Monday 20 June 2022

Inishturk weekend 24-26 June update

REGRETTABLY, DUE TO ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS, THE INISHTURK BOAT TRIP AND WALK HAS BEEN POSTPONED. THE WEEKEND AWAY IS STILL GOING AHEAD, WITH AN ALTERNATIVE WALK ON THE MAINLAND INSTEAD. 

For those staying in Wyatt, check-in is from 4pm on Friday. Car parking is limited at the hotel. More options, including the SuperValu car park, which appears to have an arrangement with the hotel, here.

Prior to travelling on the ferry for Inishturk, it is advised to take a Sea Legs motion sickness tablet late Friday night and also Saturday morning. 

Bus to ferry will depart from outside Wyatt Hotel in Westport on Saturday morning at 09.45am. 

Please note that persons with Travel Card will need to present prior to departure. 

Some off-road hillwalking so boots and sticks advised. There will be food and refreshments at the bar-restaurant on the island (see menu below).


Blue flag beach adjacent to restaurant. 

Club dinner on Saturday night will be at 8pm in Wyatt. 

A bus will be available on Sunday morning after check-out to visit Mayo National Park and complete easy 6km Letterkeen Loop

John McDonagh. 

©fmaguire