Mel and Ady’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Beautiful spot for a drive. Omey island is a must see. Top tip, leave the car behind on the mainland and take a walk around Omey island. There is an historic settlement and amazing beaches out there. Truly stunning. Enjoy a pint in Sweeney's after a long walk!
Claddaghduff
Beautiful spot for a drive. Omey island is a must see. Top tip, leave the car behind on the mainland and take a walk around Omey island. There is an historic settlement and amazing beaches out there. Truly stunning. Enjoy a pint in Sweeney's after a long walk!
If you are lucky enough to get some fine weather, Rosadillisk is the perfect spot to soak up some rays and look out over the Atlantic. If you're brave enough, get in for a dip, you will feel amazing after it. Why not bring a picnic from Norah's Cottage with you. Just ask and we can pack you something delicious!
Rossadillisk
If you are lucky enough to get some fine weather, Rosadillisk is the perfect spot to soak up some rays and look out over the Atlantic. If you're brave enough, get in for a dip, you will feel amazing after it. Why not bring a picnic from Norah's Cottage with you. Just ask and we can pack you something delicious!
The scenic village of Cleggan is a must see and is the port for trips to Inisboffin. Cleggan is reachable from Norah's Cottage by car/ bike or by foot. Take the scenic route there via Aughrusbeg and the beautiful anchor beach.
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Cleggan
The scenic village of Cleggan is a must see and is the port for trips to Inisboffin. Cleggan is reachable from Norah's Cottage by car/ bike or by foot. Take the scenic route there via Aughrusbeg and the beautiful anchor beach.
A great day trip and a must see. Catch the ferry to Inishbofin from Cleggan pier, rent some bikes and savour some excellent food in either Iniswalla or Murrays. Don't forget to have a pint in Day's pub before you catch the ferry home. Bring your swimsuits, the beaches are fabulous out here.
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Inishbofin
A great day trip and a must see. Catch the ferry to Inishbofin from Cleggan pier, rent some bikes and savour some excellent food in either Iniswalla or Murrays. Don't forget to have a pint in Day's pub before you catch the ferry home. Bring your swimsuits, the beaches are fabulous out here.
Sweeney's is an institution around here and the heart of Claddaghduff village. Mary and Malachy run the pub which offers the usual drinks and a good lunch. Also there is a good convenience store and post office here. The Views over Omey strand are fabulous here.
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Sweeney's Strand Bar
Sweeney's is an institution around here and the heart of Claddaghduff village. Mary and Malachy run the pub which offers the usual drinks and a good lunch. Also there is a good convenience store and post office here. The Views over Omey strand are fabulous here.
AMAZING views from the top. If you get a clear day, leave early, bring a picnic and start the walk from the Connemara National park carpark. Do do the full walk, it probably takes about 1.5 hrs depending on fitness. The top part of the walk is steep so be prepared!
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Diamond Hill
AMAZING views from the top. If you get a clear day, leave early, bring a picnic and start the walk from the Connemara National park carpark. Do do the full walk, it probably takes about 1.5 hrs depending on fitness. The top part of the walk is steep so be prepared!
Food scene
Serving cracking lamb chops, local mussles and a great coffee, Misunderstood Heron is well worth a visit. Continue down to Killary village and enjoy a Guinness in Gaynor's which was featured in the epic film "The Field".
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Misunderstood Heron
Serving cracking lamb chops, local mussles and a great coffee, Misunderstood Heron is well worth a visit. Continue down to Killary village and enjoy a Guinness in Gaynor's which was featured in the epic film "The Field".
Oh wow the food here is divine, totally worth a trip to Inisboffin just to sample some some interesting street style food served out of an old bus.
Iniswalla
Oh wow the food here is divine, totally worth a trip to Inisboffin just to sample some some interesting street style food served out of an old bus.
The scenic village of Cleggan is a must see and is the port for trips to Inisboffin. Check out where the Seahare has popped up https://www.theseahare.ie/ Well worth a visit for lunch, coffee or dinner, a gourmet treat will be had! Cleggan is reachable from Norah's Cottage by car/ bike or by foot.
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The Sea Hare
Market SquareThe scenic village of Cleggan is a must see and is the port for trips to Inisboffin. Check out where the Seahare has popped up https://www.theseahare.ie/ Well worth a visit for lunch, coffee or dinner, a gourmet treat will be had! Cleggan is reachable from Norah's Cottage by car/ bike or by foot.
A solid favourite, serving up locally sourced seafood dishes like fish pie, Scallops, fish and chips, seafood chowder. Book ahead as it can get get quite busy in summer months.
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Mitchell's Restaurant
Market StreetA solid favourite, serving up locally sourced seafood dishes like fish pie, Scallops, fish and chips, seafood chowder. Book ahead as it can get get quite busy in summer months.
Guy's is a friendly lunch spot and is a great stop off point if you have come from exploring Dog's bay or the Alcock and Brown memorial.
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Guys Bar & Snug
Main StreetGuy's is a friendly lunch spot and is a great stop off point if you have come from exploring Dog's bay or the Alcock and Brown memorial.
Music
Mullarkey's bar is a top spot to catch some live music, look on their Facebook page to see if there are any upcoming events
Mullarkeys Bar
Church StreetMullarkey's bar is a top spot to catch some live music, look on their Facebook page to see if there are any upcoming events
In the Summer months, Lowry's is host to live traditional music every night and serve up excellent pints of Guinness :)
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Lowry's Irish Music and Whiskey Bar
Market StreetIn the Summer months, Lowry's is host to live traditional music every night and serve up excellent pints of Guinness :)