Self-Catering Holidays in Connemara
WHERE TO GO
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BALLYNAHINCH CASTLE
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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.
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Connemara`s town. Full of life, craft
shops, music at night, a great selection of
fine restaurants and diners.
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CONNEMARA NATIONAL PARK
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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.
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DAN O` HARA CENTRE
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You can walk back in time at this historical &
cultural centre on Clifden-Galway Road.
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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.
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A neo gothic Abbey in a stunning lakeside location with
visitor & restored Victorian gardens. Two miles
from Letterfrack.
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LEENANE HERITAGE CENTRE
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On the road to Westport, this informative centre is
well worth a visit.
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LETTERGESH BEACH
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Beautiful beach one of many in the area.
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OCEAN'S MUSEUM
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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.
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PONY MUSEUM
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The Connemara Pony Museum in Station House in Clifden
is informative on local history as well as the
Connemara pony.
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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.
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ROUNDSTONE VILLAGE
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Well worth a visit. Walk to the harbour and visit
the bodhran
maker and local art galleries.
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ADVENTURE AND ACTIVITY. (sample
of what is available)
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Deep sea fishing from Clifden
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Horse riding for all abilities in Cleggan near Clifden
& Letterfrack.
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Sailing & power boating for all levels of ability
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CONNEMARA GOLF CLUB
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Great golfing by the sea in Ballyconneely.
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For hillwalking starting in Letterfrack.
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DIAMONDS EQUESTION CENTRE
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Horse riding in Renvyle near Letterfrack.
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Horse riding for all.
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Lake fishing with Nigel Rushe on the beautiful Kylemore
lakes.
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LOUGH INAGH PITCH AND PUTT
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The most scenic pitch & putt in the Country in
Recess.
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Water & land based activities for all age groups, including the longest Zip Wire in Europe. |
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Sea safari & adventure from Derryinver pier near
Letterfrack.
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Luxury cruises on the Killary, Ireland's only Fjord.
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FOR SHOPPING. (a sample of what
is available)
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Great range of gifts & luxuries in Letterfrack.
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CLIFDEN
HAMPER
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For lovely food.
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One of many art galleries and studios in the
area. In Clifden
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WHISTLESHOP
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One of the craft shops in Clifden.
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RESTAURANTS & PUBS. (a
sample of what is available)
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THE BARD'S DEN
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Pub & restaurant in Letterfrack. Lunch &
dinner served all year round.
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Restaurant on Clifden square.
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Award winning restaurant in Letterfrack.
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VELDONS PUB AND RESTAURANT
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In Letterfrack. Great craic with bar &
restaurant food all year round.
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You will have a great choice of places to eat
at every price range & im every village so just
explore!!.
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There ares loads more good restaurants and pubs
in area.
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Carmel Curran,
Heatherhill Cottages,
Letterfrack,
Co. Galway, Ireland.
Phone: 00353-(0)95-43941.
E-mail: info@connemara-holidays.com