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 | 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 | 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 4, 2015 | Connemara National Park, Connemara Travel Tips, Connemara Walks
The Connemara National Park is one of the most exhilarating activities to do in Connemara. It will most certainly be one of the highlights of any trip to Ireland. Located just ten minutes walk from the Lodge the park will present an eclectic array of views and...
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 | Feb 4, 2015 | Connemara Travel Tips, Connemara Walks, Uncategorized
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by Mike Laffey | Jan 11, 2015 | Connemara Travel Tips
The Connemara Loop is an area of Connemara that is linked into a route that leads you to The Connemara National Park. Letterfrack Lodge is situated at the foot of the Connemara National Park. It’s roads place Connemara in the Wild Atlantic Way. The Wild Atlantic...
by Mike Laffey | Dec 28, 2014 | Connemara Travel Tips, Mike's Favourite Places
A forty minuet drive from the connemara national park in the direction of cong is the old road or as it’s known locally the “sean bother” . It’s the old road from clombur to cong and it’s great for biking . Good surface very few cars and...
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 8, 2014 | Connemara Travel Tips
Inishbofin is the closest Island to Connemara and with its 15km² and ~160 habitants a beautiful little place to visit for the day. The ferry in the morning leaves at 11:30 from Cleggan and takes only 30 minutes. Now in December the last and only ferry back is...
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 18, 2014 | Connemara Travel Tips, Connemara Walks
Hello from beyond the hills and mountains of Connemara. And the temperatures drop and the winter sets in in earnest the Letterfrack Lodge stays warm, cosy and inviting to the discerning traveler who ventures west. Good fortune favors the brave and the good fortune...
