MIKE’S TOP THINGS TO DO IN CONNEMARA
19 – Killary Fjord – The Wild Atlantic Way
If you are interested in visiting Ireland’s only Fjord, you will find the perfect base in Letterfrack. Number 6 on the list is the Dramatic Killary Fjord which is just 10 minutes drive away from the Connemara National Park. Killary Harbour...
5 – Letterfrack Village & Traditional Irish Music
Letterfrack Village is a vibrant little village on the west coast of Ireland and is a fabulous location for visitors to stay and experience the best that Connemara and Ireland has to offer The village is made up of 3 traditional music bars, 3 restaurants , GMIT...
8 – INIS BOFFIN ISLAND
Inish Bofin Island . Take a step back in time. Located 12 miles off the west coast with ferries running morning and evening this is one of the best ways to spend the day exploring this romantic and rugged island on foot or cycle. This will prove to be an...
10 – The best closeby beaches
The beaches in Connemara have splendid scenery which begines with the turquise waters and white sandy beaches. There a handful of beaches many of which are off the beaten track. With 8 beaches within 15 minutes of the Lodge you are spoilt for choice. You...
21 – WILD ATLANTIC WAY
The Wild Atlantic Way is a tourism trail that leads you through some of the best coastal scenary in the world. It covers the entire west coast of Ireland. The 2,500 km (1553 miles) driving route passes through nine counties and three provinces, stretching...
3 – WALK TULLY MOUNTAIN or the Dawros River
Tully Mountain is one of those Connemara Gems that is not as popular as it should be. It stands opposite the Connemara National park and provides a different and unique perspective of the beaches and the whole Connemara area. On a clear day...
1 – WALK THE CONNEMARA NATIONAL PARK
Number 1 on "Mikes top 10" is walking the Connemara national park. It's a 5 minute walk to the visitor centrewhich has lots of info a cafe and a children's playground to but no trip to Connemara is complete until you experience the views from the...
2 – Kylemore Abbey – Connemara
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...
