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= Newport-Mulranny Greenway Cycle Way = Great Western Greenway Overview http://www.mayowalks.ie/WalkingTrails/Greenway/Newport-MulrannyGreenway/#d.en.13491 [|KAINA] =**Other local events around this time:**=

Imelda May on in Castlebar Royal Theatre 3rd June http://www.theroyal.ie/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=426&Itemid=532

As posted on Discover Ireland website http://www.discoverireland.com/gb/

Mayoyo Up and Down 3th-7th June 2011 starts in Westport takes in Mountain walking including Croagh Patrick @http://www.discoverireland.com/gb/ireland-things-to-see-and-do/whats-on/listings/gss/product/?fid=FI_85048

Triburgh Triathlon 4th June Louisburgh near Westport @http://www.discoverireland.com/gb/ireland-things-to-see-and-do/whats-on/listings/gss/product/?fid=FI_81229

3rd-5th June Ballymote County Sligo Fleadh Cheoil @http://www.discoverireland.com/gb/ireland-things-to-see-and-do/whats-on/listings/product/?fid=FI_85328

Castlebar Blues Festival 3rd-6th June = Irish bank Holiday wknd. @http://www.discoverireland.com/gb/ireland-things-to-see-and-do/whats-on/listings/gss/product/?fid=FI_60728

Focus Four 4 Peaks Challenge Delphi 10th-12th June @http://www.discoverireland.com/gb/ireland-things-to-see-and-do/whats-on/listings/product/?fid=FI_86192

=**Read about newly opened Mulranny Cycle Path on Tourism Pure blog**= @http://tourismpurewalking.com/blog/-greenway-cycleway-extension-coming-soon or Trek West blog The Mayo Greenway on a Sunny Evening @http://www.trekwesttours.ie/blog/126-a-cloudy-morning-turned-into-a-glorious-summers-evening.html

=**Mulranny Old Irish Goats in the news!**= Read about wild mountain goats in this area of scenic beauty courtesy of Seán Carolan (Mulranny Environmental Group) in Mayo News and Irish Times or Facebook @http://www.facebook.com/pages/Mulranny-Old-Irish-Goats/190966847588096 To find out more search for Mulranny Old Irish Goats on google
 * @http://www.mayonews.ie/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=11996:nature-mulrannys-old-irish-goats-to-star-on-nationwide&catid=50:outdoor-living&Itemid=144**
 * @http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/weekend/2011/0212/1224289604216.html**

=**Things to do in the area**=

Night sky –stars often amazingly clear.

Mountain walking and climbing – Nephin Beg, Birreens and Buckoogh. Croagh Patrick (Holy Mt.) – Beyond Westport. Carpark opposite Famine Ship memorial

Eating out – Nevin’s bar and restaurant, Tierenar (Mulranny Road).

Mulranny Park Inn Hotel very cosy and comfortable for drink, coffee, Newport Hotel- bar snacks, restaurant, Graiine Uaille Newport -good bar meals. Traditional music there Thurs. nights. Westport – Spanish, Italian, Indian, fish and chips, Burger bar

Mulranny Strand further on through Mulranny village and turn left. Large boulders/pebbles although can paddle in sandy section on left when tide is out. Pier beyond for rod fishing mackerel?)?

Old Head – beyond Westport on Louisburgh Rd., turn right (trees) – lovely sheltered sandy cove with cliff walks through natural oak forest

Surfing- Achill Island. Beyond Mulranny. Very windy but amazing views and lots of sandy beaches.

Bike hire – Sean Salmon, Westport tel 00353 (0)98 25471

Swimming- Wesport Pool (hats obligatory). Sauna/steam-room/jacuzzi also included in entry price for over 16s.

Horseriding- Carrowmore Stables (Laura) – sharp right-hand turn out Westport Road.

Cinema – Westport (3 Screen Next to Swimming pool off James Street /Castlebar (6 screen)

Theatre- Westport

Traditional Music- Matt Molloy’s Pub, Westport (of Chieftans fame). Hobans the Octagon Westport and many other places

Shopping – Centra in Newport stays open till evening and has cash machine inside

Castlebar – banks, bookshop, music shop, shoe shops. Outdoor/fishing gear, Dunnes Stores- clothes, household, food (including food fresh fish/meat stall), Tesco, Aldi, SpecSavers, Argos, Westport – bookshop, bank with cash machine, outdoor clothes, sports shop, traditional souvenirs, local cheese stall, SupaValu – good supermarket with off-licence and coffee shop, local pottery (beyond town)

An [|account of John Lennon's visit to the area] - he sang Revolution in the hotel once - perhaps we should continue the tradition