5 days in County Mayo & Sligo Itinerary

Renowned for its Georgian architecture, Westport sits in the shadows of Croagh Patrick, considered the holiest mountain in Ireland.

When in Westport, make a side trip to see Atlantic Drive in Achill Sound, approximately Achill Sound away. The adventure continues: grab your bike and head to The Great Western Greenway, take in the awesome beauty at Croagh Patrick, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Ballintubber Abbey, and trot along with a tour on horseback.

To find where to stay, photos, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Westport trip builder website.

Dublin to Westport is an approximately 3.5-hour car ride. You can also take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 7°C in February, and nighttime lows around 1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Mon) so you can drive to Achill Island.

Dramatic rocky cliffs, rolling green hills, and a meandering coastline buffeted by a wild ocean make a trip to Achill Island one of the best opportunities to snapping memorable photos of classic Irish landscapes.

On the 7th (Tue), take an in-depth tour of Achill Heritage Centre, then explore the ancient world of Deserted Village, then contemplate the waterfront views at Keem Bay, and finally don't miss a visit to Kildownet Old Cemetery Headstones.

To see reviews, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Achill Island trip itinerary maker tool.

You can drive from Westport to Achill Island in an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In February, daytime highs in Achill Island are 7°C, while nighttime lows are 2°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Tue) so you can go by car to Sligo.

Despite its small size, Sligo serves as a major center of culture, commerce, and entertainment in the northwestern section of Ireland.

Kick off your visit on the 8th (Wed): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at National Shrine of Our Lady of Knock, explore the different monuments and memorials at Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery, and then take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Knocknarea.

For more things to do, other places to visit, reviews, and tourist information, use the Sligo online tour planner.

You can drive from Achill Island to Sligo in 2.5 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or take a bus. In February, plan for daily highs up to 8°C, and evening lows to 4°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive back home.