All rooms are ensuite with Direct Dial Telephone, Remote Control Satellite TV, hairdryer, alarm-clock radio and Tea/Coffee making facilities. All rooms are ensuite with. Direct Dial Telephone, Remote Control Satelite TV, Tea/Coffee making facilities.

WESTPORT BED BREAKFAST ACCOMMODATION MAYO. Augusta Lodge is a family run, purpose built, Irish Tourist Board Approved, 3 Star Guesthouse. We are situated on the Golf Links Road in the picturesque town of in County Mayo Ireland. Augusta Lodge is an idea location for the golf enthusiast with Green fees can be arranged at Westport Golf Course and adjacent courses. which played host to the 2002 Smurfit Irish P.G.A. Championship, is a magnificent 18 hole parkland course with breath taking views of Croagh Patrick and Clew Bay Set in beautiful landscaped gardens, there is also a putting green on site for guests use. Liz and Dave will ensure your stay is a memorable one. Westport Town Westport is one of two planned towns in Ireland and is one of the most attractive destinations to visit. It is unique in its character, blending the traditional and the modern. Westport offers a wide selection of high quality restaurants, excellent shopping facilities and lively pubs with traditional music. For the sporty types there are numerous swimming pools and gyms scattered around the town. Ireland accommodation

We have Six Double Bedrooms available to guests. All of our rooms are individually decorated using a refreshing blend of pine and subtle colour schemes. All rooms are ensuite with Direct Dial Telephone, Remote Control Satelite TV, hairdryer, alarm-clock radio and Tea/Coffee making facilities.

A Brief history of Westport Town Westport, on the banks of the river Carrowbeg is one of only two planned towns in Ireland and is but 250 years old. It's Gaelic name Cathair na Mart translates as 'The Stone Fort of the Beeves'. The territory around Westport, known to the Geals as 'Umhalls' was for a long time the strong hold of the Clan O'Malley. When the Normans came to Ireland they adapted to the Irish ways becoming 'more Irish than the Irish themselves'. It was the Bourkes (Norman de Burgos) who settled in this area in 1235 and soon became the allies of the Clan O'Malley. Three centuries later the English Governor of Connact, Sir Nicolas Malbay was to destroy the O'Malley strong -hold but after years of struggle and confusion Tibod-na-Long', son of Grainne O'Malley and Richard Burke was named Viscount Mayo. It was his sucessor, John Browne who is credited in planning Westport town between 1750 and 1760. John Browne, married to Maud Bourke, was one of the men who drafted The Treaty of Limerick. In 1732 he engaged Richard Cassel, (the archetect who designed Leinster House and Carton House), to start work on Westport House. At this point Westport was still a small village.The first buildings in the town were 2 storey and built in stone with slated roofs and small windows. The original town was to spread from John's Row to Tubberhill and from West Road Peter Street to Church Street. These streets were named after local features or members of the Browne family. Over the next 50 years, under the supervision of the Browne family, the town was to expand significantly and with the expansions came hightened prosperity. A linen industry was established in the the early 1770s. Next came a small port on the quay and markets for linen and agricultural produce. Further work was carried out on Westport House by James Wyatt and English architect in 1780 and extensive oyster and herring fishing occured in Clew Bay. The port was fully developed by 1818 as were the Malls on the banks of the Carrowbeg. Westport was becoming a major financial center of the West and the Bank of Ireland and Post Office were completed by 1825. Tragically, Mayo was one of the counties worst hit by The Great Famine and the Brownes, (now the Earls of Altamont) were forced to move from Westport House to the town. The industrial revolution caused further problems to Westports prosperity.With it came the decline of the linen industry and railways came to replace ports in the transporting of goods. In fact, it was not until the 1950s that Westport town again began to flourish. Today Westport is a vibrant and booming town with a healthy tourist industry and a great reputation for sea angling, golf and sailing. Westport is also an affluent centre of commerce, hosting such companies as Allergan Pharmaceutcals, Gammaster, Trouw and Berry Print Group.

Westport is one of two planned towns in Ireland and is one of the most attractive destinations to visit. It is unique in its character, blending the traditional and the modern. Westport offers a wide selection of high quality restaurants, excellent shopping facilities and lively pubs with traditional music. For the sporty types there are numerous swimming pools and gyms scattered around the town. Every known species of fish existing in Irish waters has been caught in Clew Bay! Boats can be chartered with ease for angling and crusing in one of the best locations in Europe. For the coarse fishing enthusiasts, there are a miriad of lakes within driving distance of Westport. Mayo boasts some of the best salmon and brown trout in Europe with the River Moy fishery within an hours drive. Both advanced and less experienced fisherman are accomodated with ghillies, boats and fly fishing instruction readily available. The Islands Clew Bay is said to have 365 island, 'one for every day of the year'. Clare Island, once home of the ledgendary pirate queen Grainne Uaile, dominates the horizon. Ferries run daily in the summer as do ferries to Inishbofin and Inishturk. Sailing,Watersports and Beaches. Mayo posesses some of the most beautiful, biggest and safest beaches in Europe and as you would expect, there are an abundance of watersports available to the entusiast.Choose between sailing, scuba diving, canoeing, surfing and snorkelling. Walks Westort has something for all levels of walker. Take a leisurly stroll along the old railway line or complete the demanding Western Way, hiking across the magnificent Connemara moutains and along the shores of Lough Corrib. Take in native wildlife on forest walks such as Tourmakeady Forest Trail or Nephin Beg Forest, or travel Tochar Phadraig - the ancient pilgrim path from Ballintubber Abbey through Aughagower to Croagh Patrick. Westport House Mayo's only stately home is surrounded by acres of idyllic parklands. During the summer months this is an ideal centre for a day visit for the family. There are flume rides, a childrens zoo, train rides, pitch and putt and much more. Other Activities include clay pigeon shooting, horse-riding, tennis, squash and cycling. For more information on any of the above please do not hesitate to ask.

Here are a list of interesting links, find out whats going on in Westport, by visiting the local newspaper's website, or see some of the scenery of Mayo by checking out the Liam Lyons website. The Golf Course is located in an area of outstanding scenic grandeur with magnificent panoramic views of Clew Bay, its islands and Croagh Patrick. A truly unique beautiful scenic location. Croagh Patrick Website. A website with a virtual tour of this holy mountain. A local newspaper published weekly for all the latest news on Mayo. Liam Lyons, Local Photographer. A stunning website with photos of Mayo. The official County Mayo GAA website. The island of INISHBOFIN's official website, with lots of photos. The Downhill Hotel, Ballina is set in tranquil gardens near the banks of the River Moy, one of Ireland's richest salmon trout fishing rivers. A website for those who like their traditional music. The Irish Times website, all the latest national and international news. The website for the national broadcaster, hear live radio programs from Ireland. Also watch video footage of the national news. is an American born Israeli artist, specializing in the painting of Jazz and Irish musicians, as well as many other people-related subjects. Over the years, Ellen has visited Ireland many times and now spends a good part of the year in Westport, Co. Mayo on the Atlantic coast

To get in touch with us you can either fill in the form below. Should you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask by filling in the more info section. Alternatively you can write, phone or fax us, at the address and numbers below. If you would like to make a booking please. Augusta Lodge, Golf Links Road, Westport, Co. Mayo, Ireland. Phone from inside Ireland (098) 28900 Fax from inside Ireland (098) 28995 Phone from outside Ireland 00 353 098 28900 Fax from outside Ireland 00 353 098 28995 email: info@augustalodge.ie

Augusta Lodge is the ideal base for a golfing holiday. Westport Golf Club boasts a 260 acre, 18 hole course which has hosted the Irish Amateur Close Championship on 3 Separate occasions. To play on a challenging and well designed course, under the shadow of Croagh Patrick, upon the shores of Clew Bay is any Golfer's Dream. There are other 18 hole golf courses within an hours drive. These include Enniscorone, Ballinrobe, Conamara and Carne (Bellmullet). There are also ten 9 hole golf courses within easy reach, Clew Bay by the sea being one of the most spectacluar. As well as these there are numerous par-3 courses in the area. Augusta Lodge has a new all-weather synthetic putting green and chipping green on site for guests use, and Liz and Dave are happy to arrange all your Golfing needs, with reduced green fees, from a wide choice of local golf courses.

This tour will bring you through a variety of landscapes, including mountains, lakes and sea-shore. At the foot of Croagh Patrick, (Irelands Holy mountain) you will find the National Famine Monument commemorating all those who died during the Great Famine 1845 - 1847, beside this you will also find the ruins of a 15th century friary. As you carry onward along the route you will pass many fine blue flag beaches. In the picturesque village of Louisburgh it is well worth calling on the Granuaile Visitor Centre, and learning all about Grace O'Malley the Irish Sea Pirate. There are some fine eating houses here, worth checking out. Just outside Louisburgh turn left towards Leenane, the scenery is stunning as you pass through the Sheffery mountain range shooting steeply skywards all around you. There are some beautiful lakes in between the valleys, one such being Doo lake. Just before you approach Leenane, you will pass by Ashleigh Falls, in the latter part of the summer you can observe Salmon jumping up these falls, a spectacular sight for those lucky enough to be in the right place at the right time. Next stop is Leenane, just inside Co. Galway. This lovely village is on the shores of Killary Harbour, one of the deepest fjords in europe. The film The Field with Richard Harris and John Hurt was filmed here. Again there are some fine eating houses here. Worth visiting here also in the cultural centre. The road back to Westport follows the meandering river Erriff, again with some breath taking scenery.

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