Angela and Gerry's Guidebook for Connemara
Sightseeing
Steeped in history and culture, I've been to two of the tree islands. On Inismore, you get to see Dun Aengus an iron age fort on the edge of a 100meter high cliff dating back to 1100 BC.
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Aran Islands
Steeped in history and culture, I've been to two of the tree islands. On Inismore, you get to see Dun Aengus an iron age fort on the edge of a 100meter high cliff dating back to 1100 BC.
Beautiful village, with restaurants, pubs, traditional music and depending on the week, arts festivals. There is also a lovely sandy beach.
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Roundstone
Beautiful village, with restaurants, pubs, traditional music and depending on the week, arts festivals. There is also a lovely sandy beach.
It is a Benedictine monastery founded in 1920 on the grounds of Kylemore Castle, built as a private home for the family of Mitchell Henry, a wealthy doctor from London
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Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Garden
Kylemore AbbeyIt is a Benedictine monastery founded in 1920 on the grounds of Kylemore Castle, built as a private home for the family of Mitchell Henry, a wealthy doctor from London
It is the 'capital' of Connemara, plenty of pubs, shops and stores. Great views of the Twelve Bens on the drive there.
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Clifden
It is the 'capital' of Connemara, plenty of pubs, shops and stores. Great views of the Twelve Bens on the drive there.
A beautiful little town, I really enjoyed the Killary 90 Minute Cruise where I learned about Ireland's only Fjord and saw some dolphins.
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Leenaun
A beautiful little town, I really enjoyed the Killary 90 Minute Cruise where I learned about Ireland's only Fjord and saw some dolphins.
It is an absolutely amazing drive from Knock to Oughterard! It takes about 45 minutes but you see spectacular views as you cross the hills, valleys, forests, streams and boglands.
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Oughterard
It is an absolutely amazing drive from Knock to Oughterard! It takes about 45 minutes but you see spectacular views as you cross the hills, valleys, forests, streams and boglands.
I found The Mart to be very interesting where customs have lasted through the centuries from sheep farmers making deals at a bar counter to sheep and pony fairs outside on the crossroads.
Maam Cross
I found The Mart to be very interesting where customs have lasted through the centuries from sheep farmers making deals at a bar counter to sheep and pony fairs outside on the crossroads.
I found it interesting to find out more about Padraic Pearse and his deep interest in the Irish language and how he was influenced in this beautiful place.
Rosmuck
I found it interesting to find out more about Padraic Pearse and his deep interest in the Irish language and how he was influenced in this beautiful place.
Corrib Cruises
1 Pier RoadRossaveal (Ferry Crossroad) station
Ferry to the Aran Islands
Food Scene
An Cuan
Main Street Garden Villa Chinese Restaurant
The Courthouse Cafe
Furnace RoadGood for breakfast or lunch
Bia Blasta
Great for breakfast and lunch (has wifi)
Blackberry Restaurant
This is our favorite restaurant
O'Gradys on the Pier
Good seafood
Donnelly's of Barna Bar & Seafood Restaurant
Good seafood
Great breakfast, lunch or dinners
Pizza is awesome there
Lovely bakery
Good take out meals in the bakery
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The Twelve Hotel Galway
Barna RoadGreat breakfast, lunch or dinners
Pizza is awesome there
Lovely bakery
Good take out meals in the bakery
Drinks & Nightlife
This is a bar, shop and petrol station
It's a quiet place unless there is a band playing that night. You can ask Patrick Feeney
Tigh Plunkett
This is a bar, shop and petrol station
It's a quiet place unless there is a band playing that night. You can ask Patrick Feeney
Beal Dorais ag An Chistin
Main StreetSometimes Traditional Music
Arts & Culture
Galway City
Galway City Museum
Spanish ParadeShopping
Eyre Square Centre
Eyre SquareThis is the closest big supermarket and it's where we do our grocery shopping. You can also buy wine and beer there too. Some days they have fresh fish (call first).
EUROSPAR
An Cheathrú RuaThis is the closest big supermarket and it's where we do our grocery shopping. You can also buy wine and beer there too. Some days they have fresh fish (call first).
Parks & Nature
Connemara National Park
We climbed Diamond Hill and loved it!