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CONNEMARA
HERITAGE & HISTORY CENTRE Connemara Heritage & history centre. Farmhouse accommodation. Self-catering houses. Open 1st April - 30th October - I.T.B. Approved. |
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THE
CELTIC SHOP & TARA JEWELLERS Popular with visitors & locals alike. Choose from a large
selection of top quality gifts, crafts, jewellery, and clothing. |
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MILLAR'S
CONNEMARA TWEEDS Miller's is one of the oldest & best known shops. Is is the place to go if you are on the lookout for quality Irish woollen goods. They have a beautiful range of men's & ladie's knitwear & designer clothes - as well as top range gifts & crafts . Renowned Art galley on 2nd floor. |
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O'DALAIGH JEWELLER A family run jewellery design shop with a Celtic influence. Also unique engagement and wedding rings in Celtic and contempory designs. Items can also be purchased from our website. |
KYLEMORE / LETTERFRACK |
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AVOCA
HANDWEAVERS The Avoca store in Connemara, on Ireland's dramatic Atlantic coast is situated right on the shores of Ballinakil Bay on the main Clifden - Westport road at Letterfrack. Known locally as The Possibly Shop after a particular admiring international travel writer who called it "possibly the most interesting shop in the West", it remains a must-see for the Connemara visitor. Being a family run company, visitors to any Avoca stores, are sure to receive a warm welcome. |
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KYLEMORE
ABBEY & GARDEN Kylemore Abbey, set in the Connemara Mountains, is a beautiful neo-Gothic Castle built by Mitchell Henry in 1868. The Castle became an Abbey when it was purchased, in 1920, by the Irish Benedictine Nuns. Following the untimely death of his wife in 1871, Mitchell Henry built the neo-Gothic Church in her memory. This has now become a centre of reflection for many visitors who can also visit the Abbey and the Mausoleum where the original owners are buried. A complimentary shuttle bus takes visitors to the 6-acre Walled Victorian Walled Garden restored by the Nuns and re-opened in 2000. At the end of your visit, why not browse in the Craft Shop and view the unique Kylemore Abbey Pottery as it is produced in the Pottery Studio or relax over a cup of coffee in the Restaurant. |
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COTTAGE
CRAFTS Cottage Handcrafts lies five miles from Clifden on the road to Letterfrack (N59) and overlooks the famous Twelve Bens, near the Connemara national park & Kylemore Abbey. Owned & personally run by Joe & Mary Conneely, the shop stocks a huge range of knitwear, tweeds, the famous Connemara marble & many other gifts & crafts. |
LEENAUN |
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THE
SHEEP & WOOL CENTRE Hand spinning & weaving can be seen daily in our Wool museum, along with a video on the area. Rare sheep breeds graze in the the grounds. Visit our colourful woollens/gift shop and An Tobar cáfe, where our cook makes great Irish stew and fish chowder. Local information available. Wheelchair friendly thoughout. |
ROUNDSTONE |
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ROUNDSTONE
CERAMICS We have been producing handmade individual hand decorated Porcelain and domestic Stoneware since 1981. We also make unique porcelain jewellery. |
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ROUNDSTONE
MUSIC, CRAFTS AND FASHION The bodhrán - pronounced bough-rawn - is a one- Sided drum made of goat skin. It is played with a short stick, called a beater or tipper, in one hand, using a deft wrist action, while the other hand presses behind the skin to alter the timbre and pitch. It is thought the bodhrán was originally a tray made of
goat skin used to carry freshly cut turf (peat). Ireland’s Master Bodhran Maker for 25 years® |
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DERRYCLARE
RESTAURANT - PIZZERIA Located on the Squre, Clifden. Offering a warm & welcoming atmosphere. Open all year round. Fresh local seafood offered daily. |
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E. J.
KINGS BAR & RESTAURANT Enjoy the relaxed & informal atmosphere of this beautifully restored bar & restaurant. Listen to the best of Irish music in the bar. |
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MITCHELL'S
RESTAURANT Mitchell's restaurant has earned its reputation from serving quality fresh produce, including a variety of local fish, at resonable prices. |
RENVYLE |
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ANGLERS
REST BAR Family run pub, homely, friendly and efficient service. Good food & drink, music, pool, large TV Sky sports. A place to relax, meet your friends and make new ones at the Anglers Rest Bar. |
ROUNDSTONE |
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O'DOWDS
BAR & RESTAURANT This relaxing old style bar is an oasis of calm, where regulars return to recharge their batteries over a pint & a bite from the reasonably priced bar menu. The adjacent restaurant is well known for it's seafood dishes with chowder & Fishman's platter specialties. |
BALLYCONNEELY |
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CONNEMARA
SMOKEHOUSE Award winning Smokehouse, hand producing traditional wild Irish Smoked Salmon, Smoked Tuna, Gravadlax, Honey smoked Salmon & many other wonderful products. Tours available, please phones for details. Products available by mail order. |
LEENANE |
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SLEEPZONE Leenane, Connemara, Ireland. E-mail:[email protected] Web: www.sleepzone.ie Sleepzone Connemara , which opened in March 2005, is the new sister hostel of the highly-rated Sleepzone in Galway City. Overlooking the Killary - Ireland's only fjord - it must be one of the most spectacularly situated hostels in Europe. As in Galway, Sleepzone Connemara offers a range of accommodation in private and dormitory rooms - all ensuite, many newly refurbished in January 06. It also has a self-catering kitchen, free Internet and WiFi access,
bureau de change, tourist information as well as a residents' bar,
mini-store, cable TV, tennis court and sauna, barbeque and outdoor
seating area. If activity doesn't appeal to you though, the serenity of the location of Sleepzone Connemara is an attraction in itself. |
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CONNEMARA
GOLF CLUB Championship Links Golf course. Playable all year round. Breathtaking scenery. |
CARNA / CASHEL |
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SIOPA BUI Connemara's only all weather craft attaction. Come in and paint your pottery or try out other crafts. We also stock a full range of card making, art and craft supplies as well as souvenirs and the work of local artists. |
CLEGGAN / CLADDAGHDUFF |
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CLEGGAN
BEACH RIDING CENTRE Treks to Omey Island, Cleggen or Salerna beach. Riding lessons and courses. Well schooled horses and Connemara ponies. Hats & boots. |
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ISLAND
DISCOVERY Several Sailings Daily to Inishbofin from Cleggan. Only all year round ferry service to Inishbofin. Owned and operated by traditional Island seafaring family. |
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PJ
DE COURCEY MINI-COACH HIRE 24 seat comfortable mini-coach for all your transport needs. Pick up at entry point, transfer of passengers and luggage. |
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THE
'WESTERN KINGFISHER' For pleasure or for the serious angler. Daily, weekly charters, trips, 1/2 day charter. Fast, modern, fully equipped, fully licensed. Luxury self-catering accommodation arranged. |
CLIFDEN |
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CONNEMARA
FLORIST Visit Connemara Florist - the florist with flair - for all your floral needs. Delivery service available. |
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CONNEMARA
WALKING CENTRE Wilderness, treks, island hopping, safaris, archaeological field trips. Daily, weekly, cycling, walking trips from Michael Gibbons Walking Ireland. |
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ERRISLANNAN
MANOR Riding Available on Connemara ponies for children and adults. Family run riding centre, opened 40 years ago. Wonderful scenery. |
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MANNION
CYCLES Cycles for hire - daily - weekly, delivered. Models - Mountain and City, also childrens - new every year. Insurance, lock and repair kit included. |
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O'CONNOR'S
SUPERVALU For all your fresh food, groceries, wines and spirits. Open 7 days, O'Connor's Supervalu shopping as it should be. |
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THE
PAPER SHOP An extensive range of gifts and sourvenirs, maps and guide books of the area and farther afield. Postcards, newspapers and more. |
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VIDEO
VAULT INERNET CAFE Stay in touch with home or office with our internet service. Put all your photos of Connemara onto a CD. Or just relax with one of our movies. Open until 11 pm seven days a week. |
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WALSH'S
BAKERY & COFFEE SHOP Cake shop - the finest breads, cakes and pastries. Cottee shop - hot & clod meals, sandwiches, salads, gourmet coffees!. |
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WALSH'S EMPORIUM As the name suggests, its an Aladdin's cave of gift idea's. Stockists of leading brands for that special gift. |
KYLEMORE / LETTERFRACK |
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BRAZEN
CHARTER Dept. of Marine License P5 No. 1011 |
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CONNEMARA
COMMUNITY RADIO To find out where to eat, drink, find music, places of interest to visit and nuch more, tune in Connemara Community Radio - broadcasting daily on 87.8 fm & 106.1 fm |
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CONNEMARA
NATIONAL PARK Situated near Letterfrack, the Park covers some 2,000 hectares of scenic countryside, rich in wildlife on the slopes of the Twelve Bens. Attractions include exhibitions, nature trails, audio-visual show. In addition there is a summer programme of walks, talks and special events for younger visitors. Access for visitors with disabilities in the Visitor Centre. |
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DELPHI
FISHERY For top-quality salmon fishing in the most beautiful surroundings, Delphi has no equal in Ireland. Offering fishermen a wide variety of fly fishing on an exceptionally attractive river and on several spectacular lakes, Delphi is one of the hidden gems of Connemara |
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ARAN
ISLAND FERRIES TEO 4 Forster Street, & Victoria Place, Galway Tel: +353 (0)91 568903 / 561767, Fax: +353 (0)91 568538 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.aranislandferries.com Sail with Island Ferries in comfort and luxury to an island culture older than time. |
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CONNEMARA
MARBLE INDUSTRIES LTD For three generations, the Walsh family have worked the beautiful, green marble that is unique to Connemara in the West of Ireland. Their quarry at Lissoughter in the Connermara mountains first opened in the 19th century. In 1903, King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra visited it during the Royal Tour of Connemara. Today, the marble of Connemara can be found in the world's great monuments. In the halls of Trinity College Dublin, on the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, in Kensington Palace and in some of America's finest buildings. The marble is crafted and finished at the family's workshop in Dublin. Traditional and modern tools are used to create products that capture the rare beauty of Connemara Marble. |
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RAILTOURS
IRELAND Railtours Ireland offers visitors to Galway an unique opportunity to savour the delights of Connemara in a one day tour. If you have more time available we can offer Connemara as part of a two day or four day tour. We are Connemara experts and give a great tour including Roundstone, a stop at Coral beach, The Sky road at Clifden and Kylemore. |
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JOHN
O'BRIEN AUCTIONEERS As Connemara's only network Auctioneers, ERA John O'Brien Auctioneers is ethical, forward thinking and results orientated, professional business ERA John O'Brien Auctioneers can advise clients on all aspects of legal, planning and tax implications. As an indepebdent mortgage broker with access to 12 lenders, all types of mortgages can be arranged at lowest rates and with the minimun of fuss. |
BALLYNAHINCH / RECESS |
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MICHAEL
NEE COACH HIRE For all your Coach and Mini-bus requirements. 14 - 53 seater Coaches available. Daily service Connemara to Galway return. |
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