Suzanne’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Leenane is a unique village which lies close to the border of Galway and Mayo - from here there are unforgettable views of the Killary Fjord and the Mweelrea and Ben Gorm mountains. You can take a trip down the Fjord on a Catamaran - The Connemara Lady and enjoy a 90 minute guided tour giving all the history of the area going back to Famine times. It is possible to dine on board, have a guinness or just soak in the views.
Leenane also has a very nice craft shop and cafe - The Wool and Sheep Musuem and demonstrations to see how the sheep's wool is made into yarn and cloth are available here.
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Killary Fjord
Leenane is a unique village which lies close to the border of Galway and Mayo - from here there are unforgettable views of the Killary Fjord and the Mweelrea and Ben Gorm mountains. You can take a trip down the Fjord on a Catamaran - The Connemara Lady and enjoy a 90 minute guided tour giving all the history of the area going back to Famine times. It is possible to dine on board, have a guinness or just soak in the views.
Leenane also has a very nice craft shop and cafe - The Wool and Sheep Musuem and demonstrations to see how the sheep's wool is made into yarn and cloth are available here.
On the shores of Galway Bay lies this picturesque village in the Gaeltacht area - which is Irish speaking. You will find a wonderful Craft Village here, some bars and restaurants and a nice beach -Trá na mBan. There is a nice picnic area here also overlooking the water.
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Spiddal
On the shores of Galway Bay lies this picturesque village in the Gaeltacht area - which is Irish speaking. You will find a wonderful Craft Village here, some bars and restaurants and a nice beach -Trá na mBan. There is a nice picnic area here also overlooking the water.
You cannot leave Connemara without a visit to Kylemore Abbey. The beautiful walled garden is the place to wander around and after visit the Tea House here for a relaxing chat and cuppa. Kylemore Abbey was originally built as a Castle in 1867. You can visit the restored rooms of the Abbey and Gothic Church. The scenery here is wonderful, so dont forget your camera. There is also a very nice restaurant and coffee shop on the grounds - the apple pie and cream is delicious. This is a very popular tourist attraction, so booking in advance is advised
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Tu viện Kylemore & Vườn tường Victorian
Kylemore AbbeyYou cannot leave Connemara without a visit to Kylemore Abbey. The beautiful walled garden is the place to wander around and after visit the Tea House here for a relaxing chat and cuppa. Kylemore Abbey was originally built as a Castle in 1867. You can visit the restored rooms of the Abbey and Gothic Church. The scenery here is wonderful, so dont forget your camera. There is also a very nice restaurant and coffee shop on the grounds - the apple pie and cream is delicious. This is a very popular tourist attraction, so booking in advance is advised
Overlooking Clifden Bay and the islands of Inishturk and Turbot Island. Take a drive along this road and climb to over 150 meters - see amazing panoramic views around Clifden. On a clear day the views are spectacular.
Sky Road
Sky RoadOverlooking Clifden Bay and the islands of Inishturk and Turbot Island. Take a drive along this road and climb to over 150 meters - see amazing panoramic views around Clifden. On a clear day the views are spectacular.
Visit this interactive exhibition in Rosmuc, which showcases the area's unique landscape and history to great effect. The former summer home of Padraig Pearse is a national heritage site and can be seen here. There is also a small coffee shop.
Pearse Cottage
Visit this interactive exhibition in Rosmuc, which showcases the area's unique landscape and history to great effect. The former summer home of Padraig Pearse is a national heritage site and can be seen here. There is also a small coffee shop.
A costal village approx. 40 minutes drive from here. There is a beautiful beach Coral Strand you should visit and maybe take a picnic and enjoy the fresh air and beautiful scenery.
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Carraroe
A costal village approx. 40 minutes drive from here. There is a beautiful beach Coral Strand you should visit and maybe take a picnic and enjoy the fresh air and beautiful scenery.
Walk
This is a blanket bog in the area of Derrygimbla on the Wild Atlantic Way. It is a looped walk with interactive information boards - the area is significant for two reasons, Firstly, the first non-stop transatlantic flight by Alcock and Brown which came from Newfoundland in Canada ended here in the bog, when the courageous aviators landed their Vickers Vimy biplane here in 1919. Secondly, Derrygimbla was the site chosen by the inventor Guglielmo Marconi to build his permanent radio station where he transmitted the first transatlantic radio signal in 1907. This area is wonderful - the pathways lead you around the bog where you can see Bog Cotton, wild flowers and fauna, sheep grazing and an unforgettable wild landscape. The walk takes approx. 1.5 hrs. We regularly visit here as a family and enjoy a picnic after or a visit to a coffee shop in nearby Clifden town.
Derrygimla
This is a blanket bog in the area of Derrygimbla on the Wild Atlantic Way. It is a looped walk with interactive information boards - the area is significant for two reasons, Firstly, the first non-stop transatlantic flight by Alcock and Brown which came from Newfoundland in Canada ended here in the bog, when the courageous aviators landed their Vickers Vimy biplane here in 1919. Secondly, Derrygimbla was the site chosen by the inventor Guglielmo Marconi to build his permanent radio station where he transmitted the first transatlantic radio signal in 1907. This area is wonderful - the pathways lead you around the bog where you can see Bog Cotton, wild flowers and fauna, sheep grazing and an unforgettable wild landscape. The walk takes approx. 1.5 hrs. We regularly visit here as a family and enjoy a picnic after or a visit to a coffee shop in nearby Clifden town.
Roundstone is an attractive harbour village perched on the edge of the Atlantic. There are a number of coffee shops and restaurants here and during summer many events take place - a pony show, a dog show and a weekly Sunday farmer's Market.
There is a very good children's playground overlooking the water. Just outside this village on the road to Clifden there are two amazing beaches - the spectacular crescent shaped beaches of Gurteen and Dogs Bay. We highly recommend you take a picnic with you, walk along these two beautiful beaches, take a swim or just dip your feet and finish off the trip with a warm tea/coffee and some treats. Lovely place to visit all year round.
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Roundstone
Roundstone is an attractive harbour village perched on the edge of the Atlantic. There are a number of coffee shops and restaurants here and during summer many events take place - a pony show, a dog show and a weekly Sunday farmer's Market.
There is a very good children's playground overlooking the water. Just outside this village on the road to Clifden there are two amazing beaches - the spectacular crescent shaped beaches of Gurteen and Dogs Bay. We highly recommend you take a picnic with you, walk along these two beautiful beaches, take a swim or just dip your feet and finish off the trip with a warm tea/coffee and some treats. Lovely place to visit all year round.
Entry to the park is free. There is a cafe, children's playground and picnic area, an exhibition in the Visitors Centre and guided walks if you wish to learn more about the biodiversity of the Park. You can also do self guided walks and see some Connemara Ponies and donkeys and cattle here. Diamond Hill will impress you. Its possible to climb to the top and the views from the top on a clear day are absolutely stunning. You will see the Twelve Pins, Partry and Sheffrey mountains and stunning seascapes of northwest Connemara and also Kylemore Abbey. Appropriate footwear and clothing is required if you intend to climb Diamond Hill.
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Công viên quốc gia Connemara
Entry to the park is free. There is a cafe, children's playground and picnic area, an exhibition in the Visitors Centre and guided walks if you wish to learn more about the biodiversity of the Park. You can also do self guided walks and see some Connemara Ponies and donkeys and cattle here. Diamond Hill will impress you. Its possible to climb to the top and the views from the top on a clear day are absolutely stunning. You will see the Twelve Pins, Partry and Sheffrey mountains and stunning seascapes of northwest Connemara and also Kylemore Abbey. Appropriate footwear and clothing is required if you intend to climb Diamond Hill.
Explore the enchanting woodland around Ballynahinch Estate with over 6km of walking trails along the Ballynahinch River and Lake- suitable for all abilities. There is an abundance of nature to be seen here - you can watch the salmon and trout leaping in the Owenmore River. The Railway Loop follows the path of the old Galway to Clifden railway line and runs along the river to reveal sublime views of Ballynahinch Castle.
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Ballynahinch Castle
Explore the enchanting woodland around Ballynahinch Estate with over 6km of walking trails along the Ballynahinch River and Lake- suitable for all abilities. There is an abundance of nature to be seen here - you can watch the salmon and trout leaping in the Owenmore River. The Railway Loop follows the path of the old Galway to Clifden railway line and runs along the river to reveal sublime views of Ballynahinch Castle.
Food scene
There is a great Food Truck located 5km south of Leenane along the Wild Atlantic Way, and the views from this place are unbeatable. Local produce is used, all dishes are homemade and the taste is amazing. A favourite of ours is the dish of mussels - which are grown along the killary harbour - the freshest you will ever taste! The is limited seating outside - perfect for dining al fresco.
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Killary Fjord
There is a great Food Truck located 5km south of Leenane along the Wild Atlantic Way, and the views from this place are unbeatable. Local produce is used, all dishes are homemade and the taste is amazing. A favourite of ours is the dish of mussels - which are grown along the killary harbour - the freshest you will ever taste! The is limited seating outside - perfect for dining al fresco.
This is the oldest pub in all of Connemara. If you like seafood come here to try the unmissable seafood chowder. There is a full restaurant and bar and also a cafe. Very popular during summer months, so be sure to make a reservation
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O'Dowd's Seafood Bar and Restaurant
Main StreetThis is the oldest pub in all of Connemara. If you like seafood come here to try the unmissable seafood chowder. There is a full restaurant and bar and also a cafe. Very popular during summer months, so be sure to make a reservation
In the centre of Oughterard Village on the shores of Lough Corrib you will find this wonderful restaurant - a favourite of ours - under its thatched roof, with its cosy fire and unique surroundings its the perfect spot to dine for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Great menu.
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Powers Thatched Pub
Main StreetIn the centre of Oughterard Village on the shores of Lough Corrib you will find this wonderful restaurant - a favourite of ours - under its thatched roof, with its cosy fire and unique surroundings its the perfect spot to dine for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Great menu.
This seafood restaurant is very popular. The cosy ambiance and excellent food will be sure to satisfy all diners. They also serve a sumptuous meat and vegetarian menu.
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Mitchell's Restaurant
Market StreetThis seafood restaurant is very popular. The cosy ambiance and excellent food will be sure to satisfy all diners. They also serve a sumptuous meat and vegetarian menu.
This is our local Restaurant and Bar and is located along the Wild Atlantic Way just 10 minutes from the cottage.The varied menu offers seafood dishes, sizzling chicken, vegetarian options and snacks. You can also call in to visit the wonderful craft shop at this venue.
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Glynsk House
This is our local Restaurant and Bar and is located along the Wild Atlantic Way just 10 minutes from the cottage.The varied menu offers seafood dishes, sizzling chicken, vegetarian options and snacks. You can also call in to visit the wonderful craft shop at this venue.
Ireland's first Food Economusee, offers visitors regular tastings of the best quality smoked salmon. Tours include filleting and slicing demonstrations along with explanations of smoking techniques followed by tasting of smoked salmon on Irish stoneground bread. There is a factory shop also selling Connemara Smokehouse products.
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Connemara Smokehouse & Visitor Centre
Ireland's first Food Economusee, offers visitors regular tastings of the best quality smoked salmon. Tours include filleting and slicing demonstrations along with explanations of smoking techniques followed by tasting of smoked salmon on Irish stoneground bread. There is a factory shop also selling Connemara Smokehouse products.
This is one of our favourite places to eat - its warm and cosy and has a great menu including summer seafood specials, traditional Fish and Chips, Beef and Guinness Stew, burgers, vegetarian and gluten free options all homemade. You can also get oven baked take away pizzas. Traditional music sessions in the evenings.
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Guys Bar & Snug
Main StreetThis is one of our favourite places to eat - its warm and cosy and has a great menu including summer seafood specials, traditional Fish and Chips, Beef and Guinness Stew, burgers, vegetarian and gluten free options all homemade. You can also get oven baked take away pizzas. Traditional music sessions in the evenings.
Our local bar serving food all day. Takeaway food available also. Traditional music sessions regularly held here.
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Tigh Mheaic
Our local bar serving food all day. Takeaway food available also. Traditional music sessions regularly held here.
On the Wild Atlantic Way Coynes Bar and Bistro serves wonderful food. Great views from the Bar.
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Coyne's Bar & Bistro
On the Wild Atlantic Way Coynes Bar and Bistro serves wonderful food. Great views from the Bar.