Louisburgh is a pleasant town at the mouth of Bunowen River, 22 km west of Westport and is the focal point of a region of great natural beauty, a gateway to the romantic solitudes of Glencullin and Doo Lough, and an area with fine blue-flagged sandy beaches. The area around Louisburgh is notable for game fishing, surfing, swimming, mountain climbing and nature trails as can be seen from this photo of Louisbugh Pass. Louisburgh has an interesting archaeological heritage with court-tombs, wedge-tomb, a clapper footbridge and many other monuments. There is a beautiful forest walk at Old Head. Roonagh Pier, approx 6km from the town, is the departure point for ferries to Clare Island and Inishturk. There are a number of beaches in the area renowned for their cleanliness and each year, generally in April / May. the town hosts a traditional music festival (Féile Chois Chuan) which attracts a large number of enthusiasts from many parts of Ireland and abroad.