Sorcha's Guidebook

Sorcha
Sorcha's Guidebook

Sightseeing

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Connemara National Park
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Beautiful Tidal island accessible by beach and road during low tide,the flora and fauna is truly breathtaking, the scenery is spectacular, on a fine day you may even be treated to the very special sound of the corncrake, the history of the island is also worth googling as is was once home to the monastic settlement of St. Feichin, the ruins of the old church is still there and St. Feichin’s Holy Well, Tim Robinson has written about this island during his time here in a Connemara
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Omey Island Bay Beach
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Beautiful Tidal island accessible by beach and road during low tide,the flora and fauna is truly breathtaking, the scenery is spectacular, on a fine day you may even be treated to the very special sound of the corncrake, the history of the island is also worth googling as is was once home to the monastic settlement of St. Feichin, the ruins of the old church is still there and St. Feichin’s Holy Well, Tim Robinson has written about this island during his time here in a Connemara
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Killary Fjord
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This is more than just the sight of the landing of Alcock and Brown on the first ever transatlantic flight , it is also the sight of the Marconi station where the first ever trans Atlantic wireless communications were transmitted from. Well worth a visit lovely walk also around the sight again lovely flora and fauna, the birds and flowers the wetlands and the sheep. Nice walk with children also very manageable and lots of information along the trail.
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Alcock and Brown Landing Site
Marconi Street
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This is more than just the sight of the landing of Alcock and Brown on the first ever transatlantic flight , it is also the sight of the Marconi station where the first ever trans Atlantic wireless communications were transmitted from. Well worth a visit lovely walk also around the sight again lovely flora and fauna, the birds and flowers the wetlands and the sheep. Nice walk with children also very manageable and lots of information along the trail.
Clifden Castle
Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Garden
Kylemore Abbey
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Ulwazi lwe-Brigit no-Cafe
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Ballynahinch Castle
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Westport
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Inishbofin Ferry
R379
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Killary Sheep Farm
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The Sheep and Wool Centre
I-Aasleagh Falls
St.Patrick’s pilgrimage, the saint is believed to have stopped here on his travels, it’s a great walk into the valley and the views are spectacular
Maumeen
St.Patrick’s pilgrimage, the saint is believed to have stopped here on his travels, it’s a great walk into the valley and the views are spectacular
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Galway Cathedral
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Knock Shrine
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Aran Island Ferries Ros a' Mhíl Terminal
R372
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This is where you will get the best view of the Clifden area, lovely for a bike ride or drive from Clifden,
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Sky Road
Sky Road
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This is where you will get the best view of the Clifden area, lovely for a bike ride or drive from Clifden,

Sports and leisure

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Connemara Golf Club
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Wildlands
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Clifden Boat Club
The Point Pony Trekking & Horse Riding Centre
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Mannion Bike Hire
Bridge Street
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Cleggan Beach Riding Centre
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Great day out for young children
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Loughwell Farm Park
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Great day out for young children
A greet trip out to sea on this boat, you are sure to catch something, see dolphins and maybe some shark along the way,
Bluewater Fishing
A greet trip out to sea on this boat, you are sure to catch something, see dolphins and maybe some shark along the way,
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Scubadive West
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Killary Adventure Company
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Food scene

Connemara Smokehouse & Visitor Centre
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Beautiful fresh seafood right on our door step, the red wagon is opened daily for the summer, you can take it away or eat right by the sea shore oyster farm, you may even bring your own bottle of wine along to enjoy your meal
Doon Castle Oysters
Beautiful fresh seafood right on our door step, the red wagon is opened daily for the summer, you can take it away or eat right by the sea shore oyster farm, you may even bring your own bottle of wine along to enjoy your meal
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Olivers Seafood Bar
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The Woodfield Hotel
Market Street
Lovely intimate setting with a huge selection of fine wines and a great bar man to help you select a wine, the food is also very good.
Lamplight Wine Bar
Market Street
Lovely intimate setting with a huge selection of fine wines and a great bar man to help you select a wine, the food is also very good.
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Mitchell's Restaurant
Market Street
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O'Dowd's Seafood Bar and Restaurant
Main Street
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Near the Connemara golf links, this pub has a great food menu, well worth a visit if your in the locality, indoor and a large out door dining area
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Keogh's Bar and Restaurant - Ballyconneely
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Near the Connemara golf links, this pub has a great food menu, well worth a visit if your in the locality, indoor and a large out door dining area
Based on the national park lots of lovely fresh ingredients and homemade cakes on offer
The Hungry Hiker Cafe
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Based on the national park lots of lovely fresh ingredients and homemade cakes on offer
Lovely café at the foot of Diamond hill in the Connemara national park, beautiful fresh foods
The Wild Goat Cafe
Lovely café at the foot of Diamond hill in the Connemara national park, beautiful fresh foods
Based on Tully Cross on the Renvyle peninsula, has a good selection of quality food and a good pint
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Paddy Coynes Pub
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Based on Tully Cross on the Renvyle peninsula, has a good selection of quality food and a good pint
Another great pub/ restaurant is in the village of letterfrack nice fresh seafood
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Veldons Seafarer Bar & Restaurant
Main street
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Another great pub/ restaurant is in the village of letterfrack nice fresh seafood
The Abbey has it all, a great day sight seeing, beautiful gift shop a café in the walled gardens and also a really good restaurant. You can tour the castle itself and the nearby Gothic Church in the grounds.
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Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Garden
Kylemore Abbey
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The Abbey has it all, a great day sight seeing, beautiful gift shop a café in the walled gardens and also a really good restaurant. You can tour the castle itself and the nearby Gothic Church in the grounds.
Located right on the square in Clifden, ideal if you would like to sit outside and get a feel for the busy little town square or a very cozy indoor seated area light and bright, the restaurant upstairs is open nightly
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E J Kings Bar & Restaurant
Market Square
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Located right on the square in Clifden, ideal if you would like to sit outside and get a feel for the busy little town square or a very cozy indoor seated area light and bright, the restaurant upstairs is open nightly
Looking for something a bit different and interesting this will tickle your tastebuds. Located at n the Alcock and Brown Hotel 🏨 on the square in Clifden.
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The Sea Hare
Market Square
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Looking for something a bit different and interesting this will tickle your tastebuds. Located at n the Alcock and Brown Hotel 🏨 on the square in Clifden.
Beautiful fresh cooked meals and bakery highly recommend this small cafe right next to the national park
Kabo Café
Beautiful fresh cooked meals and bakery highly recommend this small cafe right next to the national park

Shopping

Located in the town square. Beautiful selection of fused glass gifts, made on site, most pieces have a local story or vibe to it .
Connemara Blue
Located in the town square. Beautiful selection of fused glass gifts, made on site, most pieces have a local story or vibe to it .
Award winning boutique, with a great selection of smart/casual clothing, with a nod to sustainable materials, really nice quality timeless pieces.
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Ohh! By Gum
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Award winning boutique, with a great selection of smart/casual clothing, with a nod to sustainable materials, really nice quality timeless pieces.
Love Vintage
R341
The clue is in the name, everything you need to know about Connemara, local produce and gifts available, they also have an electric bike hire shop.
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All Things Connemara
Market Street
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The clue is in the name, everything you need to know about Connemara, local produce and gifts available, they also have an electric bike hire shop.
We also have a shop at the square Clifden
O'Dalaigh Jewellers - Cliffs of Moher
Main Street
We also have a shop at the square Clifden
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Hehirs Of Clifden
Market Street
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Stanley & Sons
Market Street
Clifden Bookshop
Main Street

Pubs

Great pint of Guinness here , they also have pool table and darts,
The Pier Bar Cleggan Connemara
Great pint of Guinness here , they also have pool table and darts,
Located 5min drive from the house, shop , post office, bar and food daily, overlooking Omey strand great location
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Sweeney's Strand Bar
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Located 5min drive from the house, shop , post office, bar and food daily, overlooking Omey strand great location
Live traditional music every weekend,
Newmans Bar
Live traditional music every weekend,
Late bar with great music
Mullarkey’s Bar
Late bar with great music

Festivals

Clifden Arts Festival
Unit 1 Bridge Street
Connemara Pony Sales
Galway Road