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Royal Tara Gift Centre, Royal Tara Galway, Tara Hall, Mervue, Galway. 2km to the west and to climb it takes about one hour. From the top
Tel: (091) 705602; Web:
www.royal-tara.com. Situated in the 18th you can take in spectacular views of Lough Corrib, Lough Mask and
century Joyce family home and grounds, just a 10-minute drive from the Connemara mountains.
the city centre, this is a unique shopping experience in Galway. Royal
Tara Gift Centre is a treasure trove of gifts to please all who are dining dining & entertainment
looking for quality, value and above all, good design. Open Mon. to Burkes Bar & Restaurant, Clonbur (aka An Fhairche), Co. Galway. Tel:
Sat. 9am-5.30pm, Sunday 10am-5pm. Free parking available. (094) 954 6175; Email:
tibhurca@eircom.net; Web: www.burkes-
clonbur.com. Situated on the R345 in Clonbur between Lough Corrib
BALLINASLOE and Lough Mask, Burkes Bar & Restaurant is 6km from Ashford Castle
This prosperous town rests on the main Galway/Dublin route and is the in Cong. A family-run business, Burkes incorporates a traditional pub
main industrial centre for east Galway. It is also renowned for its trout, with a high quality restaurant serving fresh local produce. The relaxing
pike, bream and perch fishing. ambience in the Coolin lounge is perfect for a pre or post-dinner
drinks, and the views from the restaurant balcony are spectacular.
CLARENBRIDGE AND KILCOLGAN
About 16km south of Galway City, the adjacent villages of CONNEMARA
Clarenbridge and Kilcolgan are the heartland of the famous This wild region north west of Galway City is a landscape of bogs,
Clarenbridge Oyster Festival held annually in September. valleys and lakes where spectacular and intricate coastline encloses
the Maamturk Mountains and the Twelve Pins. Connemara is a
CLIFDEN Gaeltacht, or Irish-speaking region, where the winding and frequently
Clifden is the capital of Connemara and is on the Owenglen River narrow roads offer some of the best scenery in the West. The drive
about 80km west of Galway City. It was established in 1812 by the through Lough Inagh valley, which passes by Kylemore Lake, upon
landlord, John d’Arcy. The road south leads to the superb beach at whose shoreline can be found the magnificent Kylemore Abbey, is as
Mannin Bay. Contact the Tourist Information Office on (095) 21163. scenic as can be imagined. Connemara National Park is 2,000 hectares
of scenic countryside and the slopes of the Twelve Pins are rich in
guestrooms accommodation wildlife. Attractions include exhibitions, nature trails and a summer
Dún Rí Guesthouse, Hulk Street, Clifden, Co. Galway. Tel: (095) programme of walks, talks and children’s events. Tel: (095) 41054.
21625; Email:
dunri@anu.ie; Web:
www.connemara.net/dun-ri. Situated
in the heart of the rugged Connemara region in the charming town of publicbuilding places of interest
Clifden, Dún Rí Guesthouse is an ideal base from which to explore this Kylemore Abbey & Garden, Connemara, Co. Galway. Tel: (095) 41146;
beautiful corner of the West. Offering private parking and spacious en Fax: (095) 41440; Email:
info@kylemoreabbey.ie; Web:
suite bedrooms, Dún Rí is a newly built guesthouse with excellent
www.kylemoreabbey.com. Kylemore Abbey, a beautiful neo-Gothic castle
facilities. Your host, Michael King, offers a warm and friendly welcome. built by Mitchell Henry in 1868, is set in the majestic Connemara
It is just minutes from the restaurants, bars and shops of Clifden. Mountains. The Benedictine community of nuns re-opened their
Ben View Guesthouse, Bridge St, Clifden, Connemara, Co. Galway. Tel: international boarding school here and also established a day school for
(095) 21256; Fax: (095) 21226; Email:
benviewhouse@ireland.com; local girls. The recently re-opened neo-Gothic church (under restoration)
Web:
www.benviewhouse.com. The Morris Family welcome you to Ben View is a centre of reflection and prayer for many visitors. Guests can also see
Guesthouse. You will love this charming mid-19th century townhouse, the Mausoleum where the original owners are buried. Our complimentary
owned and managed as a guesthouse by the family since 1926. Enjoy all shuttle bus service takes visitors to the 6-acre Victorian Walled Garden
the modern comforts while surrounded by beautiful antiques and old world (under restoration), re-opened by the Nuns in 1999 and winner of the
atmosphere. Historical information available on their website. Free coveted Europa Nostra Award in 2002. Before leaving, be sure to browse
overnight street parking available in front. Located in the heart of Clifden, in the craft/retail shop and view Kylemore Abbey pottery as it is made in
visitors are just a short walk to local sea harbour, shops, restaurants, etc. the Pottery Studio, or relax over a cup of coffee in the restaurant.
All bedrooms have private bathrooms, TV and tea & coffee making
facilities. Your hostess Eileen wishes everyone a safe and pleasant journey. GORT
This well-planned market town is one of Ireland’s Heritage Towns and
CLONBUR home to Coole Park, once the residence of Lady Augusta Gregory,
Located near Cong in Co. Mayo (home to the luxurious Ashford dramatist and co-founder of the Abbey Theatre with W. B. Yeats and
Castle), Clonbur is an ideal centre for the trout angler as it nestles Edward Martyn. Now a nature reserve, attractions include exhibitions, tea
easily between Lough Corrib and Lough Mask. Mount Gable lies just rooms, nature trails and the famous ‘autograph tree’. There are also
The Connemara landscape.
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