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Welcome! You have just entered into one of the most picturesque and unique villages in Europe.

Roundstone is one of the oldest resorts in Connemara. The village was built in the 1820s by Scottish engineer Alexander Nimmo.

In Roundstone you will find a busy little harbour, where local fishermen prepare and return with the day's catches of lobster, crayfish, crab and mackerel, plus a variety of other fish.

Roundstone is situated in the heart of Connemara, and is one of the oldest fishing villages on the west coast, and is an area of much natural beauty, as well as being the birth place and inspiration for much of Ireland's artistic creations. It has also been described many times as a "botanist's delight" as many wild flowers, rare to this country, are found in the area known as Errisbeg which rises almost to 1,000 ft (west of the village).

Roundstone enjoys an unparalleled view of the Twelve Bens and is bordered by the vast Atlantic ocean.

Dogs Bay and Gorteen Beach, set back and filled with the clearest Atlantic water can be enjoyed in this area (2 miles from Roundstone). Not only can the beaches be enjoyed from the swimmers and other aquatic water sports point of view, but to those that are interested, the sand is pure white as it is not formed of quartz grain but of shells exclusively.

Browse around and have a good look and see what we have to offer, you will be most pleasantly surprised

 

Here's a link to the Roundstone Pony Show.

 

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ARTS & CRAFTS

ROUNDSTONE CERAMICS
Michael Killeen Park, Roundstone, Co. Galway
E-mail: [email protected]

We have been producing handmade individual hand decorated Porcelain and domestic Stoneware since 1981.  We also make unique porcelain jewellery.

ROUNDSTONE MUSIC, CRAFTS AND FASHION
The Monastery, Roundstone, Connemara.
Tel. +353 (0)95 35808
Fax. +353 (0)95 35980
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.bodhran.com

Roundstone Music Craft & Fashion Shop lies within the walls of an old Franciscan Monastery in the quaint fishing village of Roundstone in the heart of Connemara. It is a fine Craftsman’s Craft shop, Music, fashion and coffee shop.

Here you can see Ireland’s oldest craft – Bodhran making. The Bodhran (bow-rawn) or Irish Drum is Ireland’s oldest musical instrument and this ancient craft is carried on at Roundstone Music.

Regular talks and demonstrations are given about this famous instrument.

However, it is also an excellent place to relax over coffee or even use the outdoor picnic area alongside the monastery bell tower in this beautiful location right on the water wher the dolphins play in the summer.

A large private car-park is also provided for our visitors.

BED & BREAKFAST

THE ANGLERS RETURN
Lynn Hill, Toombeola, Roundstone, Connemara, Co. Galway
Tel: +353 (0)95 31091
E-mail:[email protected]
Web: www.anglersreturn.itgo.com

A charming 18th Century country house in rural setting, overlooking Ballynahinch river. Unique peaceful atmosphere, log fires, beautiful gardens, free fishing.

ST. JOSEPH'S B & B
Christina Lowry, Roundstone, Co. Galway
Tel: + 353 (0)95 35865 / 35930
Fax: + 353 (0)95 35809
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.connemara.net/StJosephs/

Spacious 19th Century town house, overlooking Roundstone harbour. Centrally located to restaurants & bars.  Traditioal welcome, child reduction.  Hill, beach & Island walks.

BARS / RESTAURANTS

O'Dowds Bar

O'DOWDS BAR & RESTAURANT
Nicholas Griffin, Roundstone, Connemara, Co. ,Galway
Tel +353 (0)95 35809, Fax +353 (0)95 35907
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.odowdsbar.com

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.

HOTELS

ELDON'S HOTEL
Ann Conneely, Roundstone, Connemara
Phone: +353 (0)95 35933/35871, Fax: +353 (0)95 35722
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.eldonshotel.com

Roundstone village centre. Views out to the harbour & the Twelve Bens. Tastefully decorated. Welcoming, family run. Excellent homecooked barfood.  RAC, AA & Michelin guide.
 

ROUNDSTONE HOUSE HOTEL
Maureen Vaughan, Roundstone, Co. Galway
Tel: +353 (0)95 35864, Fax: +353 (0)95 35944
Email: [email protected]

Family run hotel in the picturesque village, famous for fine cuisine. Sea angling, watersports, hillwalking, ponies & championshil golf course nearby.

 

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