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!
January & February
🦺 Behind-the-scenes hustle to prep for the bustling 2023 season were underway!
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
December:
🎅 Families enjoy our sold-out Winter Wonderland!
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! 🎊🏰✨
There’s more to Westport House than meets the eye!