Two tourism awards for westport house

A LEADING Mayo tourist amenity has secured two major distinctions.

Westport House scooped two titles in the 2015 Primary Times Star Awards for 'the best of what Ireland has to offer families'. 

The facility was voted as Best Family Visitor Attraction (West) for the fourth time, while its Halloween Fest Event was awarded the Best Halloween Event (West) for the second time.

The results of these awards, which attract thousands of entries from parents, provides a snapshot of what is most popular with families in Ireland this year.