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F O Y L E S GO O D S P I R I TS GENERATIONS OF HOSPITALITY EST 1835 F I N E W I N E S BAR · VENUE · CRAIC · MUSIC LOCALLY SOURCED DISHES - BOOKING ADVISABLE MAIN STREET CLIFDEN 095 21801 MULLARKEY’SBAR RESTAURANTMARCONI Place yourHolidayHomeinourhands CALL YVONNE 095 22669 VISIT connemaralettings.ie Let's go together Since 2005, it’s been our privilege to help visitors plot a course through the colours, textures, and flavours of our wild and beautiful home. Whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned visitor, we hope these pages can do the same for you. You’ve made it this far – now, let What’s On take you even further into the heart of Connemara. Contents Live Music 3 Events & Festivals 4 Walk of the Month 5 Activities & Attractions 6-9 Places to Visit 10-11 Clifden Map 12 Connemara Map 13 Cycle Routes & Beaches 13 Drives & Day Tours 14-15 What’s On the Menu? 16-19 What's in Store? 20-23 Useful Information 24 Editors Jonathan Powell and Amanda Burke Designer Lucy Jackson lucyjacksondesign.com Additional Copywriting Hilary White @HAWhiteK Contact Us jonathan@whatson.ie Front Cover Derrygimlagh Lake Disclaimer: Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the contents presented in this guide, neither What's On® nor its publishers can be held liable for any loss, damage or injury arising from the reliance upon the contents of this guide. Page 2. Welcome to Connemara. 'Wherever you go, go with all your heart'. Confucius
RESTORE YOUR MIND & BODY WITH OUR VOYA ORGANIC SEAWEED TREATMENTS Seaweed Baths & SpaConnemara Sands BEACH HOTEL SPA SOUPS - SALADSLUNCHSANDWICHES@ Connemara Sands Hotel Enjoy access to the wonderful Mannin Bay Beach BALLYCONNEELY CALL 095 23030 Visit connemarasands-hotel.com PIZZAS - SEAFOOD 3 Floors of Dining & The Terrace Market Square, Clifden, Co. Galway T:095 21330 W:ejkings.com E.J. Kings Restaurant Upstairs Serving A la Carte from 6pm til late Bar LiveservedfoodalldayMusicNightly What's On Live music schedule Venue Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday E.J. King's advert above 9.30-11.30pm An entertaining mix of traditional and country music 9.30-11.30pm An entertaining mix of traditional and country music 9.30-11.30pm An entertaining mix of traditional and country music 9.30-11.30pm An entertaining mix of traditional and country music 10-12pm An entertaining mix of traditional and country music 10-12pm An entertaining mix of traditional and country music 9-11pm An entertaining mix of traditional and country music Kylemore Abbey See advert opposite 2pm Irish songs from local musician in the Neo-Gothic Church 2pm Traditional Irish harpist in the stunning Neo-Gothic Church Lowry's advert page 13 10pm Amazing Mix of upbeat Irish & Contemporary Music 10pm Energetic Irish Folk Music & Tunes 10pm Legendary Mix of Irish Ballads & Contemporary Music 10pm Irish and Contemporary Music with a Celtic Twist! 10pm Legendary Mix of Irish Folk Ballads & Contemporary 10pm Amazing Mix of upbeat Irish Contemporary& Music 7-9pm Lively Classic Irish & Folk Music 9.30-12pm Legendary Irish and Contemporary Music Mullarkey's See advert opposite 9.30pm Live music session Trad folk &bluegrasscountryrhythmblues 9.30pm Open Singerssessionplayers poets dancers jokers & chancers, all welcome 9.30pm Live music session Tradfolk &bluegrasscountryrythmblues 9.30pm Trad Session 11pm Live jazz funk soul & motown 9.30pm Live traditional & country music ballads & foot tappers Oliver's Bar advert page 24 9pm Traditional music and ballad's session, musician's welcome Station House Hotel advert page 12 9pm Relax in the Foyer to the sound of the Piano 9pm From Mendelson to Mercury on the Foyer Piano 9pm Relax in the Foyer to the sound of the Piano 9pm From Mendelson to Mercury on the Foyer Piano 9pm Relax in the Foyer to the sound of the Piano 9pm From Mendelson to Mercury on the Foyer Piano advertHotelWoodfieldpage18 10pm Lively Country Music 9 -11 SEPT 2022 CLEGGAN FRINGE FESTIVAL CLEGGAN All events are free Various Outstandingvenueslive gigs Kids & family fun day Saturday For further information follow us on Facebook or Instagram Experts say it's now possible to carry a tune and 2 pints of stout at the same time. Page 3
When Friday 16th September 9pm Where Clifden Town Hall
Inspirational Friendships
When Wednesday 21st September at 7pm Where West Connemara Sports and Leisure Centre
Widely celebrated as the "first-family of gospel music" in Richmond, Virginia, they have been blowing the roof off performance stages for nearly six decades, backed by their rock-solid house-shaking rhythm section with electric energy and spirit. When Tuesday 20th September 20th 12pm Where Clifden Station House Theatre When Friday 23rd September 7pm Where West Connemara Sports and Leisure Centre
When Friday 16th September 7pm Where St. Joseph's Church Margaret Atwood in conversation with Elaine Feeney One of the world's most acclaimed writers, the award-winning Canadian novelist, poet, and literary critic shares stories of her life and work with Elaine Feeney. Her latest novel is the long-awaited sequel to The Handmaid’s Tale, now an award-winning TV series.
The voice of Rita Connolly has been featured in the music of Shaun Davey for over 40 years. Performing songs he composed for her, each inspired by the beauty and emotional depth of her singing, and joined by three musical friends.
Clifden Historical Walking Tours When Tues & Thurs Where Clifden Station House Hotel More connemaragirlpublications.com Culture Night When Friday 23rd Sept. Where Various More culturenight.ie
Known as “The Galway Boy”, and one of Ireland’s top entertainers, born and raised in the town of Portumna he began singing from an early age, continuously honing his craft and performing local shows to eventually become the entertainer he is today.
Connemara, a place to dream and quiet the soul Far Calls - a Tristan Heanue film
Autumn Connemara Mountain Walking Festival
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When 10th -11th Sept. Where Leenane More
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A new work by the actor/film director is a collaboration with artist and actor Olwen Fouéré, is based on the closing moments of “riverrun”, Fouéré’s acclaimed adaptation of the voice of the river in 'Finnegans Wake' by James Joyce, the river’s final farewell as she dissolves into the great ocean of time.
When 23rd - 25th Sept Where Inishbofin More inishbofin.com
When 9th - 11th Sept. Where Inishbofin Island More Inishbofin.com
Hail Thee: We Come in Reveries of Change Award-winning Connemara designer and creative director Alison Conneely presents a project commissioned by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), whose activities promote global standards for social justice, human rights and climate justice.
Carna Walking Festival
When Throughout the festival Where Festival Gallery at Station House Museum Mike Denver in concert
When 9th-11th Sept. Where Carna More Look for carnawalkingfestival on Facebook Inishbofin Set Dancing & Trad Weekend
Cultural highlights of the Clifden Arts Festival
Inishbofin Tidings - Story Telling Festival
When Monday 19th September 5pm Where Clifden Station House Theatre
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Main Street, Clifden 095 21038 millarsconnemara@gmail com millarsconemara ie Open 7 Days a Week FASHION • HOMEWARE • GIFTS A Unique Shopping Experience in Luxurious Surroundings Exceptional Customer Service Exclusive Irish Designed Knitwear and Fashion Collections, Accessories, Giftware, Occasional Furniture and many more Hidden Gems! T H E C A R R I A G E R E S T A U R A N T 095 21699 Dinner is Served Each Evening From 6:00pm Booking is Essential Clifden Station House Hotel, Galway Road, Clifden, Co. Galway,H71 AK52 walk of the month An Rian Ealaíne - Féile Ealaíon an Chlochán The Art Trail - Clifden Arts Festival Start/Finish Clifden Terrain Footpath Distance 1.7km approx. 2 hours approx INNER TOWN LOOP (Odd Numbers) 1 Arts Festival Office Resident Artist 3 Stanleys Deirdre Stephens 5 Stanleys Roisin O'Malley 7 Patricia O'Toole Joan Finnegan 9 Love Vintage Anna O. Dixon 11 Market 57 Olga Magliocco 13 Lamplight Birgit Lochmann 15 Whistlestop Aoife Dowd 17 Conn O'Mara Davina Johnson 19 Lowry's Carol Feeney 21 Darcy Twelve Shirley Copperwhite 23 EJ King's Lydia Brow 25 Clifden Pharmacy Maureen Mooney 27 Sullivan's Doris Lindemann 29 Pauline's Hairdresser Stephanie Coyne 31 Moran's Butcher Peter Huszti 33 Mannion Bike Hire Pauline Garavan 35 Ní Raighne Opticians Tania Grey The Art Trail is a numbered window exhibition taking place in Clifden Town as part of Clifden Arts Festival. Wherever you chose to start, one side of the street is the inner circle (even numbers) and the other is the outer circle (odd numbers) which run along Bridge Street, Market Street, Market Square, and Main Street. See Clifden map on page 12. Clifden Arts Festival wishes to acknowledge the cooperation of homes and business owners in support of the visual arts. The Art Trail runs from 15th - 25th September. OUTER TOWN LOOP (Even Numbers) 2 Hehirs Lelia Ni Chathmhaoil 4 Clifden Bike Shop Genevieve King 6 Walsh's Geraldine Folan 8 Ravi's Kathleen Furey 10 Post Office Eithna Joyce 12 Gannon's Stephanie McLoughlin 14 Digital Office Fiona Rock 16 12 Pins - Le Béret Kathleen Hinde 18 Vivianna Maries Diaz 20 Millar's Sally Anne Beirne 22 Millar's Phillipa McGuire 24 Off The Square Norah Brennan 26 Upstairs Downstairs Patricia Doyle 28 12 Pins Susie Sullivan 30 Bens Music Jess Walsh 32 The Little Tin House Shona Butler 34 The Furniture Store Caroline Jarrie STATION HOUSE COMPLEX 36 Ohh! By Gum Yvonne King / Ena Lavelle We're sorry you forgot your phone charger, you could instead try staring intermittently at your shoes for the rest of the evening Page 5
Ballynahinch’s sheltered network of pathways that skirt river, lake, and pristine woodland also boasts the first 6km of the much-anticipated Connemara Greenway. Walking is how we connect with a place and slow down to its frequency. For those wishing to tune into Connemara’s, there is no better way in which to do so.
The Derrigimlagh Looped Walk
Locate: See beach umbrella symbols on map page 13.
Get inspired and find your Connemara Indulge in one of life’s great treats & enjoy one of our picnics in the great outdoors To order your picnic call 095 31006 or email info@ballynahinch-castle.com Page 6. If a tree falls in a forest and no one is around to TikTok it, does it make a sound?
Journey outside and discover Connemara’s hidden gems
Connemara National Park and its hugely satisfying Diamond Hill loop is a must, as is the walkable and otherworldly island of Inishbofin. Clifden’s tranquil Beach Road takes you from town centre to ocean’s edge, passing close to the ruins of Clifden Castle.
Cycling is one of the best ways to drink in the peacefulness and sheer breadth of the Connemara landscape. Clifden Bike Shop have bikes for all inclinations, from electric and hybrid to children’s bikes, buggies, and tandems. Hire includes helmet, Hi-Viz, lock, route maps, and roadside assistance.
Locate: Clifden map #22, advert page 4 & 13.
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More information: See www.connemara.net Cycling & Bike Hire
Some of Europe’s most exquisite beaches are locat ed around the jagged coastline of Connemara. Each has its own character and layout, meaning endless options for exploring, beachcombing, swimming, rockpooling, walking, and more. The Coral Strand, on the Clifden to Ballyconneely road, is easily accessed and distinguished by its golden coral sand. Crystal blue waters and gentle dunes make nearby Mannin Bay a family favourite. Dog's Bay and Gurteen are sweeping coves that draw visitors to Roundstone from far and wide. North of Clifden, Omey Strand offers limitless freedom, while Glassilaun glistens like a discovered jewel. There are countless seclud ed spots waiting to be happened upon at the end of quiet boreens, whether it’s for sunny days with buckets and spades or bracing walks to blow away the cobwebs. Whatever the season and whatever the reason, clear Atlantic waters and sea air are an unbeatable tonic for body and mind.
Less than 5km south from Clifden, history and nature combine in remarkable fashion. This protected biodiversity area with lake-studded blanket bogs were both the jumping off point for the first trans-at lantic radio signal in 1907, as well as the landing site for the first non-stop transatlantic flight in 1919. A looped boardwalk with interactive information takes you through these world-changing events. Locate: Connemara map plane symbol.
Beaches
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Walking Endless miles of rugged coastline, islands, lakefilled hinterlands, and some fifty mountains across four ranges (the Twelve Bens, Maum Turks, Partry, and Sheffrey) – if Connemara doesn’t make your legs yearn to stretch themselves, nowhere will. All levels of fitness, speed, and ambition are catered for, whether its mountain peaks, forest pathways, bogland boardwalks, or sea-kissed headlands.
You mightn’t be booked in to stay at the Castle Hotel but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the pristine miniature kingdom that is the Ballynahinch Estate. A 16km network of pathways weaves through this truly remarkable Connemara wonderland of waters, woods and mountains. Afterwards, refreshment and log fires await at the hotel’s classy Fisherman’s Pub. An illustrated route map is available to download.
Locate: Connemara map #26, advert page 9.
Clifden Station House Leisure Centre
Locate: Clifden map #34.
Connemara Golf Links Designed by Eddie Hackett, this is one of the most scenic, natural links courses in the world. Its fairways and greens are interwoven through the rocky and rugged slopes, creating a uniquely remote and true championship links. Tom Watson, regarded as one of the greatest links players of all time, described the course as “spectacular”. Golf carts, rental clubs, practice facilities and expert tuition are available.
The Ballynahinch Estate
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www.guysbarclifden.com TAKEAWAYAVAILABLEMENU Connemara National Park Co.Letterfrack,Galway Park Centre: +353 (0)95 41054 Office: +353 (0)1 539 3157 Email: cnp@housing.gov.ie www.connemaranationalpark.ie Woodland Trails Diamond Hill Walks Outdoor Picnic Areas • Café • Playground Free Exhibition and AV Film Free Admission Open Daily – Year Round Hop aboard the Island Adventure, our new 240 passenger boat to Inishbofin from Cleggan Booking Advisable See timetable page 24 T: 095 45819 / 086 1718829 inishbofinislanddiscovery.com INISHBOFIN FERRY Beginners and advanced riders welcome We speak English, French and Dutch A.I.R.E. approved The Point Pony Trekking and Horse Riding Centre Closed on Sundays Ballyconneely, Co. Galway (beside beaches & Connemara Golf Links) T: 095 23685 / 087 246 8294 thepointponytrekkingcentre.com Discover Connemara's most stunning beaches and coastline on horseback Main Street, Clifden T: 095 22119 celticimpressions.com STUNNING WEDDING & ENGAGEMENT RINGS OGHAM BAR COLLECTION NAMES OR WORDS HANDCARVED IN THE OLDEST FORM OF IRISH WRITING SILVER & GOLD CELTIC CONTEMPORARY, VINTAGE SEA LIFE COLLECTIONS & MORE Gifts they will never forget O'Dalaigh Jewellers UNIQUE IN HandmadeIRELANDIn-StoreSince1973 Hills, mountains, hillocks, horns, pinnacles, summits—we've got ‘em all, go climb one, and take in a view or two. Page 7
When it comes to deep-sea angling, skipper John Brittain has a lifetime of experience. Who better, then, to bring you and your team for a day of Atlantic horizons and some of the best open-water fishing in Europe? Tackle, know-how, and safety equipment are provided aboard John’s fully licensed boat, the Blue Water. Shorter trips for younger seadogs are also available.
From fitness buffs to those who prefer their swim ming in a heated pool rather than a windswept beach, this tip-top leisure centre is worth taking note of. There is ample scope for some serious unwinding here too, courtesy of its sauna, steam room, jacuzzi and Renew Beauty and Spa which offers a range of treatments. Three and seven-day passes are available. To book, call 095-30433.
Located on the site of Clifden’s old railway station, this lovingly restored original engine house serves as the town’s museum. Here, families can enjoy learning about the history of Clifden, the Galway-to-Clifden railway line, the native Connemara Pony breed, Millar’s Mill, and the first transatlantic flight by legendary aviators Alcock and Brown. There’s also a photograph ic exhibition on the Marconi wireless station.
Clifden Station House Museum
Locate: Connemara map #80, advert page 24.
Locate: Clifden map #32.
This Celtic wonderland between Galway and Connemara is an ideal stop-off for families. Four ornate and meditative gardens take visitors through the seasonal festivals of Samhain, Imbolc, Bealtaine and Lughnasa, before leading you through woodlands and meadows. All the while, Celtic mythol ogies gently impart their wisdom and inspiration along the way. Its café comes highly rated too.
Locate: Connemara map #23, advert page 6.
Blue Water Fishing
Locate: Connemara map #37, advert page 13. Main Street, Clifden email info@guysbarclifden.com BAR CLIFDEN 095-21130
Brigit's Garden
Locate: Clifden map #61, advert page 7. about the history of sheep wool craft West @ The Twelve Barna Village, Galway www.thetwelvehotel.ie 091 597000
Gaeltacht Regional Area Ireland’s second-largest Gaeltacht (Irish-speaking region) is located in South Connemara, and maintains to this day an indelible link to a different time. While Gaeilge is the day-to-day language, the people of this community can switch to English effortlessly if needed. Visitors are therefore not only welcome, but they will find in this heartland an emphasis on traditional culture and customs that is enriching to behold.
Locate: Connemara map #40, advert page 7.
Locate: Connemara map #91, advert page 8.
Connemara Sheep & Wool Centre Sheep farming is tied up in the identity of Connemara, as any drive through the region will prove. This inviting heritage experience in Leenane aims to celebrate this age-old tradition and reveal some of its mysteries. Highlights include a yarn-spinning demonstration and a gift store selling the woollen and knitwear fruits of the industry, while a café awaits at the end of the tour.
Connemara’s only saltwater seaweed baths is on a mission to de-stress and revive. The key is fresh hand-cut seaweed combined with saltwater to release its essential nutrients and minerals. After your pores are done soaking up the goodness, a saltwater plunge pool awaits. A Thermal Suite pack age is also offered, featuring sauna, steam room, and an outdoor jacuzzi overlooking Clifden harbour.
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Connemara National Park Free, accessible and richly rewarding, the National Park in Letterfrack is a gateway to a deeper level of intimacy with this unique landscape. The Diamond Hill loop is a most idyllic hiking trail, travers ing biodiverse habitats and rewarding you with jaw-dropping views across the region. A woodland walk, immersive visitors’ centre, playground, and café are on hand should the weather act up.
The brainchild of the Ashe family, whose vision was to create a design-led couples retreat where sustainability and connectivity with nature were the bedrock. Situated on Salt Lake just 1km from Clifden, its three unique luxury hideaways are complemented by a private lakeside sauna, an organic farm, woodland walks, a treetop rope bridge, and access to the Connemara Greenway.
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Connemara Seaweed Baths
Locate: Connemara map #68, advert page 8.
Jewellery Workshop Wander into O’Dalaigh Jewellers on Clifden’s Main Street and you might find it difficult to leave. This family-run outfit crafts finery inspired by the golden age of Celtic jewellery that embraces modern sensibilities. Drop by their open-plan workshop to see these master exponents in their element. You’ll come away with some secrets of this ancient craft –and perhaps more, besides.
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www.sheepandwoolcentre.com Demonstrations ¦ Gift shop ¦ Cafe LEENANE, COUNTY GALWAY ESCAPE � UNW I N D � RECHARGE TREEHOUSE LODGINGS - LAKESIDE SAUNA WILD LAKESIDE SWIMMING WOODLAND WALKS - ROPE BRIDGE ORGANIC FARM - CLIFDEN Book your next trip to Connemara? Retreat to the trees and immerse yourself in nature www.fernwood.eco MARKET STREET, CLIFDEN www.connemaraseaweedbaths.com Enjoy Ireland’s oldest spa treatment +353 (85) 263 4784MARKET STREET, CLIFDEN +353 (85) 263 4784 Page 8. The weather is always passing overhead without as much as a wave.
Fernwood – Luxury Treehouses
Locate: Connemara map #84, advert page 8.
Le Petit Spa @ The Twelve Hotel
The world looks different from horseback, revealing things you might otherwise have missed. With 25 years of experience, this equine company located close to the Connemara Golf Links and the dreamy white sands of Aillebrack beach will show you how.
There are infinite ways that a landscape such as Connemara can be enjoyed. Those wishing to get off the beaten track, however, should touch base here as they specialise in mapping the West as a playground for outdoor pursuits. Coastal kayaking, surfing, coasteering, paddle boarding, rock climbing and hiking, all fully guided and equipped, are avail able to those looking to get the heartrate up.
Sweathouse - Mobile Wild Sauna Newsflash – not only is there such thing as a sauna on wheels, but it’s possible to park them by a crystal Atlantic shoreline or a serene lake.
Wildlands - family day out! Minutes from Galway on the Clifden road, the village of Moycullen has become a hotspot for thrill-seeking thanks to this abundant activity centre. Wildlands welcomes all ages and levels of excitability to its popular Zip ‘n’ Trek course, its new celtic challenge rooms, as well as fun walls, archery, bushcraft, yoga, fairy trails, and tonnes of other indoor and outdoor frolics on its 20-acre site.
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Locate: Connemara map #66, advert page 9. Sands Seaweed Baths & Spa
Ceramics StudioAlan Gaillard Visitors Welcome 12am to 6pm Mon-Sat TELEPHONE 095-22786 WEB alangaillard.com 2km north of Clifden on N59 Westport Rd, See Clifden map. COASTEERINGrealadventures.ie-SURF - CLIMB - KAYAK - SUP BOOK ONLINE ON THE DAY 085 146 2526 Wildlands, Moycullen, Galway www.wildlands.ie DISCOVERtheWild! WILD017 Newspaper 13.326x6.925cm Advert.indd 1 23/03/2022 15:34:18 The Q uay House “The most romantic place to stay in Ireland” Tel: 095 21369 www thequayhouse com Cosmpolitan Magazine 4 GuesthouseStar&TownRental Connemara has oft been described as rugged, romantic and savage, in other words, like an expensive foreign aftershave—Le Connemara, j’adore! Page 9
All treks are accompanied by qualified staff, with safety equipment included free of charge. Closed on Sunday.
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Sumptuous seaweed baths by Voya, the world's first producer of certified organic seaweed-based skin care products, are among the wide range of treat ments served up by this soothing coastal spa at the Connemara Sands Hotel. Located by the crystalline waters of Mannin Bay in Ballyconneely, the spa is open 10am-6pm daily, and 10am-8pm on Fridays. Booking is essential.
The Point Pony Trekking
Locate: Connemara map #85, advert page 8.
Locate: Connemara map #41, advert page 3
Sweathouse’s invigorating combo of steam and landscape proves it. Groups, families and couples are invited to book a slot online for this reviving outdoor experience that brings the heat to several locations around Connemara.
Locate: Connemara map #73, advert page 8.
Connemara map #74, advert page 9.
Residents and day-visitors in search of much-needed me-time should find themselves suitably melted once Le Petit Spa has had its way with them. Full-body, hot-stone, and Indian head massages are on the menu, as are a range of organic beauty and detox treatments using locally sourced products. Taking pride of place among the latter are its Nourishing Marine Cocoon Wrap and Detox Seaweed Bath.
Locate: Connemara map #71, advert page 7.
091 550 905 Rosscahill, Co.Galway Celtic-themed Gardens surrounded by wildflower meadows and woodland. Family
The Emigrant’s Commemorative Centre tells Carna’s saga of mass emigration, and was opened in 2014 by Boston mayor Marty Walsh, himself a descendant of the area.
The unofficial Capital of Connemara and the axis on which everything in the region turns. Since its founding in 1812, Clifden’s position between the mountains and ocean continues to attract multitudes each year, some of whom never leave. Annual highlights include the Connemara Pony Show, Clifden Trad Fest, Ireland's longest running community arts festival, Clifden Arts Festival. An eclectic mix of shops, bars, and cafes lies in store.
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Cleggan & Claddaghduff
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The winding coast road of Ballyconneely takes you through one of Connemara's popular holiday destinations. Glorious sandy beaches are inescap able, even at the world-renowned Connemara Championship Golf Links. In summertime, the village itself enjoys a vibrant atmosphere, but make sure to explore the many small and quiet byroads by bicycle or car as these will open up the peaceful treasures hidden along this stretch of coast.
a sense of place, doth help with time and space 4 BIKE HIRE - REGULAR & ELECTRIC SALES & SERVICING Book at www.clifdenbikeshop.ie Market Street, Clifden, Connemara, Co. Galway H71 DW67 Call: +353 (0)95 22630 Hire | Discover | Service | Accessories Page 10. Sometimes it rains here. Time to bedeck yourself and the entire family in brightly coloured wellington boots and raincoats that you’ll only wear once. A happy souvenir to look back on amidst the horror of reading your credit card bill on arrival home.
Carna
Inishbofin
Killary Fjord & Leenane
The busy harbour of Cleggan is both a departure point for the Inishbofin island ferries as well as a refuelling hub for those in search of seafood and live music. A number of splendid beaches and coves lie just past the village on the Aughrus peninsula, including the tranquil Salerna and the famous Omey Strand and tidal island at Claddaghduff. Popular annual events in this area include the Festival of the Sea, and the Cleggan Fringe Festival.
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The village of Carna is a gateway to the Irishspeaking Gaeltacht region, famed for its sean-nós (old style) singing, dancing, folklore and storytelling. The most famous past resident is Joe Heaney, Ireland's greatest storyteller in the native tongue.
Right on the county border of Galway and Mayo, the village of Leenane is huddled between the feet of towering mountains and the shores of Ireland’s only fjord, Killary Harbour. Cyclists, kayakers, ramblers, and mountaineers have all felt the pull, with a recently established mountain-walking festival now drawing many enthusiasts annually. Leenane also welcomed Hollywood in 1980 as the backdrop for Jim Sheridan’s The Field.
Ballyconneely
The largest populated island in western Connemara, Inishbofin is a bounteous place to visit, what with its monastic and archaeological history, dramatic cliffs, gorgeous beaches, rich wildlife, and inviting hospi tality. A network of walking and cycling routes make all the corners of this habitat-diverse enclave easily charted in a matter of hours. Legendary tradition al-music sessions in its bars, meanwhile, do their very best to help you miss the ferry back to Cleggan.
A multitude of colourful towns and
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A left turn at Letterfrack brings you out the rolling Renvyle Peninsula. Surrounded on three sides by Atlantic Ocean and intersected by the Dawros river, the drive takes you through the gorgeous village of Tullycross, which hosted a lively mussel festival each year, and on to the scenic headland. You can also access beaches at Lettergesh, and beyond it, the stunning Glassilaun and Mweelrea mountain.
Oughterard
Spiddal
Pretty as a picture on the western shore of Lough Corrib, Oughterard is not only the gateway to Connemara, it is the main angling centre for the largest lake in Ireland. Boat hire, fly-tying and freshwater angling are popular pursuits, but the area also offers scenic and heritage walks. An ever-evolving mixture of shops, small businesses, traditional pubs, and accommodation providers makes this a major Connemara destination.
Renvyle Peninsula
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Letterfrack Located along the Westport Road the village of Letterfrack is a diverse and spirited hive of activity nestled under Diamond Hill. The jumping off point for Kylemore, the Renvyle Peninsula, and the majestic Connemara National Park, it also has a great sense of local pride thanks to its community radio station, college campus, friendly pubs, independent bookstore, and annual festivals, Bog Week in the early summer, and Sea Week in the autumn.
In the Gaeltacht village of Rosmuc, sean-nós (old style) music and dance are part of the very fabric, as is their Gaelic football team. The former summer home of Irish revolutionary Pàdraig Pearse is now a national heritage site here, and an interactive exhibition showcases the area's landscape and history to great effect. Rossaveal harbour 15-minutes away is an embarkation point for the Aran Islands.
The village of Spiddal (An Spidéal) on the shores of Galway Bay is one of the largest Irish-speaking areas of the Gaeltacht and has a charming traditional appeal. While English is spoken when needed, all road signs and day-to-day speech are as gaeilge. Crafts and culture can be experienced here, as can some great natural beauty – Trá na mBan, a Blue Flag beach, and Shannagurraun Wood. star
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This harbour village facing on to the Twelve Pins mountain range has been a destination for generations of visitors. A busy summer schedule of events includes pony shows, a dog show, weekly Sunday farmer’s market, and the Roundstone Regatta. The mesmeric Bog Road to its north, Dog’s Bay and Gurteen beaches to its south, and fresh seafood in its centre, Roundstone is an must visit.
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On the N59 from Galway, turn left onto the R341 just after the worldfamous Derryclare lough with its pine-covered island. This takes you south towards Roundstone and past Ballynahinch Estate. As you approach Roundstone, a right-hand turn marks the beginning of the famous Bog Road that winds through unbroken blanket bog and lakes back towards Clifden (from Clifden, take the R341 towards Ballyconneely and turn left at Ballinaboy Bridge). If you prefer to stay by the coast, continue to Roundstone village. Near it, the island of Inishnee can be accessed by car and is a peaceful walking destination.
The valley is especially enigmatic on calm clear mornings or at sunset, when the unique Connemara light illuminates the landscape. At the end of the Inagh Valley, you can choose to turn left towards Kylemore, Letterfrack and Clifden, or right towards Leenane and Killary Harbour.
Image above: The Bog Road looking towards Errisbeg Heartlands of Connemara
Roundstone Bog & Ballyconneely Loop
Heading west of Lough Corrib and Oughterard on the N59, the beauty of Connemara really begins to unfold before you. Mountains start to rise up in the distance and the terrain becomes dotted with lakes separated by blanket bog and forestry. Five miles after leaving Oughterard, keep an eye out to your left-hand side for the iconic Quiet Man Bridge made famous by John Wayne in the 1952 film.
Image above: Killary Fjord, Chris Hill
Driving is an ideal way to take in some of the spectacular sights of Connemara
As you come to Maam Cross, the midway point of Connemara, you may start to notice traces of the long-gone Galway-to-Clifden railway here and there on either side of the road. Continuing towards Clifden, you come to Recess where the Connemara Giant statue overlooks the village car park. Past Recess, take the R344 right and continue the whole way through the mountain-flanked Inagh Valley, one of Ireland’s most magnificent drives.
The fishing village of Roundstone itself is a must-see and a venue for great food. From there, the road continues south past the famous twin beaches of Gurteen and Dog’s Bay, before winding onwards through a rocky moonscape on one side and a jagged coastline on the other towards the village of Ballyconneely. Taking a left here brings you further south again to Aillebrack, Connemara Championship Golf Links, and Doonlaughan Beach. Returning to the R341 and continuing northwards brings you past Mannin Bay, Coral Strand, Derrygimlagh, and eventually Clifden.
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Heading west from Galway City through Salthill, take the R336 (Coast Road) to Barna, Furbo, and Spiddal (An Spideal). Home to Radio na Gaeltachta and television channel TG4, Irish is the day-to-day language in this part of Connemara. Continuing on the coastal route, go left at Screebe on the R340 to Rosmuc (home of Pearse’s Cottage), Kilkerrin, Carna, and then continue left towards Cashel, Roundstone, Ballyconneely and eventually Clifden. This route is significantly longer than travelling directly from Galway to Clifden on the N59, so allow plenty of time for stops and photo ops along the way.
Approaching Claddaghduff, you’ll see the tidal island of Omey, accessible by car and on foot (but make absolutely sure to check the tide timetable on page 24). Continuing around the Aughrus peninsula to Cleggan, your point of embarkation for Inishbofin island (see ferry timetable on back page).
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Renvyle & North Connemara Travelling from Clifden, go left at Letterfrack village, and left again at Derryinver before you reach the village of Tullycross. This road loops back towards Tully (a different village further on the same peninsula), passing the remains of Renvyle Castle and views of Ballinakill Bay. From Tullycross, take the coast road to the left of the church towards the spectacular Glassilaun Beach. At the N59, go left for Leenane and the Killary Fjord. Those with time on their hands can loop back to the Galway-Clifden road via the R345, the Maam Valley and Maam Cross.
Looking for the Islands From Clifden, follow the Sky Road to the scenic point for panoramas over Atlantic islands. Continue north to Streamstown Bay and Boolard island. At the end of the Sky Road, go left on to the N59, and then a quick left again on to the L1102 to Claddaghduff.
Photo: Cashel Hill
Photo: View from Letter Hill / Glassilaun Beach Corrib Drive From Galway, take the N59 and head towards the charming towns of Moycullen and Oughterard. At both, you’ll find sideroads that lead off to the right towards Lough Corrib. If coming from Clifden, take a left at the crossroads village of Maam Cross and continue through the haunting Maam Valley until you come to Maam Bridge. A right here on to the R345 will take you past lakeside scenery and on to the Joyce country villages of Cornamona, Clonbur (An Fhairche), and, eventually, Cong. Heading west on the R345, meanwhile, returns you to Connemara via Leenane.
A big chapter in Connemara’s slow-food revolution has been this craft brewery, Bridewell’s family of draught beers include the crisp Bridewell Blond, the smooth malty Bridewell Red and special limitededition bottlings, all of which are brewed using Connemara water. What’s more, bars, hotels and supermarkets have embraced these hearty drops.
Locate: Connemara map #35, advert page 19.
Locate: Connemara map #23, advert page 6.
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Ask for Bridewell. www.bridewellbrewery.ie
Locate: Connemara map #42, advert page 15.
“Local is lekker” is a South African phrase that means food sourced close to home tastes the best. For visitors to any place, local food is also a way to access new surroundings on a deeper and more intimate level. Connemara has known these things for a long time, but in recent years, the West has seen a wave of culinary interest that has driven up standards to new levels. Central to this has been the quality of produce available to chefs, with seafood and lamb the stars of the show. Where you have a culture of excellent, locally sourced ingredients, you soon encourage gastronomic exponents of all hues who bring with them fresh ideas and dynamism in baking, brewing, smoking, distilling, roasting, etc. This has transformed Connemara into a place of bounteous variety and quality when it comes to epicurean concerns. Here, we’ve assembled some highlights to get you started.
The menu takes a come-one-come-all approach to vegans, vegetarians, and carnivores alike.
Along with dramatic scenery and pristine beach es, Roundstone can add Coffee Cottage to its list of wonders. Overlooking the village’s iconic pier and the Twelve Bens, this is a small establishment with big ideas. Besides top-drawer Galway roast ed coffee, homemade pastries and sourdough toasties, the smoothie bowls are a cut above, as is its local pantry. Find them @mycoffeecottage.
You learn a thing or two about traditional seafood smoking after nearly half a century in the game. This will be apparent during a visit to the Connemara Smokehouse at Ballyconneely’s Bunowen Pier. It’s widely agreed that this family run beechwood Smokeouse produces the best wild and organic smoked salmon in the region, procure their wares online, or select local retailers
Any foodie worth their salt will want to become acquainted with the Connemara Hamper. Small in size but packing a weighty culinary clout, this is a one-stop shop for fine produce (farmhouse cheeses, smoked meats and fish, artisan breads, wine, condiments, confectionary) as well as freshly prepared takeaway lunches. The best of everything from Connemara and beyond,
The historic Connemara jewel might boast leaping salmon and log fires but it’s coming to feel as if its gastronomic landscape is the big draw. Blame Head Chef David Bodas, whose influence is writ large across the classy Fisherman’s Pub, the Owenmore Restaurant with its sweeping riverside views, the Garden Café seated within the hotel’s immaculately restored walled vegetable garden.
Locate: Connemara map #26, advert page 9
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Locate: Clifden map #25, advert page 24.
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Locate: Clifden map #38, advert page 17.
We can’t confirm if reconnecting with nature in a resplendent Celtic garden builds up one’s appetite, but if so, Brigit’s Garden is prepared. Placing an emphasis on local producers and quality fare cooked from scratch, its Garden Café is a tranquil gourmet pitstop ideal for breaking up any journey.
Connemara Hamper Delicatessen
The region is now dotted with a diverse array of gourmet outlets run by impassioned foodies for whom the format’s rustic informality has proved empowering. What they are turning out, mean while, is among the best food on the West Coast.
You’d never have called Clifden the ethnic food capital of Europe, but it came a step closer in 2001 with the arrival of this family-run Asian food outfit that is now embedded in Connemara life. Chinese, Malaysian, and Thai food – and all the fragrant, aromatic, delicately spiced splendours they entail – are the order of the day. Eat in or take away, the choice is yours.
Locate: Clifden map #48, advert page 17. Market St, Clifden See our menu on connemara.net Open 4:30pm to 10:30pm t: 095 21174Market Street, Clifden Tel: 085 216 5982 love well, sleep one has not Virginia Woolf.
A Clifden institution and the town’s natur al cornerstone – “E.J.’s” has been the venue for weddings, christenings, break-ups, make-ups, you name it. Mostly, however, it is a place for locals and visitors to be amply fed and watered from its renowned à la carte or bar menus. Once that is out of the way, you’ll be well set for a night of creamy pints and live music.
Jasmine Garden Restaurant & Take Away
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Locate: Clifden map #46, advert page 7.
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Locate: Clifden map #43, advert page 3.
Perched right on the lapping shores of Killary Fjord with its steep mountain walls, this café's high-ceilinged octagon room looks out on to one of the most dramatic views you could ask for while having your coffee and cake. Home baking and decadent treats are a speciality here, but a robust lunch menu also offers up gourmet sandwiches, Killary mussels, and daily specials.
Serving Great Locally Sourced Dishes Every Day BarMANNION'S&Restaurant “One cannot think well,
Locate: Connemara map #37, advert page 13.
Food Trucks With its larder of fine produce and network of sublime locations, Connemara was a natural fit for the food-truck revolution that has swept Ireland.
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Locate: connemara.net 'Places to Eat' Guy's Bar & Snug Cosy, tasteful, conducive to good conversation with friends old and new, Guys has been the heartbeat of Clifden’s Main Street for decades. In recent years, Guys has also found itself garnering a reputation for excellent pub grub. Its ovenbaked pizza menu, meanwhile, has become a lifesaver for families fresh in from the beach and seeking a crowd-pleasing takeaway option.
Locate: Connemara map #68, advert page 8. E.J. King's Bar & Restaurant
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As one of Ireland’s most majestic links courses, it’s unsurprising that this corner of Ballyconneely has become a destination not only for golfers of all levels, but also beachgoers, and outdoor enthusiasts. Come for the views of Aillebrack beach and the rugged Slyne Head, stay for the bar and restaurant menus, of which extend a warm welcome to member and non-member alike.
Connemara Sheep & Wool Centre Café
The Lamplight Wine Bar & Restaurant
Locate: Clifden map #54, advert page 17.
Oliver's Seafood Bar
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It was only a matter of time before Clifden made a space to celebrate the best wines from around the world. Managing to feel both chic and earthy at once, this friendly, cosily lit wine bar and restaurant is the kind of place that is designed to disappear into. Once seated, a handpicked organic wine menu wedded to some of the best cuisine in the town does the rest.
Locate: Clifden map #50, advert page 19.
Locate: Clifden map #53, advert page 13.
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winner is considered something of a power house when it comes to dining out in Clifden, such is its reputation for consistency and quality.
O'Dowd's Seafood Restaurant, Bar & Café
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Lowry’s Music & Whiskey Bar
Those on a mission to source the best seafood chowders would do well to journey out to O’Dowd’s. A pillar of Roundstone that dates back to 1840, this is among Connemara’s major seafood landmarks, one made all the more enticing by the promise of a harbourside Guinness afterwards looking out on that view. Food-to-go from its café is a welcome addition to the set-up.
One thing you can be sure of about a seafood restaurant situated right by the dock of a work ing fishing harbour is that your food hasn’t had to travel far to reach your plate. This and an amiable, lived-in atmosphere are the reasons to stick your head in the door of Oliver’s for refuelling if you find yourself exploring Claddaghduff and the Aughrus peninsula.
Locate: Clifden map #56, advert page 18.
Locate: Connemara map #60, advert page 19.
Mitchell's Restaurant
This 2015 Best Seafood Restaurant in Ireland
Family-run and maintaining an age-old charm about it, Foyles Hotel and its Marconi Restaurant have been one of the classiest facades on Main Street for more than a century. Its dining room is adorned with history, culture and character, making it one of the more memorable venues to eat out in the town. Afterwards, live music and nightcaps draw you into Mullarkey’s Bar.
Unsurprisingly, seafood is the star of the show with local fisherman literally bringing fresh boxes of fish, shellfish, and crustaceans to its kitchen door each morning, how on earth could it be otherwise?
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You can’t move in Clifden for people with the surname Mannion. Whether they all stem from this family-run establishment (now approaching its centenary), no one can say for certain. Best to concentrate on the fine menu that you’re handed on arrival, what with its Connemara lamb to fresh local oysters, Vegans or vegetarians there all taken good care of. Reservations are recommended.
You’re probably going to visit Kylemore Abbey, besides stately architecture and Celtic woodlands, the Benedictine nuns are no slouches when it comes to hospitality. Along with its hot menu, the Kylemore Kitchen Café prides itself on homebaking and homemade ice cream, so prepare to loosen the belt. Picnic areas in and around its lush woodlands and Victorian Walled Garden await.
Marconi Restaurant at Foyles Hotel
Locate: Clifden map #44, advert page 2.
What does it take to become a three-time winner of Best Traditional Bar in Ireland at the National Hospitality Awards? Drop into Lowry’s on Clifden’s Market Street for lunch (Connemara smoked salmon, toasties, and sandwiches feature on their menu), a dram from their unequalled whiskey selection, or an evening of toe-tapping trad music. You’ll probably come away with the answer.
Locate: Connemara map #49, advert page 2.
Locate: Connemara map #74, advert page 9.
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The Olive Tree Kitchen @ Wildlands Moycullen’s hub for adventure activities set out its stall with good food as one of its core principles. Hence the Olive Tree Kitchen, where wholesome grub made from local ingredients – including its on-site vegetable garden – can be enjoyed indoors, or outdoors to a soundtrack of exhilarated zipliners. Freshly baked pastries and a firebrick Neapolitan pizza oven are some of the menu’s talking points.
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wine bar merchantsand At The Arch, Market Street, Clifden, Co. Galway T: 095 30863 Visit www.thelamplight.ieOrganicWinesArtisanFoodsLunch&Dinner LOCALLY ROASTED ARTISAN HOME-BAKEDWHOLESOMECOFFEESOURDOUGHTOASTIESSMOOTHIEBOWLSPASTRIES,CAKE&SCONESLOCALPRODUCEPANTRY,JEWELLERY&GIFTS@MYCOFFEECOTTAGE
Locate: Clifden map #33, advert page 12.
If the good people at Standún put half as much care into their café as they do their legendary family-run clothing and gift department store, you can be sure of a very happy belly by the time you leave Spiddal. Along with hot and cold drinks, there are macaroons, chocolate truffles, homemade cakes, and scones on hand to revive those who tend to shop ‘til they drop.
Locate: Connemara map #41, advert page 3.
The Signal Bar & Restaurant
This very recent arrival to Clifden’s community of hotels has made great use of its vantage point overlooking Clifden Bay with a terrace bar and grill as well as an indoor restaurant. A good view alone does not guarantee a happy dining experience, however. That’s why the Woodfield Hotel has come ready-packaged with a sturdy, no-nonsense menu full of traditional favourites done well.
Standún Cafe
Aside from its canny repurposing of a key part of Clifden’s built heritage, the Signal Bar in the old Victorian train station deserves applause for how quickly it became a firm favourite in the town landscape. Good quality pub grub has played a part, as has an inviting atmosphere that is as suited to mellow morning coffees as lively evenings on the barstool.
Locate: Connemara map #69, advert page 11.
It’s called The Twelve because that’s the mark out of ten it gets from satisfied diners. We’re joking of course, but this gem in the south Connemara village of Barna has made a real name for itself through a combination of its award-winning West restaurant, The Pins Gastro Bar, Pizza Dozzina gourmet deli, and bakery shop. A proper foodie hub in the shape of a boutique hotel.
Locate: Clifden map #75, advert page 18. Sands Bar Between its white sands and tropical-tinged waters, Mannin Bay has always had a slightly exotic undercurrent, even if the water temperature doesn’t quite chime. Connemara Sands seems aware of this, and brings a sophistication to the spread it offers at its beachside premises that is at once quintessentially Irish while being dynamic. Local produce and seafood are to the fore.
The Twelve Hotel
When it comes to getting a real flavour for a place, two wheels always beats four. Based on Market Street, this outfit specialises in getting you in the saddle with its range of Trek regular and electric bikes. All the equipment, accessories, safety gear, and route information you could need is here, as well as servicing, repairs, and compli mentary refills for tyre air and water bottles.
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Locate: Connemara map #24, advert page 22.
Retail is the heartbeat of any place that we visit, the level where we get to see its faces and personalities living day-to-day in a community. Few places reward interaction with local business quite like Connemara. Here, a simple stroll into a shop can lead not only to finding that something special for you or your loved ones, but also a conversation or local insight that you probably never envisaged.
Locate: Connemara map #26, advert page 9.
With more than 150 local crafts and artisan producers under its roof, everything from ceramics to socks, candles to cosmetics, this shop on Clifden’s Market Street is a go-to for anyone wishing to take in the full array of Connemara’s colours and textures. Browse in-store with the help of its friendly staff, peruse its range of rental bikes, or shop online.
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By bringing together books, coffee, and wine, this cosy cultural experience snuggled into a converted former Quaker forge has been one of the great retail stories of Letterfrack. A broad and perfectly balanced range of new releases, classics, children’s, and second-hand titles are available, as well as local artisan food produce such as local honey, chutney, and scented candles.
Locate: Clifden map #28, advert page 15.
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Dubbed one of Ireland’s best bookshops by the Irish Independent newspaper, Clifden Bookshop has an uncanny ability to have something for every type of reader all in one cosy space. Established in 1997 and run by tireless bibliophiles Máire and Nicole, this is for anyone who loves to lose time browsing shelves of fiction, non-fiction, children/ YA, maps, gifts, stationary, and art materials.
Locate: Clifden map #22, advert page 23.
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A green and serene gift shop that lies outside of Galway City near Rosscahill. The store at Brigit's Garden’s Celtic oasis comprises of local handcrafts and literature, natural skincare and aromatherapy products, artisan foods, and lots of nature-based toys for children. Central to their ethos is the sourcing of ethical products that are manufactured with sustainability and environmentalism in mind.
Locate: Clifden map #22, advert page 4 & 13.
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Connemara Sheep & Wool Centre
This family-owned gift shop based in Leenane village by the mighty Killary Fjord celebrates the long and proud heritage of sheep farming in the West. There is something for every budget here, from sheepskin rugs, knitwear and hand-woven blankets to jewellery, books, and gift items. Woolcraft demonstrations run throughout the day as part of the tour, with a great café on site too.
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The work of this family of artists has garnered a reputation worldwide for elegant bowls, wall panels, tealight holders, tree decorations, and coasters, all done to its signature playful fusedglass techniques, handcrafted and fired on-site by these masters of the art. If you’re looking for the home of glassmaking in Connemara, look for the bright pink shopfront on Clifden Square.
Connemara Golf Links Pro Shop
Ever since 2004, this family-owned opticians has prided itself on the highest levels of personalised service and attention for every single client that crosses its doorway. Behind the scenes, mean while, it ensures that not only the leading innova tions in optometric care are available but also the latest international styles in eyewear, including Gucci, Prada, Oakley, Maui Jim, and more.
Locate: Clifden map #36, advert page 12.
Vintage Fashion, Jewellery, Children’s
Locate: Clifden map #38 page 17.
A foodie landmark of Clifden, one crammed with the best of artisan Irish produce (farmhouse cheeses, smoked meats and fish, artisan breads, wine, condiments, confectionary), excellent take away coffee, freshly prepared delicatessen fare, and ready-made meals. Should a minor addiction develop during your stay – a likely outcome – an online shop will deliver to wherever you live.
Coffee Cottage
Locate: Connemara map #37 page 13.
Sea-salt fudge, local honey, seaweed skincare, jams, chutneys, oils, handmade jewellery, gift hampers, and artwork – if you stroll into Coffee Cottage in search of Galway roasted coffee or its quirky menu of delicious treats, there’s every chance you might just leave with more than you imagined. This pantry of local goodies by the harbour in Roundstone is open daily from 9am.
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Locate: Connemara map #35, advert page 19.
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You don’t have to be a golfer to enter the Pro Shop. In fact, those seeking stylish and protective outdoor clothing to help fend off the Connemara weather would do well to investigate its range that includes Footjoy, Ping, Oscar Jacobson, and other leading brands of apparel. Golfers in search of a memento from this world-renowned links course, meanwhile, will be well catered for.
Locate: Clifden map #29, advert page 12.
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This family-run business has been in the game for almost half a century. In that time, it has mastered the age-old art of smoking fresh salmon, tuna, herring, and mackerel from the Atlantic, going on to become a household name and Ireland’s first Food Économusée. Regular tastings of Smoked Salmon, Peppered Smoked Mackerel, and more are held at its waterside Factory Shop.
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You could never accuse Hehir’s of being narrow in scope. Clifden’s most diverse lifestyle shop has attire for everyone – casual or formal, from schools old and new, and with footwear and outerwear also on the bill. Many of the handpicked brands to be found at this Market Street outlet are exclusive to the region, with a tight and impossibly warm shop-floor team ready to assist you through them.
Kylemore Abbey Craft & Design
Locate: Clifden map #55, advert page 5.
Locate: Clifden map #81, page 20.
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Intersport Gannon's Casual walkers, trekkers, sea-swimmers, all the way to team-sports players – if your idea of a good time involves getting up off the couch then Gannon’s is where you should set your coordin ates during your stay. Footwear, team jerseys, and fitness accessories are among the huge array of items found in-store and online (gannons.ie), with staff on-hand to help find just what you need.
Hehir's of Clifden
Locate: Connemara map #49, page 2.
Don’t be fooled by its small size – more than a century of dispensing cures and remedies has made this another family-run Clifden institution, one that understands the importance of sensitive customer care. Manager Declan Moran MPSI is the third generation to run the pharmacy since 1911, making Moran’s intrinsic to the health and wellbeing of the town and county.
Locate: Clifden map #58, advert page 21. Clifden look into at promise of of time and place
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Lamplight Wine Store
Locate: Clifden map #45, page 21.
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Locate: Connemara map #42 page 15.
Locate: Clifden map #51, advert page 21.
A real family affair, this, with a mother and her three children all bringing something special to the table as part of a Connemara retail heritage that stretches back a century. Look within to find new and vintage silks, linens, and cashmere in fantas tical colours, fab jewellery, quirky faux fur coats, knitwear, and a new in-store children's section. Another option is to shop online at lovevintage.ie.
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Almost as famous as the lakeside Abbey itself is this tasteful and extensive gift shop where items handmade by the Benedictine nuns (chocolate, soaps, conserves, pottery) sit alongside the best national and international brands like Barbour and Dubary, Magee and Newbridge Silverware, and the very best in local crafts from around Connemara. Put simply, you might find it rather difficult to leave.
This recent arrival to Clifden was an instant hit thanks to its friendly wine bar and excellent cuisine. It has also, however, become the town’s unofficial wine hub through its boutique shop and broad selection, from classic French-style wines to small biodynamic Austrian producers. All palates and budgets are accommodated – their online store even has a personal sommelier service.
Locate: Clifden map #50, advert page 19.
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Founded back in 1900 by Robert Millar, Millars is a retail centrepiece of Clifden’s Main Street to the point that it is hard to imagine the place without it. Through its doors, there is a real feeling of tradition and style visibly interweaving, right across its luxuriant ranges of clothing, giftware, accessories, and interiors. On top of this, its staff couldn’t be more helpful.
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The best local produce - Connemara Smokehouse salmon, Bridewell beer, Jimmy's Homemade Ice Cream, you name it - sits proudly alongside more familiar brands in this family-owned supermarket. Every possible base has been covered here - fresh ly baked breads, a fresh meat and seafood counter, an excellent selection of wines and spirits, take away coffee, and a hot counter for food on-the-go.
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Travel north from Clifden on the N59 Westport Road. After 2km, you come to a sign to your right for Alan's Pottery Studio. Pull in and become acquainted with the finest handmade domestic stoneware and ceramics and the man creating them. Courses are also available if you want to try your hand. Visitors to the wheelchair-accessible showroom are welcome from 12pm until 6pm.
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Provenance - Interiors Town and country are the meeting point for this interior design studio that specialises in fabrics and soft furnishings with an Irish feel. As part of its design service, owners Rosie and Sadhbh work with indigenous materials and Irish craftspeople to help locate just the right tone and feel for a client’s home. Drop into their shop in the Station House Courtyard to say hello.
Family-run for three generations, Standún has been ‘The Home of the Aran Sweater’ since 1946, and more recently, The Wall Street Journal voted it Best Quality and Value Aran Sweater. Besides Irish knitwear, clothing, gifts, and jewellery are on display at both their Spiddal and Oughterard outlets. Visitors to its online store (standun.com), meanwhile, can avail of favourable shipping rates.
The Best Boutique in Ireland according to the Irish Times newspaper and a firm favourite with locals and visitors seeking sustainably sourced cloth ing and gifts for all ages. Stepping inside is akin to a walk-in treasure trove, with brands from all over Europe and UK that promote ethical lifestyle choices.
Locate: Clifden map #62, advert page 13.
Locate: Connemara map #69, advert page 11.
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Nestled beside the old Clifden railway station in the Station House Courtyard, it’s open Mon-Sun.
Locate: Clifden map #20, advert page 9.
Locate: Clifden map #65, advert page 22.
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O’Dalaigh Family Jewellers Johnny and Annie began creating jewellery in 1973 and never looked back. Since then, their son Jonathan has come on board, growing the business into one of the most unique jewellery shops in the country. For gift options for someone special, or simply to stop by to watch jewellery being brought to life in the open-plan workshop, this is worth finding time for.
Locate: Clifden map #61, advert page 7 Ohh! By Gum
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Terminus Bus Depot (Ceannt Station) Galway City Departures Monday - Saturday: 9am, 1:30pm & 2:40pm Tuesday 9am service is via Leenane Wednesday's 9am service is via Roundstone Friday's 9am service is via Roundstone & Cashel Sunday 4:15pm CLIFDEN TO WESTPORT (Route 423) Departs Clifden Library Bus Stop (Market St.)
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Oughterard Health Centre 091 552 200 Renvyle Health Centre 095 434 65 Roundstone Health Centre 095 358 51 Spiddal Health Centre 091 553 135 BUS EIREANN SCHEDULE
CITYLINK SCHEDULE CLIFDEN TO GALWAY CITY (Route 923) Departs Clifden Library Bus Stop (Market St.)
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Terminus Galway Coach Station Departures Daily: 7am, 9,15am, 12pm, 1.15pm, 3pm, 6.30pm Clifden to Cleggan (Ferry Drop) via Letterfrack Daily 10am, 1.30pm, 5.30pm & 7pm Visit citylink.ie for travel times & fares Tel 091 564 164 Co. Galway T: 095 44640 oliverscleggan@gmail.com oliversonclegganpier.ie H 22:59 L 05:08 H 11:37 L 17:56 H 00:26 L 06:37 H 13:08 L 19:33 H 02:04 L 08:10 H 14:37 L 20:56 H 03:24 L 09:23 H 15:45 L 21:57 H 04:22 L 10:17 H 16:37 L 22:44 H 05:08 L 11:02 H 17:23 L 23:27 H 05:49 L 11:43 H 18:04 SUNDAY 11 MONDAY 12 TUESDAY 13 WED 14 THURSDAY 15 FRIDAY 16 SAT 17 SUNDAY 18 MONDAY 19 TUESDAY 20 L 00:06 H 06:28 L 12:22 H 18:42 L 00:43 H 07:04 L 12:59 H 19:19 L 01:20 H 07:41 L 13:36 H 19:56 L 01:57 H 08:17 L 14:13 H 20:33 L 02:33 H 08:53 L 14:51 H 21:10 L 03:12 H 09:31 L 15:34 H 21:52 L 03:54 H 10:15 L 16:26 H 22:47 L 04:53 H 11:18 L 17:44 H 00:13 L 06:22 H 12:52 L 19:29 H 02:03 L 08:06 H 14:26 L 20:51 WED 21 THURSDAY 22 FRIDAY 23 SATURDAY 24 SUNDAY 25 MONDAY 26 TUESDAY 27 WED 28 THURSDAY 29 FRIDAY 30 H 03:17 L 09:14 H 15:29 L 21:43 H 04:05 L 09:58 H 16:12 L 22:20 H 04:40 L 10:32 H 16:46 L 22:50 H 05:10 L 11:02 H 17:18 L 23:20 H 05:40 L 11:32 H 17:49 L 23:49 H 06:09 L 12:02 H 18:20 L 00:20 H 06:40 L 12:34 H 18:53 L 00:53 H 07:13 L 13:08 H 19:28 L 01:27 H 07:47 L 13:45 H 20:05 L 02:05 H 08:26 L 14:27 H 20:48
OUGHTERARD TO GALWAY CITY Departs Bus Stop outside the Angler's Bar Terminus Bus Depot (Ceannt Station) Galway City Departures Monday - Saturday 7:45am, 9:45am, 10:25am, 2:15pm, 3:25pm, 6pm & 9pm Sundays: 12am, 5:40pm, 9pm & 11pm
SEAFOOD BAR OLIVER’S Locally Sourced Fish and Meat Dishes Amazingly Fresh Local Seafood –Cleggan Fishing Village useful information EMERGENCIES DIAL 112 OR 999 + THURSDAY 1 FRIDAY 2 SAT 3 SUNDAY 4 MONDAY 5 TUESDAY 6 WED 7 THURSDAY 8 FRIDAY 9 SAT 10 L 02:32 H 08:52 L 14:49 H 21:09 L 03:13 H 09:34 L 15:34 H 21:56 L 04:02 H 10:27 L 16:34
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NOTE: Bank holiday Monday first sailing is 10am *Depart Cleggan: 2pm Sailing only in June / July / August / Easter weekends & weekends in May *Depart Inishbofin: 1pm Sailing only in June / July / August / Easter weekends & weekends in May
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Half or Full Days leaving from Cleggan Pier Tackle hire available, Groups, Individuals, Experts, Beginners www.seafishingireland.net Call +353 86 277 9622 Page 24. As endings go, this one didn’t go too badly.
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Kilrainey Medical Centre 091 555 348 Leenane Health Centre 095 422 57 Oughterard Dental Practice 091 866 018
Clifden Dental Practice 095 227 31 Clifden Hospital 095 213 01 Clifden Medical Practice 095 212 24 Clifden Opticians Map #26 095 309 95 Clifden Physiotherapy Clinic 086 389 6130
