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The small town of
Louisburgh
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from IRELAND - County Mayo
Louisburgh is a busy 'big village' on the road west
from Westport. There are good local services in
Louisburgh ranging from shops, cafes, pubs, restaurants, pharmacy, art gallery and
a store for fishing tackle
and beach stuff!
Louisburgh also has the Louisburgh Famine Museum and
Granuaile Visitor Centre with much to say on two important slices of
Irish history.
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Louisburgh's Staunton's Alicare Pharmacy at the crossroads
This building was the Market House from the late 18th
century when the new town of Louisburgh was founded.
Rates, customs and tolls from fairs and markets were
collected here.
The picnic area in Louisburgh on the banks of the River
Bunowen
In Louisburgh, somebody has erected a 'fake' prehistoric
standing stone by the River Bunowen.
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Above/below: The 'books@one bookshop in
Louisburgh.
Beans 'n Cream cafe and ice cream parlour in
Louisburgh.
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The River Bunowen flows through Louisburgh.
Great food and service at the Tia cafe in Louisburgh.
Left: Good Grazing takeaway diner Fish and Chips shop in
Louisburgh.
Right: Orla's Local Seafood Restaurant next to the
'Art Room' in Louisburgh.
Left: The Sea Dog Store, Louisburgh. Right: Derrylahan Bar
and Bistro in Louisburgh.
The Solas art shop and gallery in Louisburgh.
The Louisburgh 74 is a good cafe in Louisburgh.
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Louisburgh Famine Museum and
Granuaile Visitor Centre
The museum is housed in what was an old 'disused'
Church of Ireland building in Louisburgh.
The Famine Museum in Louisburgh describes local memories of the famine
and how it was presented in the media, nationally and locally at that
time ~1845-1849., including the tragic local famine walk along Doo Lough
Valley in 1849.
The Granuaile Centre recounts the life and times of the 16th century
O'Malley Chief and Sea Captain, Granuaile (Grace O'Malley or Gráinne
Uaile) who commanded the shipping fleet which reigned supreme in Clew
Bay at that time.
The famine section of the museum, especially the description of the
fateful Doolough Valley walk from Louisburgh to Delphi.
The Doolough tragedy
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The museum displays of the life and times of Grace O'Malley
(Granuaile)
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More on
Louisburgh (adapted from Wikipedia)
Louisburgh (Irish: Cluain Cearbán) is a small town on
the southwest corner of Clew Bay in County Mayo, Ireland. It is home to
Sancta Maria College and the Gráinne O'Malley Interpretive Centre.
Louisburgh is located on the R335 regional road. It can be approached
from Westport (13 miles) or from Leenane (19 miles). The former approach
passes along Clew Bay on one side and Croagh Patrick on the other, while
the latter passes through lake and mountain scenery past Doo Lough and
Delphi Lodge.
Most of Louisburgh lies within the townland of Clooncarrabaun (an
anglicisation of Cluain Cearbán). The town was constructed in 1795 by
the 3rd Earl of Altamount, (later 1st Marquess of Sligo), John Denis
Browne of Westport to house Catholic refugees who fled sectarian
conflict in the north of Ireland. Originally a planned town, it retains
many of the eighteenth century features in style and scale. The 1st
Marquess of Sligo named the town Louisburgh in memory of his Uncle,
Captain Henry Browne, who fought on the British side against the French
in the 1758 battle of Louisburg. Louisburg (or Louisbourg in French) was
a French fortress on Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada. As a
result of the British victory, a temporary unit of Louisbourg Grenadiers
was formed, in which his Uncle was a captain.
Louisburgh is built on the Bunowen River, part of which is a salmon
fishery. Nearby Roonagh Pier, approx 6 km from the town, is the
departure point for ferries to Clare Island and Inishturk. There are a
number of stunning beaches in the area renowned for their cleanliness.
Nearest to the town are "majestic Old Head", Bunowen and Carramore while
Carrowniskey, Cross, Lecanvey are within easy reach. Further to the west
and south are the famed White Strand of Tallabawn, Silver Strand and
Uggool Beach. Each year, on the May Bank Holiday Weekend, the town hosts
a traditional music festival - Féile Chois Chuan - which attracts a
large number of enthusiasts from many parts of Ireland and abroad.
The main geographical features around Louisburgh are Croagh Patrick to
the east, the Sheeffry Hills and Mweelrea Mountains to the south, the
Atlantic to the west and Clew Bay to the north.
Louisburgh experienced an upturn in its fortunes during the economic
boom in Ireland. For many years emigration and joblessness prevailed.
During the boom there was high employment especially in construction due
to a large a number of holiday homes being built. Many local people
commute to work in nearby towns such as Westport and Castlebar, each of
which have a growing industrial base.
Louisburgh has facilities for fishermen, surfers, hill walkers,
beach-walkers and photographers.
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