County Mayo in the Western region of Ireland is where you will find the village of Knock. The tranquil community is most well known for being the location of a holy apparition of the Virgin Mary and Joseph in the late 18s. If you intend to visit the infamous Knock Shrine, not to mention various other landmarks, you're best hiring a car in Knock. You can be at the National Museum of Ireland - Country Life, in half an hour and learn about Irish heritage and see some incredible exhibitions.
Lough Carra is an impressive limestone lake which is only 60ft deep and 40 minutes away from Knock by car. Due it being so shallow, trout can be caught all around it which is ideal for anyone who is interested in fishing. Due to the location of the Knock, you can reach Galway city in just over an hour when you rent a car in Knock. When in that area of Ireland, you really need to put some time aside to admire the grand architecture of Galway Cathedral. All whom visit describe it as an oasis of calm.