When in Louisburgh there a number of things to see and do we are sure that you wouldn’t be able to fit them all in but here are just a few you should make time to see.

May
The Famine Walk
During the Famine in Ireland more than 2.5 million people died of hunger and many more emigrated to America to escape starvation. Like the rest of Mayo the Famine had a devastating effect on the Louisburgh area. Still etched in the landscape to the present day are the ridges and hollows of the potato beds and the ruins of many tiny stone dwellings which failed to house such impossibly large families at that time.

In 1841 the Choctaw Indians in Mississippi were forced from their homelands to journey many hundred miles cross country to Oklahoma. Many of them perished on what became known as the 'Trail of Tears'. A report in 'The Arkansas Intellegencer' of April 3rd 1847 stated that the Choctaw Indians, on learning of the Irish Famine, sent money to a famine relief fund in Ireland.

Every year a famine walk takes place, during the month of May, from Doolough to Louisburgh recalling the Irish Famine. This walk is often joined by one of the Indians from the Choctaw Nation.

For further information, tel: 01-4785100

Feile Ceis Cuain
The little town of Louisburgh, Co. Mayo, comes alive with traditional music, song, dance and craic every May Bank Holiday weekend. The co-operation of the guests, and their wonderful talent, has earned Féile Chois Cuain an enviable reputation among traditional Arts festivals. We look forward to a great weekend as our guests make this another memorable Féile.

June
The Louisbugh Horse Show
The Louisbugh Horse Show has been back in operation over the last number of years and is growing in popularity and size every year. It is a great day out for all the family and normally takes place the last weekend in June.

The Sonas Festival

August
The Louisburgh Music Street Festival
The Louisburgh Music Street Festival - August Bank Holiday Weekend
Live music over three nights on the streets of Louisburgh, all bars open until 2 AM, family and other events throughout the day.




For further information please e-mail info@golouisburgh.com