For golfers planning a trip to Ireland, basing yourself in a county town like Castlebar gives quick access to a wide range of courses across the west. Choose accommodation that is centrally located so you can easily reach local tee times, organise transport and relax after a round. Staying in a family-run hotel offers personal service, an on-site restaurant for hearty meals and straightforward logistics such as parking and luggage storage. Use town-centre hotels as a staging point: arrive the evening before your first tee time, confirm local course reservations in advance, and ask staff for practical local directions. This approach reduces travel stress between rounds and lets you enjoy both golf and the character of County Mayo between sessions on the course.