2023 at Westport House

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A Year of Fun and Festivities at Westport House!

As we bid farewell to an incredible year at Westport House, let’s take a quick spin through the joyous moments that made 2023 truly unforgettable!

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In January and February, we were busy getting Westport Estate ready for the 2023 season.

January & February

🦺 Behind-the-scenes hustle to prep for the bustling 2023 season were underway!

Our famous, 5-star guided tours started in March.
Our famous, 5-star guided tours started in March.
The Toastie Food Truck at Westport House
The Toastie Food Truck at Westport House
Premier Caravan Park at Westport House
Premier Caravan Park at Westport House

March:

🌟 Westport House reopens for the 2023 season.
🚪 The Toastie Food Truck officially opens, serving the best gourmet sourdough toasties.
🚐 Our Caravan Park opens its gates for a season of cosy Irish getaways.

Annual Easter Egg Hunt Westport House
Annual Easter Egg Hunt Westport House
Gráinne Ale Craft Beer Festival at Westport House
Gráinne Ale Craft Beer Festival at Westport House

April:

🐰 Annual Easter Egg Hunt took place where the hunt for chocolate was on!
☠️ Pirate Adventure Park opens for its grand finale season.
🍻 Gráinne Ale Festival – where spirits were high!

Charity Open Day for Mayo Roscommon Hospice raises €20,468.
Charity Open Day for Mayo Roscommon Hospice raises €20,468.
Annual Darkness Into Light Walk at Westport House
Amazing crowds at the annual Darkness Into Light Walk at Westport House

May:

🌄 Darkness into Light Walk took place on May 6th.
🎶 Fleadh Cheoil Mhaigh Eo kicks off with a musical bang on the steps of Westport House.
🌟 Charity Open Day for The Mayo Roscommon Hospice raises €20,468.
🚧 Construction begins on the exciting new Adventure Park.

June:

📻 iRadio Day – tunes, summer BBQ and good vibes all around!
🏕 Newly revamped Glamping Village opens its stylish doors.
🎮 Interactive Gaming Zone officially opens.
👋 Influencer Sarah Butler drops by for a visit.
🌐 Public information days share our grand vision for Westport House.
👋 BBQ & Beats Summer Weekend Series kicks off with face painting, DJ Ciarán Bennett and more!

Helen McEntee visits Westport House
Helen McEntee visits Westport House
Asian Food Truck at Westport House
Asian Food Truck at Westport House
Farmyard Cafe & Store at Westport House
Farmyard Cafe & Store at Westport House

July:

🎭 Outdoor Theatre returns with MacHamLear and Bad Dad.
🛍 Farmyard Store & Cafe opens for delightful treats.
🎉 Family Fun Day with Mickey and Minnie – pure joy!
👩‍💼 Minister Helen McEntee pays us a visit.
🍜 Our Asian Food Truck opens its doors.

The Cannon Run made a special pit stop at Westport House
The Cannon Run made a special pit stop at Westport House
Heritage Week saw stone masonry, woodcarving and basket weaving at Westport House
Heritage Week saw stone masonry, woodcarving and basket weaving at Westport House

August:

🎈 Big Family Fun Day on August Bank Holiday at Gracy’s.
🏛 Heritage Week celebrates Irish traditions and craftsmanship.
🏎 The Cannon Run makes a pit stop, revving up the excitement.
👋 Influencers Hayley Coleman and Pooch & Cooch pay us a visit.
🌈 Sensory Day at The Pirate Adventure Park on September 27th.

Westport House to host new pilot campus for New York’s Iona University
Westport House to host new pilot campus for Iona University
Kavanagh’s Supervalu Colour Run
Kavanagh’s Supervalu Colour Run
Opening recital of The Chamber Music Festival 2023
Opening recital of The Chamber Music Festival 2023

September:

☠️ Farewell to the Pirate Adventure Park – you’ll be missed!
🎓 Iona University announcement sparks excitement.
🚀 Phase 2 of the new Adventure Park kicks off.
🌈 Kavanagh’s Supervalu Colour Run takes place.
🎻 Westport House hosts the opening recital of The Westport Festival of Chamber Music.


October:

🎄 Preparations begin for the enchanting Winter Wonderland!
📚 Iona University visits Westport House.

Try some of the delicious treats at our Festive Food Trucks, Westport House.
Try some of the delicious treats at our Festive Food Trucks, Westport House.
Westport House won the Mayo Business award for Responsible Tourism
Westport House won the Mayo Business award for Responsible Tourism

November:

🏆 Winner of the 2023 Responsible Tourism Award at the Mayo Business Awards!
🎄 Annual Christmas Tree lighting event adds festive sparkle.
🌨 Winter Wonderland officially opens its magical gates.
🍔 Festive Food Trucks serve up holiday delights.

Winter is magical at Westport House.
Winter is magical at Westport House.
Winter Wonderland 2023 at Westport House
Winter Wonderland 2023 at Westport House

December:

🎅 Families enjoy our sold-out Winter Wonderland!

Happy New Year from Westport House
Happy New Year from Westport House

Cheers to 2023

What a ride! A huge thank you for being part of our Westport House family in 2023. Here’s to more adventures in the 2024! 🎊🏰✨

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