its fair share of Pubs where you can hear live music nightly, Matt Molloy's of "The Chieftans" fame being one of the most renowned. Shop till you drop, in the many craft, gift and clothing shops in town. Many of the products are hand made locally. The newly opened leisure centre houses a public swimming pool and gym, although if you prefer swimming in the sea there are several blue flag beaches near by. Aughagower, which translates from the Irish as 'the plain of the springs' is the place where St Patrick was reputed to have slept before acending Croagh Patrick to contemplate and pray for 40 days.Monuments that still exist today are the Leaba Phádraig, (St. Pattrick's Bed) and Tobair na nDeachan, (the well of the deacons).Aughagower is also renowed for it's 10th century round tower and medieval church. The Tóchar Valley is a beautiful area of rural communities stretching from Balla to Murrisk, at the foot of the Reek. Steeped in antiquity, the unspoiled countryside is liberally sprinkled with churches, Celtic artefacts and historical sites. The Tóchar Phádraig pilgrim route, which links these townlands and villages for a distance of 55km., is the ancient pilgrim pathway to Croagh Patrick. Mayo is renowned for its lake and sea fishing, boats are easy to hire on a daily or weekly basis. There are also numerous trout fishing lakes nearby including Kinlooey lake (2km). For those interested in walking there are many mountain, coastal and nature trails, offering something for everybody. Perhaps the most famous of all is "Croagh Patrick", Irelands "Holy mountain" which sees 25,000 people climb it on Reek Sunday. Within striking distance of Westport there are two golf courses for those carrying clubs with them. Other fun activities include horse riding, surfing, karting, ten-pin bowling, sailing, otter watching and sea cruises. Feel like going further afield? Why not visit Leenane and the Ashleigh Waterfall, Clare Island, home of the famous sea pirate Grainuale, or Achill Island with its Dolphins and Basking Sharks. Take in a bit of heritage by visiting Ballintubber Abbey, Westport House, The Grainuale Centre in Louisburgh or the Heritage Centre in the Harbour.