WESTPORT HOUSE of WESTPORT ESTATE

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Join the team at Westport Estate and become a part of a truly transformational change in the West of Ireland.

It is an exciting time to join the team at Westport Estate and Hotel Westport offering the opportunity to become part of a truly transformational change in the Westport and Mayo region.

Westport Estate is owned by the Hughes Group, the Mayo family behind the globally successful clothing manufacturing company, Portwest. The overall vision of the Hughes Family is to reimagine the entire offering within the 433-acre historic estate as part of a €75 million master plan. We are now actively seeking many roles to manage the day-to-day elements of Hotel Westport and contribute to the vision and strategy for Westport Estate as a world-class tourism destination.

Why join Westport Estate?

Westport Estate, home to one of Ireland’s most popular heritage attractions, Westport House. Come join our team as we attempt to transform Westport Estate into a world-class tourism destination! The overall vision of the project is to reimagine the entire offering within the 433-acre grounds as part of a €75 million master plan, which also includes the redevelopment of Hotel Westport.

A Big project with a Big Vision

Westport Estate has begun works under a Fáilte Ireland’s Platforms for Growth grant worth €20.2 million. The funding is part of an ambitious plan to transform Westport Estate into a world-class tourism destination.

Inclusion


Joining Westport Estate is about joining a family run business and culture of openness, collaboration, trust, and the invitation & expectation to have a voice and be heard!

Opportunities

Careers are made from experiences. At Westport Estate and those experiences can be as diverse as you! With such a huge project we offer unlimited scope for growth and progression.

Sustainability

Westport Estate is working with acclaimed landscape designer Mary Reynolds to develop a very different and uniquely Irish re-wilded landscape experience connecting the earth with Irish heritage.

Be Apart of History

The reimagining of Westport House's 300-year history will be a strong feature in the near-future with an immersive visitor experience telling the legendary story of Grace O’Malley, the Pirate Queen of Connacht.

Family

As big as Westport Estate is, it is actually family owned by a local Westport Family, the Hughes. When you join the team here at Westport Estate you are joining one big family with many members having worked on the estate for over 20 years.

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watch us transform into Ireland's leading attraction

In 2021 Westport House was awarded Fáilte Ireland’s Platforms for Growth grant for Heritage and Cultural Attractions, worth €20.2 million. The funding is part of an ongoing, ambitious masterplan that will transform Westport Estate into a world-class tourism destination and visitor attraction. The project will reimagine the entire 433-acre Westport Estate as part of a €75 million master plan, which also includes the redevelopment of Hotel Westport itself.

Among the key areas of work that will be supported by Fáilte Ireland and in partnership with acclaimed landscape designer Mary Reynolds, Westport Estate will be creating a uniquely Irish re-wilded landscape experience connecting earth with Irish heritage. The restoration of Westport House and the reimagining of its 300-year history will also be a strong feature. In addition, a brand-new immersive visitor experience will be created that tells the legendary story of Grace O’Malley, the Pirate Queen of Connacht.

Follow our story as we attempt to transform Westport Estate into one of Ireland's leading attraction

🌟 Take a sneak peek into our Glamping Village! 🌳🏕️

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All-aboard!! 🚂 "Choo-Choo" Tony getting the Westport Express lined up for a busy day on the tracks! 🙌🏻

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🎉 Exciting News from Westport House! 🎉

Construction has officially started on the highly anticipated new Adventure Park at Westport House! Get ready for an unforgettable outdoor experience like no other!🎢

Opening in March 2024, this thrilling destination will offer Ireland’s largest Net Park, a mesmerising double-sided see-through climbing wall, thrilling zip lines spanning the quarry’s heights, gravity-defying giant swings, and an adrenaline-pumping stainless steel slide with camel humps, curves, and corkscrews! 🌟😮

But that’s not all! More surprises are yet to come!

Sustainability is at the heart of this eco-friendly adventure park, which is part of a €75 million masterplan to transform the entire 433-acre estate into a world-class tourism destination. 🌍🌿

The Hughes family, owners of Westport Estate, celebrated this groundbreaking event, marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter for generations to come.

Join us on this thrilling journey and stay up to date with all the latest developments at Westport House by visiting our website link in bio.

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