Located in the heart of the West and North West of Ireland, Ireland West Airport Knock is the perfect gateway from which explore the magical West and North West of Ireland.
Destination West - Galway , Mayo & Roscommon 
Head way out West for wild landscapes and a sublime coastline rushing in from the Atlantic. The West of Ireland is an enchanting place filled with wonderfully atmospheric towns and villages, long stretches of stunning coastline, soaring sea cliffs, and craggy countryside that boasts a uniquely desolate beauty and a vibrant cultural heritage rich in tradition.
Encompassing the counties of Galway , Roscommon , the West gets under your skin like no other place in the world, offering an unparalled experience to all who visit.
Discover why Galway City is the perfect destination for your weekend break, explore Connemara for wildlife, walking and spectacular scenery. Don't miss the beautiful.
Eyes light up and stories flow when anyone mentions Galway, a county defined by its untamed scenery and traditional culture. Discover for yourself a region that holds a special place in the heart of anyone that visits. Galway Bay - its beauty unchanging, mountains and castles, stone walls, banks of turf and long sandy beaches, clear lakes and flowing rivers. This ever-changing countryside is dotted with pretty villages, visitor attractions, restaurants and traditional pubs. Many return to rediscover the wild Atlantic coast with its deserted sweeps of golden sand, to hike the craggy mountains, windswept bogs and deserted valleys of Connemara, to fish and golf on some of the most spectacular lakes and links in all of Ireland, and to join in the good life at the county's many and varied festivals.
Mayo
Jutting proudly into the Atlantic Ocean, County Mayo boasts a stunningly beautiful unspoilt environment with a magical attraction for visitors. Cosmopolitan towns such as Croagh Patrick , Ireland’s holy mountain with the starkly beautiful National Famine Memorial at its foot; Ballintubber Abbey, the abbey that refused to die. History comes alive at the world famous Hennigans Heritage Farm and the new, which opened in Autumn 2001 just outside Castlebar, the county town. Sporting opportunities abound especially fishing of all sorts including the River Moy in Ballina where the salmon is king. There are watersports, hiking and walking, golf links and courses, horseriding and cycling… the list is endless. Sandy beaches, clear waters and beautiful islands. Superb restaurants, pubs of character and of course the irresistable tumbling melodies of traditional Irish music spilling onto the streets. Quite simply Mayo is amazing
Roscommon 
Roscommon is often described as ‘the heart of undiscovered Ireland. We invite you to unlock the treasures of this land of castles and ancient kings, of stately homes and wonderful landscapes, where shimmering rivers, lakes and forest parks abound. This is an inland county, but the great River Shannon, over 200 miles in length, marks the eastern county border as it meanders South through Lough Boderg and Lough Bofin (or down to Lough Ree and onward to the Atlantic Ocean!). There couldn’t be a better place to take a cruising holiday – an option becoming ever more popular with families. Beginners can even take lessons so it’s an option for everyone. The pastoral landscape is peaceful and unspoilt, dotted with small interesting towns and villages, with cosy waterside pubs and excellent restaurants. Roscommon offers an enchanting glimpse of hidden treasure to those who seek. Brimful of history and heritage, Roscommon boasts many archaeological gems.
The North West region – Sligo, Leitrim, Donegal
A holiday in the North West is an outdoor adventure, from the Donegal coastline to the waters and the wild of Sligo. Cavan, Monaghan and Leitrim complete the North West’s appeal, with angling, cruising and golf among the many activities on offer.
Sligo 
From hiking to biking, partying to pampering and everything in between. For a holiday that's as relaxing and exciting as you want and only two and half hours from both Dublin and Belfast, take time to discover Sligo and while your there why not avail of some of Sligo's Special Offers. The rugged coastline of County Sligo plays hosts to some of the world's top class beach and reef breaks. From Streedagh in North Sligo, to the seaside village of Strandhill and the beaches of west Sligo - Aughris, Easkey and Enniscrone - you will find great surfing waves. Kite Surfing is also very popular and you can often see the kites flying high as you look onto Streedagh or Rosses Point beaches
Donegal
In the heart of everyone who has ever been there, is a tiny piece of Donegal, something that stays with them forever. Is it the wild and rugged Atlantic coastline blowing away every cobweb and refreshing the soul. The towering cliffs of Sliabh Liag, the jagged headlands. or perhaps the impossibly long and golden sands, stretching away into a perfect sunset. Or the islands, beautiful, defiant and individual, unique strongholds of traditional culture.
Leitrim
Experience the diversity and vitality of our traditional culture, what makes Ireland unique., Kick up your heels at a ceili dance, enjoy the sounds of musicians at a cosy pub seisuin, Experience the excitement of a Gaelic football or hurling match, try your hand at playing a bodhran – its all happening in lovely Leitrim.
All this and much much more within 90 minutes drive of Ireland West Airport Knock – the airport of choice for exploring the West and North West of Ireland!
