
Self-Catering Holidays in Connemara
WHERE TO GO
| BALLYNAHINCH CASTLE |
| Beautiful old manor castle, now a
hotel with lovely woodland walks. A great place to go for tea
or a spot of fishing. On the Galway-Clifden road. |
| Connemara`s town. Full of life,
craft shops, music at night, a great selection of fine restaurants
and diners. |
| CONNEMARA NATIONAL PARK |
| Based In Letterfrack, the park covers
over 2000 hectare's of bog, mountain and forest. There is an interpretive
centre, audio-visual centre, tea-room and several signed posted walks
at the Letterfrack centre. A path is currently under construction
which will make the ascent of Diamond mountain possible for most age
groups & fitness levels. |
| DAN O` HARA CENTRE |
| You can walk back in time at this
historical & cultural centre on Clifden-Galway Road. |
| A short ferry journey from Cleggan
pier, this island is a great day trip. Hire a bike & clcle
around the island stopping off for a swim or a pint. |
| A neo gothic Abbey in a stunning
lakeside location with visitor & restored Victorian gardens. Two
miles from Letterfrack. |
| LEENANE HERITAGE CENTRE |
| On the road to Westport, this informative
centre is well worth a visit. |
| LETTERGESH BEACH |
| Beautiful beach one of many in the
area. |
| OCEAN'S MUSEUM |
| A mile from Letterfrack on the Renvyle
road, find out all need to know about marine and bird life in the area
as well as local history. |
| PONY MUSEUM |
The Connemara Pony Museum in Station
House in Clifden is informative on local history as well as the Connemara
pony. |
| Historic, old manor house, now a
hotel is well worth a visit for dinner or afternoon tea. Also
fishing & golf available at discounted rates through Heatherhill
Cottages. |
| ROUNDSTONE VILLAGE |
Well worth a visit. Walk to
the harbour and visit the bodhran
maker and local art galleries. |
ADVENTURE AND
ACTIVITY. (sample of what is available) |
Deep sea fishing from Clifden |
Horse riding for all abilities in
Cleggan near Clifden & Letterfrack. |
Sailing & power boating for all
levels of ability |
CONNEMARA GOLF CLUB |
Great golfing by the sea in Ballyconneely. |
For hillwalking starting in Letterfrack. |
DIAMONDS EQUESTION CENTRE |
Horse riding in Renvyle near Letterfrack. |
Horse riding for all. |
Lake fishing with Nigel Rushe on the
beautiful Kylemore lakes. |
LOUGH INAGH PITCH AND PUTT |
The most scenic pitch & putt in
the Country in Recess. |
Water & land based activities for all age groups, including the longest Zip Wire in Europe. |
Sea safari & adventure from Derryinver
pier near Letterfrack. |
Luxury cruises on the Killary, Ireland's
only Fjord. |
FOR SHOPPING.
(a sample of what is available) |
Great range of gifts & luxuries
in Letterfrack. |
CLIFDEN
HAMPER |
For lovely food. |
One of many art galleries and studios
in the area. In Clifden |
WHISTLESHOP |
One of the craft shops in Clifden. |
RESTAURANTS
& PUBS. (a sample of what is available) |
THE BARD'S DEN |
Pub & restaurant in Letterfrack.
Lunch & dinner served all year round. |
Restaurant on Clifden square. |
Award winning restaurant in Letterfrack. |
PADDY COYNE'S PUB |
Great pub in Tullycross about 2 miles
from Letterfrack. |
VELDONS PUB AND RESTAURANT |
In Letterfrack. Great craic
with bar & restaurant food all year round. |
You will have a great choice
of places to eat at every price range & im every village so just
explore!!. |
There ares loads more good
restaurants and pubs in area. |
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|
Carmel Walsh,
Heatherhill Cottages,
Letterfrack,
Co. Galway, Ireland.
Phone: 353-95-41233.
E-mail: info@connemara-holidays.com


