by Mike Laffey | Nov 15, 2016 | Uncategorized
The Cliffs of Moher are located at the southwestern edge of the Burren region in County Clare, Ireland. The cliffs receive almost one million visitors a year. O’Brien’s Tower is a round stone tower near the midpoint of the cliffs built in 1835 by Sir...
by Mike Laffey | Nov 15, 2016 | Connemara Travel Tips, Uncategorized
Dingle peninsula is a place similar to Connemara in its geography. It is located about four hours drive from Letterfrack Lodge. Dingle peninsula is on the ring of Kerry which is probably the most widely known tourist activity globally besides a visit to the Guinness...
by Mike Laffey | May 24, 2016 | Tune Dejour, Uncategorized
by Mike Laffey | May 12, 2016 | Tune Dejour, Uncategorized
by Mike Laffey | Mar 30, 2016 | Tune Dejour, Uncategorized
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by Mike Laffey | Feb 22, 2016 | Tune Dejour, Uncategorized
by Mike Laffey | Dec 10, 2015 | Connemara Travel Tips, Kylemore Abbey, Uncategorized
On a sunny day in Connemara it’s a delight to cruise around Connemara stoping off at various cool spots savouring the best we have to offer. It also works really well on a bad day . For the last 5 weeks we have had fairly mixed weather so I’ve been...
by Mike Laffey | Dec 6, 2015 | Tune Dejour, Uncategorized
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by Mike Laffey | Nov 15, 2015 | Connemara Travel Tips, Uncategorized
Clifden (Located fifteen minutes drive from Letterfrack) Clifden is the capital of Connemara and famous for many reasons. The first radio signals to cross the Atlantic by Marcony, the first transatlantic flight by Alcock and Brown. Very popular tourist destinations...
by Mike Laffey | Nov 15, 2015 | Mike's Favourite Places, Uncategorized
Dublin is the Capital of Ireland and where you will find the most modern sence of the Irish Culture. Hugely cosmopolitan. This city has 1 million people and has to be one of the liveliest cities in Europe. As a result of Ryan Air using Dublin as a hub it allows people...
by Mike Laffey | Oct 22, 2015 | Uncategorized
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by Mike Laffey | Oct 10, 2015 | Uncategorized
A really famous tourist attraction and you will probably find yourself within tons of other tourists but still worth a visit. The old Abbey is the home of the Irish Benedictine Nuns and provides you with a choice of attractions. The Abbey itself was a former Castle,...
by Mike Laffey | Aug 21, 2015 | Tune Dejour, Uncategorized
by Mike Laffey | Jul 11, 2015 | Tune Dejour, Uncategorized
by Mike Laffey | Jul 4, 2015 | Tune Dejour, Uncategorized
by Mike Laffey | Jul 2, 2015 | Tune Dejour, Uncategorized
Brown bread 1lb whole meal flour 1/2lb plain flour 1 & 1/2 handfuls of porridge Seeds – milled linseed, millled chia, sesame seeds , sunflower seeds 1& 1/2 teaspoon bread soda 1 & 1/2 teaspoon salt Mix all dry ingredients then add 1 &...
by Mike Laffey | Jun 9, 2015 | Tune Dejour, Uncategorized
by Abbie Rodeo | May 27, 2015 | Connemara National Park, Connemara Travel Tips, Connemara Walks, Uncategorized
The incredible views from the top of Diamond Hill in Connemara National Park make it a must-do hike if you are in Connemara. Here are the photos to prove it! Its a 2 hour 30 minutes hike roundtrip, little pain for so much gain. Make your way up there! If you are...
by Abbie Rodeo | May 18, 2015 | Connemara Travel Tips, Uncategorized, Wild Atlantic Way Highlights
Cycling in Connemara is officially my favorite activity to do around here thus far! I have had the absolute most incredible day cycling around Connemara today! I. am. on. a. life. high! The ride was glorious! The views were awe-inspiring! The cycle was...
by Abbie Rodeo | May 8, 2015 | Connemara National Park, Connemara Travel Tips, Connemara Walks, Guest Blog for me, Uncategorized, Wild Atlantic Way Highlights
This is the start of the walk. I’ve had the most spectacular day walking along the Killary Fjord! This is definitely one of my top recommendations to people passing through Connemara! Killary Fjord is a must-do hike if you want to go on a long, easy walk with...
by Mike Laffey | Apr 14, 2015 | Lodge Restaurant, Uncategorized
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by Mike Laffey | Mar 4, 2015 | Kylemore Abbey, Uncategorized
One of the 3 main attractions at kylemore abbey is the gothic church .(which is actually a mini cathedral based on Norwich and Bristol cathedrals) It was built in 1784 as a memorial to Mrs Margaret Henry who died after a short illness she contracted while traveling...
by Mike Laffey | Feb 14, 2015 | Tune Dejour, Uncategorized
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by Mike Laffey | Feb 6, 2015 | Events, Uncategorized
1. The Connemara Mussel Festival. May 1-4 Tully cross, Renvyle I have a small mussel farm on Killary Fjord so this festival has to get my number 1. Tasty fresh mussels , music dancing, cookery , foraging and a very warm small village welcome are some of the things on...
by Mike Laffey | Feb 4, 2015 | Connemara Travel Tips, Connemara Walks, Uncategorized
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by Mike Laffey | Feb 4, 2015 | Connemara Walks, Uncategorized
Kylemore abbey and victorian garden take the wesport road from letterfrack. You can either or park there. stroll in the lunch surroundings of this very popular neo gothic castle and church.
by Mike Laffey | Feb 4, 2015 | Connemara Walks, Uncategorized
I can honestly say that letterfrack is the best base for anyone interested in walking / hiking in connemara. There’s good well priced accommodation available at the connemara national park hostel – letterfrack lodge,which has hostel and hotel styled rooms....
by Mike Laffey | Feb 3, 2015 | Connemara Walks, Uncategorized
The Killary Fjord walk Three varieties of walk. 1. The Devils Cut. 2. The Fjord and lake circuit. 3. Letter Difficulty: 2 -10 Distance: kms Height: flat Time: 2 hours and 15 mins A flat walk on road and track that takes you through some of the most scenery to be seen...
by Mike Laffey | Feb 3, 2015 | Connemara Walks, Uncategorized
The Lettergesh Circuit. “One of 50 places in the world to see before you die.”. – B.B.C Travel 2008 The only place mentioned in Ireland. Difficulty: 2 -10 Distance: kms Height: flat Time: 2 hours and 15 mins How to get there. From Letterfrack take the Tully...
by Mike Laffey | Feb 3, 2015 | Connemara Walks, Uncategorized
The Dawros River Walk Difficulty: 3-10 Distance: 7kms Height: flat Time: 2 hours and 15 mins From Letterfrack you can walk along the N59 towards Westport for almost 2kms until lyou see the river on the left hand side beneath you. Be careful its a steep enbankment down...
by Mike Laffey | Feb 3, 2015 | Connemara Walks, Uncategorized
Mweel Reas Mountain. The tallest mountian West of the Shannon river. Difficulty: 9-10 Distance: 8kms Height: 800+ metres Time: 5 hours How to get there. From Letterfrack take the Westport Road 2.5km past leenane to the turnoff Louisberg turn left. Continue straight...
by Mike Laffey | Feb 3, 2015 | Connemara Walks, Uncategorized
Ben Baun , The Big Daddy of the 12 pins. Difficulty: 8-10 Distance: 9kms Height: 725 metres Time 4.5 hours up and down. How to get there. From Letterfrack take the Westport road 9kms. Turn right just after Kylemore Pass hotel. Go 4 kms down the road and park your car...
by Mike Laffey | Feb 3, 2015 | Connemara Walks, Uncategorized
Benchoona garraun & Binn Fraoigh Difficulty: 7-10 distance for the circuit 9km time: 4.5 hrs How to get there: From Letterfrack take the Tully Cross Road to Tully Cross. Turn right down the hill for 3 miles. Along the coastal road towards lettergesh. When you get...
by Mike Laffey | Feb 3, 2015 | Connemara Walks, Uncategorized
Tully mountain first peak. zero pain for lots of gain distance is 4km up and down time: 1 hour 45 mins Height: 357 meters or option 2 is the full duck (full curcuit of tully mountain) distance is 10 km up and around and down Time: 4 hours max Wow factor 8/10 From...
by Mike Laffey | Feb 3, 2015 | Uncategorized
Photographs of A trip to the kylemore abbey Victorian walled gardens which are starting to come back to life… A great place to walk for an hour or 2 and is located in grounds of Kylemore...
by Mike Laffey | Jan 27, 2015 | Connemara Walks, Uncategorized
Each year I like to focus on a walk in the area and give very detailed info on the walk. This year it’s my personal favourite , the garran complex . A cluster of 3 peaks over looking the Atlantic Ocean that just happens to be at the back of my house in...
by Mike Laffey | Jan 20, 2015 | Events, Uncategorized
by Mike Laffey | Jan 14, 2015 | Tune Dejour, Uncategorized
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by Mike Laffey | Dec 11, 2014 | Connemara National Park, Connemara Travel Tips, Mike's Favourite Places, Uncategorized
All within 20 minutes of the letterfrack lodge 11. Lough Inagh , Maumeen and the Derryclare nature reserve. 12. Fishing. 13. Rent a bike and tour the connemara loop. 14. Doughruagh Mountain and the Black Lake. 15. Dawros peninsula sunset walk. 16. Scuba dive west. 17....
by Mike Laffey | Dec 7, 2014 | Connemara Travel Tips, Mike's Favourite Places, Uncategorized
It was around this time 11 years ago we were backpacking our way from the Yucatan peninsula Mexico to the Panama Canal . A fantastic road trip that took us thru Mexico, Belize Guatemala , El Salvador , Honduras , Nicaragua , Costa Rica and finally Panama for Christmas...
by Mike Laffey | Dec 4, 2014 | Connemara Travel Tips, Uncategorized
Giants Causeway is deeply rooted in Irish Mythology and where the Giant last stepped before making it Glasgow in Scotland. All the rocks are flat in this enclosed area and tourists flock here every year to view this spectacular site. Located just 4 hours drive from...
by Mike Laffey | Nov 29, 2014 | Events, Uncategorized
As November draws to end we are looking forward to December and the festive season which I think is a great distraction for all in the middle of winter. We are planning a few more theme nights this December . On the thirteenth it’s Indian ( fully booked) on the...
