Westport is an attractive town in County Mayo on the west coast of Ireland, with a population of 6,900 in 2022. It was originally Cathair na Mart, "town of the beef cattle", a cattle-mart and trading port in an era when it was much easier to get around by sea than overland.

Murrisk

Village

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Murrisk is a village in County Mayo, Ireland, on the south side of Clew Bay, about 8 km west of Westport and 4 km east of Lecanvey. Murrisk lies at the foot of Croagh Patrick and is the starting-point for pilgrims who visit the mountain. Murrisk is situated 5 km west of Brackloon.

Aughagower

Village

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Aughagower or Aghagower is a small village in rural County Mayo in western Ireland. It is 6 km south-east of Westport. Aughagower has around forty houses, a pub and a shop, with a clear view of Croagh Patrick from Reek View. Aughagower is situated 6 km east of Brackloon.

Brackloon

Type: Locality
Location: County Mayo, Connacht, West Ireland, Ireland, Britain and Ireland, Europe
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Latitude

53.76144° or 53° 45′ 41″ north

Longitude

-9.56139° or 9° 33′ 41″ west

Elevation

95 metres (312 feet)

Open location code

9C5GQC6Q+HC

GeoNames ID

10130129

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