Westport
Westport, County Mayo, Republic of Ireland
Westport is located at the south-east corner of Clew Bay, an inlet of the Atlantic Ocean on the west coast of Ireland. We spent a couple of nights there. One afternoon we had a chance to go into its town centre designed by James Wyatt in 1780 in the Georgian architectural style.
Particularly delightful is the the river contained for two blocks by low stone walls producing, on each side of the river, tree lined promenades aka “The Mall”. It has several stone bridges over the river Carrow Beg.
Westport is located at the south-east corner of Clew Bay, an inlet of the Atlantic Ocean on the west coast of Ireland. We spent a couple of nights there. One afternoon we had a chance to go into its town centre designed by James Wyatt in 1780 in the Georgian architectural style.
Particularly delightful is the the river contained for two blocks by low stone walls producing, on each side of the river, tree lined promenades aka “The Mall”. It has several stone bridges over the river Carrow Beg.
Holy Trinity Church, Westport
The Holy Trinity Church – an Anglican church - was consecrated on 26th of September 1872.
Apart from the richness of decoration in the mosaics and murals the church is also endowed with fine stained glass windows.
Perhaps the most beautiful is the very perfect "rose" window at the west end of the building.
I had it all to myself. That doesn't happen often. It was lovely to wander and gaze.
Enjoy the slide show!