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In the City Galway
12 Reviews A rather strange thing has happened near the Spanish arch in Galway. A very smart and well made plaque has appeared on a wall proclaiming the founding of the GDR - the Galway Democratic Republic. I...
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Inland Galway
14 Reviews The beautiful village of Leenane, snugly situated at the head of Killary Harbour, is often aptly described as the 'Gateway to Connemara'. The roads from Maam, Clifden, and Westport meet at this point....
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On the Coast Galway
14 Reviews Cleggan is a small fishing village nestling at the head of Cleggan Bay, on Connemara's Atlantic Coast. This village is the departure point for ferry services to the islands of Inishbofin and...
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I know it sounds ghoulish but I stopped at a few cemetaries and it was interesting reading the inscriptions and relizing how much history was all around me. I shouldn't have to say but when visiting please respect the rules at all times and don't walk on the graves.
I sometimes question the wisdom of telling people about our favorite place in Ireland. After all, if too many people discover our secret gem, will it change? Still, no one should miss the wonders of the Aran Islands (off the coast of Galway). There are 3 islands: Inis Mor, Inis Meain and Inis Oirr. Of these, our favorite is Inis Meain. It is the middle island, both in location and size and is the least visited of all three. Inis Mor is lovely, though I wouldn't go there in summer as it gets about 3,000 visitors a day (and its average population is 1500 people)! Inis Oirr is also pleasant to visit, but a day trip suffices, in my opinion. It is Inis Meain that has captured our hearts for its variety and tranquility.Accessible by ferry or small plane, this island offers travelers lots to do - or the chance to do nothing at all! The island was a favorite locale of playwright JM Synge....
This is the cottage where Padraig Pearse, the poet and rebel, spent his summers in Connemara. There is nothing left of the original furniture, as everything was destroyed in a fire, but the local community has re-furnished it, and you can see some photos and other memorabilia from Padraig Pearse. Staff from the Heritage Service is on hand to talk to you about Padraig Pearse.Not interesting enough to make a big detour for it, but if you are in the area, you might as well stop and have a look. Admission is only around 2.50 Euro.
Well, it's not really off the beaten path, but on the contrary along the main road between Clifden and Oughterard. It is still easy to miss if you don't know that it's there. There is a big tourist shop in Recess with a huge car park, and while I always gave the shop a wide berth, you might stop at the car park for a few minutes and have a look at the monument of Connemara, and more specifically at the little plaque behind it. If you enlarge the picture you'll be able to read it. It's hilarious.
I love the song "The Fields of Athenry" and love the little village as much. Located just east of Galway City, it is a much different place. It is home to Athenry Castle built around 1235. This is one of the best preserved castles in all of Ireland.
just keep walking and you will come across lot's of history you weren't even awae of.old buildings are all over the irish countryside.
Park House Galway
2 Reviews and 658 Opinions I selected the Park House Hotel because it is very convenient to both the bus and train stations in...
Mainistir House Hostel Inishmore
66 Opinions
Clifden Station House Hotel Clifden
258 Opinions
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Q: Hi, We're going to be visiting Ireland at the end of August, staying in Clifden. We'd like to make a day trip to Carrigaholt...
A: The AA routeplanner is a very reliable site for working out routes and drivetimes: http://www2.aaireland.ie/routes_beta/ More so than sites such as...
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