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Autumn runs deep in Connemara Connemara is about to enter one of its most
The clear salt water that surrounds us is at its
glorious months when the sun shines lower
warmest now, making up for the fresher days,
across the beautiful colours of the bog with
and dipping in is still exhilarating though
hints of autumn bronze and echoes of summer
altogether more bearable and never regretted.
greens, bursts of orange mombritia set fire to the road sides along with patchwork blankets of vibrantly clashing yellow gorse and purple heathers. The hedgerows are full of blackberries while mushrooms scent the
Eating a gutsy seafood chowder, Irish stew or a bowl of local mussels is the perfect way to warm up after a swim or a mountain walk. You find yourself glowing from the inside out.
pockets of woodland. Visiting the region at this
The Clifden Arts Festival will continue its 43
time is truly special, there is a peaceful lull that
year uninterrupted run from the 17th to the
descends, a profound sense of calm can be felt in
22nd September. Although this will be a more
the villages, on the roads, beaches and headlands as the frenzy of summer dissipates. Colours run deeper at this time of year, slanting light and earlier sunsets make the mountains glow, they seem even more clearly etched. Taking to the hills and mountains on fresh September days is the most inspiring time, looking out across the panorama of bogs, lakes
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...bursts of orange mombritia set fire to the road sides
subdued version of its cultured self, music may be heard once again, art will be on view and stories
will be told albeit in a more muted fashion. The programme is still in flux so keep an eye on the website for updates.
and valleys to the Atlantic from a mountain top
So enjoy Connemara, enjoy the community
in that clear early autumn light is invigorating,
and enjoy the festival but, most importantly,
thrilling. Turf fires from isolated homesteads
remember, safety first this autumn, we remind
will offer up delicate plumes of fragrant smoke
everyone to think of the more vulnerable in
against the cooler evening skies and the scent of
our communities. Keep washing your hands,
these mixed with fresh air is pure Connemara.
wearing masks and social distancing.
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