We stayed at Rita's house for 7 days and it was a week full of overwhelming wonderful experiences. We felt very welcome, had nice conversations during breakfast (which was very very good and satiable) and Rita gave us a few hints of what to do in the area. The room was very comfortable and we also appreciated the enclosed and clean bathroom. So there was enough space for the two of us.

We strongly recommend this lovely spot on earth, especially if you are interested in County Mayo's nature and history. Here is what we did:
- Hike on Croagh Patrick mountain (spectacular views on Clew Bay!!),
- Drive through Doolough Valley to Leenane and Kilemore Abbey (the trip could be expanded to Clifden and Connemara Nationalpark),
- Trip to Clare Island,
- Lost Valley guided tour (appointment is obligatory),
- Trip to Westport House (quite commercial, but a nice view over the lake after passing the archway), Ballycroy National Park (there is a nice exhibition at the visitor's centre in Ballycroy, but you could also do the loop walk starting from Newport) and Ceide Fields with a guided tour and a nice view to Downpatrick's Head,
- Trip to Achill Island (lovely beaches, mountains, deserted village,...),
- Don't forget the wonderful beaches around louisburgh and louisburgh itself. Good restaurants are the "Louisburgh 74" and the Derrylahan restaurant.

Furthermore, we saw many signs pointing to a Clew Bay Archeological Trail. Unfortunately we did not have enough time for that, but it could also be worth a day or two...

Dear Rita, Thank you so much for welcoming us so warmly. It was a great pleasure staying with you! We wish you all the best for your project and hope we will see each other again sometime. Take care!

Anne & Gernot