Connemara, the Land of the Sea, where earth, rock and ocean intermix in one of Ireland's most extraordinary landscapes, and is now as ever a place of angling renown - you're very quickly into the high ground and moorland which sweep up to the Twelve Bens and other splendid peaks, wonderful mountains which enthusiasts would claim as the most beautiful in all Ireland. Beyond, to the south, the Aran Islands are a place apart.
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Clonbur, Co. Galway
Hotel
The pretty village of Clonbur lies between Lough Corrib and Lough Mask in Connemara, in a wonderfully scenic and restful area that attracts fisherfolk, walkers, cyclists and nature lovers.
In the centre of the village is the Lynch family’s frien ...
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Cong, Co. Mayo
Hotel / Restaurant
Set in the grounds of Ashford Castle, with which it has been in common ownership since 2014,The Lodge enjoys one of the most beautiful locations in Ireland, with views down Lough Corrib and, adding interest in the foreground, Lisloughrey Quay with smal ...
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This attractive café-cum-bakery makes a good stopping off point for visitors to coastal Connemara situated, as it is on the Galway side of Spiddal village on the main road west. The craft and design centre features local artisans, some of ...
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Roundstone, Co. Galway
Hotel / Restaurant
The Vaughan family’s classic old-fashioned small seaside village hotel is in the heart of Roundstone and enjoys a great view over the harbour and distant Connemara hills, from both public areas and many of the comfortable en-suite rooms.
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Aran Islands, Co. Galway
Café
Michael O'Donoghue is a native of Inis Oirr (Inishere or Inisheer), the smallest of the Aran Islands, and a former jarvey. The story of how he met his American wife, Alissa, when he drove her and her grandparents around the island on a day trip to the ...
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Clifden, Co. Galway
Restaurant
Overlooking the square, in Clifden and with outdoor seating to the front, this is a perfect spot for fine weather - for people-watching and just to relax and enjoy the sunshine. Add a glass of chilled wine and some crusty bread and a hummus dip, or so ...
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Moycullen, Co. Galway
Pub / Restaurant
On the Galway side of Moycullen village, a landmark corner building is home to The Forge, a large pub, restaurant and entertainment centre.
It is ably managed by AnneMarie Kelly, a professional in the hospitality business for many years. Under her dir ...
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Although it’s a bit away from the main town centre, there’s plenty of reason to visit the Station House Courtyard, with its interesting exhibits and classy shopping. Interesting, classy food too at this bright and welcoming daytime re ...
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Kilkerrin, Co. Galway
Pub / Restaurant
As you park the car at Michael and Annemarie Coyne's neatly presented pub overlooking Kilkerrin Bay, donkeys in the field alongside amble over to the wall, inquisitive noses twitching at the prospect of food - a typical welcome to the Connemara Gaeltac ...
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Oughterard, Co. Galway
Pub / Restaurant
Having been deserted for a decade, a chalk board outside the old-fashioned half door now entices you back in this lovely old thatched pub with the promise of "Soup, chowder, burgers, and mussels”.
Newly-restored and run by Frank and M ...
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