Originally a market town, Castlebar is one of the fastest growing towns in Ireland. The city has a lively nightlife with pubs providing traditional Irish music and a number of quality restaurants. Castlebar offers a number of planned walking routes and plenty of good fishing available in the nearby rivers and lakes for those who like the outdoors. The Country Life section of the National Museum of Ireland is a noteworthy local attraction. As a matter of fact, the town was founded early in the 17th century and was incorporated in 1613. The administrative seat of the county and a fast-growing town, it is an active market area and tourism center, very popular with walkers as well as shoppers.
Ireland is the perfect country for driving. There are lots of charming towns along the way, each worth a stop and a visit in which ever route you choose to explore.