The panoramic view at Maire's place is breathtaking, and it was fun to zoom in on details with the binoculars and telescope available there. The kitchen was well equipped, though a few sharper knives would have been helpful. There are several nice communal areas to hang out and enjoy the view and the fireplace, and watch the rabbits and pheasants that wander by. Try meandering on the roads in pack of Croagh Patrick and walk some trails there for spectacular views down to the ocean and several hidden sapphire-colored lakes. Murrisk Millenium Park with its National Famine Memorial is definitely worth a stop near Westport.