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Leenaun/Maam

The beautiful village of Leenane, snugly situated at the head of Killary Harbour, is often aptly described as the 'Gateway to Connemara'. The roads from Maam, Clifden, and Westport meet at this point. Killary Harbour extends ten miles inland and with the mountains rising steeply on either side provides what is probably the best scenery in Ireland. Walkers have access to Mweelrea, Sheefry, Paltry and Maumturk Mountains.


Leenane with its surrounds is a haven for geologists due to a great variety of sedimentary, volcanic and metamorphic rocks. There is good fishing in the local Erriff and Delphi rivers. Well known beauty spots include Aasleagh Falls and Doolough Valley, scene of the tragic famine walk. A film adaptation of John B. Keane's famous play "The Field", directed by Jim Sherdian, was made in Leenane in 1989. Well-known stars taking part included the late Richard Harris, John Hurt and Tom Berrenger. Visitors can visit many of the locations used as sets in the film.


In more recent years the famous Kelly Family from Germany used Leenane as the setting for a singing album. There is something for everybody with facilities for adventure sports, cruising on Killary, mountain climbing and fishing. These, combined with good accommodation and food, make Leenane an ideal holiday location.

 

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ARTS & CRAFTS

Sheep & Wool Centre

THE SHEEP & WOOL CENTRE
Michael & Kathleen O'Toole, Leenane, Co. Galway
Tel: +353 (0)95 42323, Fax: +353 (0)95 42337
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.sheepandwoolcentre.com

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.

 

COUNTRY HOUSES

DELPHI LODGE
Peter Mantle, Leenane, Connemara, Co. Galway
Tel: +353 (0)95 42222, Fax +353 (0)95 42296
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.delphilodge.ie

One of Ireland's hidden treasures, a beautiful country house with exceptional food, wonderful wines, a gorgeous setting, five charming cottages and, for anglers, top - quality flyfishing for salmon.

 

GUEST HOUSES

PORTFINN LODGE
Brid & Rory Daly, Leenane, Co. Galway
Tel: +353 (0)95 42265, Fax: +353 (0)95 42315
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.anu.ie/portfinn

Set among some of the most spectacular scenery in Ireland, and situated in the village of Leenane on Irelands only Fjord 'The Killary'.  Portfinn Lodge commands panoramic views of the Mweelrea Mountains and the Bay itself.

Ours is a family run Seafood Restaurant & Guesthouse and is an ideal centre from which to explore Connemara and Mayo.

 

HOSTELS

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.

 

LEISURE & ACTIVITIES

Delphi Fishery

DELPHI FISHERY
Peter Mantle, Leenane, Co. Galway
Tel: +353 (0)95 42222. Fax +353 (0)95 42296
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.delphi-salmon.com

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

 

SELF-CATERING

DELPHI COTTAGES
Peter Mantle, Leenane, Co. Galway
Tel: +353 (0)95 42222, Fax +353 (0)95 42296
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.delphilodge.ie/cottages.htm

There are five delightful holiday rental properties on the Delphi estate.
These little cottages are very popular with those who prefer a more independent,
self-catering approach to holiday accommodation. The cottages, which are just a short walk away from Delphi Lodge, have all been beautifully restored in recent years.

 

 

 
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