Location: Lough Feeagh
Newport
County Mayo
Contact: Elma Brazel
Phone: +353 (0) 98 41358
Directions: From Castlebar (17 miles)
or Westport (13 miles), follow signs Achill R311 to Newport. The hostel is
signposted from the bridge in Newport.
History: Traenlaur Lodge dates from the 1830’s and was originally the fishing lodge of Lord Sligo.
Open: June 1-September 30
closed between 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Rooms: two six-bedded rooms
two ten-bedded rooms
total of 32 beds
Rates: under 18’s: 13 euros
over 18’s: 16 euros
Amenities:
-situated on the scenic shores of Lough
Feeagh near Newport.
-has its own private harbor and pier
-magnificent views
-great area for hillwalking and hiking
-self-catering kitchen
-group meals can be arranged
in advance
-good swimming
-good fishing
-many sites of historical and
archaeological interest are in walking
distance
-manager conducts bat walks
-great cycling in the area
-calm and peaceful atmosphere
Things To Do:
-visit Museum of Country Days in
Castlebar
-visit Ceide Fields
-visit Croagh Patrick’s Visitor Centre
-visit Linenhall Arts Centre
-visit “On The QT” - late night
venue in Castlebar
-visit TF Royal Theatre - Castlebar
-visit nearby Newport
-visit Black Oak Inn
-visit Bayview Inn and Restaurant
-visit Grainne Valle Bar and
Restaurannt
