Things to do & Places to go
South Connemara is the home of the famous ‘Galway Hooker’ traditional sailing boat. They are a source of great pride and tradition in the area and can be seen at local regattas on most weekends during the summer months. Local festivals include ‘Feile na n-Oileain’, ‘Feile Chuigeil’, ‘Feile Chaladh Thadhg’ & ‘Feile an Doilin’. Day trips aboard one of these special craft boats can be organised weather permitting. www.wildatlanticadventures.com 087 3818989
This is a fantastic area for walking with popular walks marked by “Sli Chonnamara” signs dotted around the area. There are some fantastic scenic walks along ‘less beaten tracks’. The walk up “Cnoc Leitir Moir” leads to spectacular views of these gaeltacht islands and the surrounding regions of Carna, Carraroe and Cois Fharraige. One could spend the day cycling the entire islands stopping off at the many local beaches and beauty spots along the way. A local guide can be organised for guests for half or full day excursions with advance notice.
Great spots in the area for off shore fishing. Local knowledge provided.
Connemara Isles Golf Club - 091572498
10 Minutes away in Annaghvane lies this distinctive island course offering a unique opportunity to play golf on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean while enjoying the breathtaking views of Cill Chiarain Bay, Cnoc Leitir Moir & Cnoc Mordain. This 9 hole golf course is a golfers gem. Playing the 1st 9 holes is a challenge however playing the back tees is a memory. Home to Ireland’s only thatched Clubhouse. Group rates available.
10 Minutes away in Annaghvane lies this distinctive island course offering a unique opportunity to play golf on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean while enjoying the breathtaking views of Cill Chiarain Bay, Cnoc Leitir Moir & Cnoc Mordain. This 9 hole golf course is a golfers gem. Playing the 1st 9 holes is a challenge however playing the back tees is a memory. Home to Ireland’s only thatched Clubhouse. Group rates available.
Enjoy a quiet pint or ‘Ceol agus Craic’ in the many local pubs. Music on most weekends in Summer and during Festivals.
Catch the ferry to the world famous Aran Islands at Rosseveal Harbour only 25 minutes away.
www.aranferries.com
www.aranislands.ie
Tel: 091 568903
www.aranferries.com
www.aranislands.ie
Tel: 091 568903
The Lettermullen and Garumna Heritage Centre hosts cultural and heritage exhibitions of the private collection of the local historian John Bhaba Jeaic Ó Confhaola. The collection includes old books in Irish and English as well as newspapers and magazines from times past ...as well as many interesting artefacts used in everyday life in the history of the island people. (10 mins)
Padraic Pearse Cultural Centre – Rosmuc (30 mins)
Visitor centre in Ros Muc that tells the story of Padraic Pearse, writer, educator & leader of the 1916 Rising who spent his summers in a now famous cottage in this area. Explore Pearse’s historical & cultural legacy and learn more about the language and culture of Southern Connemara that inspired Pearse’s work. Tel 091 574292
Connemara National Park & Kylemore Abbey (1 hour)
Stunning Victorian Abbey run by the Benedictine Nuns set on the lake shore at the heart of a 15,000 acre estate within Connemara National Park. Open all year. www.kylemoreabbey.com tel 095 52001
Stunning Victorian Abbey run by the Benedictine Nuns set on the lake shore at the heart of a 15,000 acre estate within Connemara National Park. Open all year. www.kylemoreabbey.com tel 095 52001
Bridgit’s Garden – Celtic Gardens & Visitor Centre (1 hour)
Visit beautiful celtic-inspired Gardens where ancient wisdom meets contemporary design.
www.bridgitsgarden.ie
Tel: 091 550905
Visit beautiful celtic-inspired Gardens where ancient wisdom meets contemporary design.
www.bridgitsgarden.ie
Tel: 091 550905
Situated in the heart of the Gaeltacht and South Connemara, this is an area rich in irish language culture. It is one of the few remaining areas in Ireland where the Irish language is genuinely used in everyday life. It is the first language of many and can be heard in the local shops, schools and churches. Lettermore is considered one of the strongest irish language speaking areas in the country. Hundreds of young students and older adults come to the area to learn the language each year during the summer months. Colaiste na n-Oileain (091-551933). www.colaistenanoilean.ie is one of the local summer colleges for the younger teenage students and “Muintearas” (091-551145) www.muintearas.com is a local organisation that runs courses for older students. Both are situated 3 minutes from this house. ‘Spleodar’ run irish courses for young teenage students in Lettermore & Lettermullen also. (Both 10 mins from here) www.spleodar.com Colaiste Gharumna is a local irish college which specialises in Irish courses for Teachers studying for their OCG or SEG Exams.
www.colaistegharumna.ie
Tel: 087 6954212 (3 mins)
www.colaistegharumna.ie
Tel: 087 6954212 (3 mins)
