Clew Bay Heritage Centre The Quay, Westport, County Mayo Clare Island across Clew Bay Introduction Situated in a 19th century building, the Clew Bay Heritage Centre, traces the history of the planned town of Westport and the Clew Bay area from pre-Christian times to the present. Artefacts, documents and photographs connected with the general Westport area provide a basis for the presentation of local history, customs and traditions. Guided tours of the centre are available. School groups of all ages are catered for. Our school programme incorporates a tour of the centre, quiz based on the displays and a guided walk of the town of Westport. Genealogical Service For the Westport and Clew Bay area (Achill Island to Louisburgh). The genealogical service is backed up by an extensive computer database, based on church records, schools registers, rent rolls, cemetery records, census returns, local newspapers and street directories. Guided Walks Guided walks of the historic planned town of Westport are conducted twice weekly, July and August at 8pm starting at the Clock, junction of Bridge Street and Shop Street. Walks may also be arranged by appointment. Publications Westport Historical Society produce an annual journal 'Cathair Na Mart' Major John McBride - Anthony Jordan The Bishop in Politics - Life and Career of John MacEvilly - Liam Bane Father Manus Sweeney - A Mayo Priest in the Rebellion of 1798 Opening Hours April, May & October: Mon - Fri 10am to 2pm June - Sept: Mon - Fri 10am to 5pm Sunday (Jul & Aug only) 3pm to 5pm The Heritage Centre is run by Westport Historical Society.

Clew Bay Heritage Centre | Contents | Genealogy | Guided Walks | | Items of interest to be viewed at the Clew Bay Heritage Centre | Clew Bay Heritage Centre The Quay Westport County Mayo Ireland Tel: +353 (0)98 26852 Email: westportheritage@eircom.net