NEWPORT, COUNTY MAYO

'Newport' () is a small town in County Mayo, Republic of Ireland. It is located on the west coast of Ireland, along the shore of Clew Bay, north of Westport. The N59 road passes through the town. Castlebar is also near the town.
Newport has a very striking railway bridge (no longer used for rail carriage) like an aqueduct, which, with the catholic church on top of the hill, dominate the town and create a picturesque appearance. The church is so imposing that it is usually referred to as 'Newport Cathedral'.
Burrishoole Friary and Grace O'Malley's Rockfleet Castle are both just to the west of the town.

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Newport people

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Newport people

The paternal grandfather of Grace Kelly, American actress and wife of Prince Rainier, was born in Newport.
The historic Murray Hotel of Mackinac Island, MI, U.S.A. opened in the mid 1800s was founded by Dominick Murray of Newport. The Murray Family is still today a prominent clan in the Straits of Mackinac region.

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★ List of towns in the Republic of Ireland

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★ View of Newport