Things to do

During your stay at Béal an tSáile there are many local attractions to keep you occupied.
The beautiful beaches of Bertra Strand and the ascent to Croagh Patrick, the holy Mountain of Ireland are just one mile away from Béal an tSáile.

Croagh Patrick, 'Ireland's Holy Mountain', is an isolated quartzite cone-shaped peak, rising to 762 metres on the southern shore of Clew Bay, 8km west of Westport. Known locally as 'the Reek', it is one of the most striking features on the Irish landscape. The national apostle, St. Patrick, is said to have spent forty days and nights on the summit of Croagh Patrick, fasting and praying for the people of Ireland around the middle of the fifth century. Since early Christian times, a national pilgrimage to Croagh Patrick has taken place on the last Sunday in July each year. Thousands of devout pilgrims, many barefoot, climb the mountain in the footsteps of St Patrick, where they undertake the traditional stations and attend Mass in the oratory erected at the summit in 1905. The ascent begins at Murrisk and can be quite demanding in places, especially the upper side of the scree-clad cone. The climb traditionally took place at night with the inspiring sight of lights moving upwards along the pilgrims' path, but it is now undertaken during daylight.

For the keen fisherman, boat trips for deep-sea fishing can be arranged, Clew bay also has some excellent shore fishing.

Westport, winner of Ireland's 'Tidy Town 2001' is just four miles away. Westport offers the visitor a variety of shops & restaurants aswell as a lively nightlife.