What to do and see in County Mayo, Western Ireland: The Best Classes & Workshops

Originally from Australia, Milliner Lina Stein has been based in Westport, Ireland for many years. For more than two decades she has been creating amazing hats and is recognized as a leading light in the international world of Millinery. Through the flamboyant and extravagant creations, her presence signals an explosive dynamic that is diverse and exposes her to new experiences, people and places. In 2007,she decided that the time was right to open the door on the world of Hat Making and share her knowledge about the traditional art of Millinery with “hat-enthusiasts” from the world over. Through the innovative Master classes that take place in her “bijou” studio,she has inspired countless novice Milliners from both Ireland and abroad to take up a challenge and to try their hand at something new, exciting and inspirational whilst enjoying every moment.

Achill Surf Adventure Centre offers a broad range of adrenaline fueled land based adventure activities and sea activities. Located in Achill on the Wild Atlantic we offer an extensive range of adventure summer camps, adult activity packages and international cultural and activity school tours. Achill Surf Adventure Centre offer family adventure activities that include, kayaking and coasteering which are available on a daily basis to holiday makers and the public during the summer months of June to August. Come on an Island adventure experience that you will never forget, celebrate that special occasion, or build the perfect corporate team. Achill Island offers the perfect location to your personal adventure. Coming soon in 2017 our purpose built 125 bed residential activity centre! Choose from a range of water sports and outdoor activities, including surfing, kayaking, coasteering, cycling, mountain climbing, abseiling, body boarding,climbing, night navigation, SUP and summer camps. Shuttle bus service and transport available for groups.

For over 30 years we have been at the forefront of designing and delivering high-quality Adventure Programmes for both young and old from our base in Westport, Co.Mayo, Ireland. In Westport (Ireland's Adventure Capital) on the edge of Connemara and in the middle of the Atlantic Way, Westport Adventure Centre offers exciting and innovative Adventure Packages to Families, Schools, Individuals and Groups of all ages.

Enjoy an authentic and fun experience in making traditional Irish Soda Bread in the beautiful heritage town of Westport County Mayo. Learn about our Irish food culture past and present. Enjoy a cup of tea and a chat while eating your own freshly baked scones. Bring home traditional brown soda bread made with your very own hands! What better way to get to know Ireland than through it’s people and it’s food!

Maureen O’Neill visual artist, lives and works in Co. Mayo, on the west coast of Ireland. Educated at GMIT in Heritage Studies and Art and Design. In June 2018 her work featured in House & Home magazine. Opened the Greenway Lane Studio in Newport, Mayo, a successful purpose built studio and teaching space. Works from this studio and runs classes and workshops including the only Acrylic Pour Workshop in Ireland.

Claremorris Town Hall Theatre and Events Centre is located in the heart of the West. We offer a variety of year round entertainment that includes music, drama, comedy, art exhibitions and lots more. We have a modern auditorium with state of the art technical equipment.

Traveling Spoon provides travelers with private, authentic food experiences, from homemade meals to cooking classes and market tours, with local hosts in their homes.