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Louisburgh is a small town on the southwest corner of Clew Bay in County Mayo, Ireland. It is home to Sancta Maria College and the Gráinne O'Malley Interpretive Centre.TransportRoad accessLouisburgh is located on the R335 regional road. It can be approached from Westport (13 miles) or from Leenane (19 miles). Both approaches are stunning as the former passes along the beautiful Clew Bay on one side and Croagh Patrick on the other while the latter passes through lake and mountain scenery past Doo Lough and Delphi Lodge.Public transportBus servicesBus Éireann local route 450 Louisburgh-Lecanvey-Westport provides two to three journeys in each direction daily except Sundays. On Thursdays the route extends west to Killadoon.Rail accessThe nearest rail services may be accessed at Westport railway station approximately 24 km distant. There are several trains a day from Westport to Dublin Heuston via Athlone.