Newport
About Newport
Newport is a vibrant, small town on the shores of Clew Bay in County Mayo. The town sits astride the Black Oak River, with Main Street running north from the road bridge, and Medlycott Street running west on the south side of the bridge. The two most prominent features in the town are St Patrick's Church on Barrack Hill which towers over the town, and the seven arch disused railway viaduct across the river. Newport has good road connections to the larger towns of Westport (12 km) to the south, and Castlebar (18 km) to the east.
Shops and other services in Newport
Newport is well-served with shops and services for a town of its size. The following list provides a selection of the key retailers in the town:
Centra Supermarket (Sheridan's) at the bottom of Main Street has all main foods and groceries for everyday needs and is open seven days a week.
Kelly's Butchers, Main Street is an award-winning artisan butcher that stocks meats and traditional puddings, as well as a wide range of other food products.
Keane's Butchers, Main Street - a traditional, family-run butcher.
Ashling's, Main Street - for household goods, stationery, toys and seasonal items.
Newport Pharmacy Main street - for medicines, prescriptions and advice.
Attracta's Laundrette, George Street - washing, drying, ironing and dry cleaning
Kelly's Service Station, Mulranny Road - filling station and Mace mini-supermarket
EasyGo EV Charging, (2 charging points) located at the back of the Oratory, by the entrance to Chambers Agri
An Post, Castlebar Street - post office, also sells greeting cards and stationery
Tracks 2 Treasure, Castlebar Street - costume jewellery and gifts
Other shops include Patricia's Fashions, Corcoran's Drapery, Chambers' Garden Centre and Futura Flooring.
Food and drink
Newport has bars and cafes to suit all tastes. Here are the main outlets:
The Grainne Uaile - the nearest pub to Harbourside and we're very lucky to have such a great pub so close to us. Always a lovely atmosphere and excellent food. Weekly traditional music sessions.
The Port Chipper - Fish & chips, burgers, chicken,pizzas, and regular specials. Veggie and gluten free options. Take-away or dine in.
Hotel Newport - at the top of Main Street. A 30-room hotel, with a full lunch and dinner menu served in the Seven Arches Bar & Bistro. Regular events and live music.
Nevin's Newfield Inn - a 10 minute drive from Harbourside on the Mulranny Road at Tiernaur. Roadside pub and restaurant serving great food.
Kelly's Kitchen - Family-run cafe next door to Kelly's Butchers on Main Street. Open daily 9am to 6pm (5pm in Winter). Great for breakfast or lunch, or just a tea or coffee with cake.
Walsh's Bridge Inn - bar at the bottom of Main Street opposite Centra. bar food served daily. Friday Curry Nights. Regular live music.
Brannens - family-run bar in Main Street. Pool table and dart board. Occasional live music.
Nevin's Bar - not to be confused with Nevin's Newfield Inn (above). This is a small local bar at the top end of Main Street.
Greenway Lane Art Studio and Cafe - another 10 minute drive from Harbourside, a right-hand turn on the Mulranny Road. Can also be accessed from the Greenway if you are cycling.
Bus services
Bus Eirann Route 450 serves Achill Island - Mulranny - Newport - Westport - Murrisk - Louisburgh in both directions, seven days a week. In Newport, the buses stop on Main Street. Route 450 Timetable
TFI Local Link Route 978 serves Belmullet - Bangor Erris - Ballycroy - Mulranny - Newport - Castlebar in both directions, seven days a week. In Newport, the buses stop on Main Street. Route 978 Timetable
Sources of local information
The following social media sources provide up-to-date information for the local area:
Newport Mayo Community Facebook pages
Baile Ui Fhiacain Facebook pages