Guide to Connemara

27/02/2023

🎉 REOPENING THURSDAY, MARCH 2ND🎉

We are so happy to announce that Aughnanure Castle will OPEN this Thursday, March 2nd for the 2023 season!

Admission rates are as follows:

Adult: €5
Senior/Group: €4 (A group applies to 20 or more)
Child/Student: €3 (Under 12s are free. Students must show valid ID)
Family: €13 (Two adults and up to five children under 18)

If you haven’t explored a medieval castle yet, now is the perfect time to visit Aughnanure Castle!

✅Authentic late-15th century castle with winding spiral stairs, arrow loops and a murder hole all packed into four floors of solid, stone medieval ingenuity

✅ Beautiful riverside location

✅Surrounded by nature

✅ No big crowds or queues

✅ Guided tours available

✅ Under 12s go free

✅ Only 30 minutes from Galway city

We’re open daily from 9.30-6pm with last admission at 5.15pm

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25/01/2023

30/09/2022

Déjá Vu Motorsport rally will be passing through Clifden tomorrow at 1:30pm. Podium on square to do commentary on 130 cars.. great event.. don’t miss it!

25/08/2022

02/08/2022

We are getting lots of enquiries about camping in C***emara National Park. There are a few important points to note that are listed below before making further enquiries and all the information about camping in the Park is currently set out on our website, see https://www.connemaranationalpark.ie/wildernesscamping/

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Important Points to Note

🌄Wilderness Camping is the only type of camping allowed in C***emara National Park and this is to accommodate visitors that want to explore the wider National Park, on foot, over a couple of days.

🌎Wilderness camping is a very specific type of camping that follows a strict set of guidelines that you will need to adhere to while camping in the National Park.

🥾 Wilderness Camping is only allowed in the area outside of the Camping Exclusion Zone – this area is several kilometres from the Visitor Centre (see map here https://www.connemaranationalpark.ie/wildernesscamping/).

🧭Campers will need to navigate away from the trails over wet, boggy terrain and it will take approximately 2 hours walking to get to a potential location to set up your tent. If you camp in the Camping Exclusion Zone you will be asked to break camp immediately.

🔥Campfires are not permitted at this time. The issuing of permits for campfires is suspended pending review.

📆 Groups of 10 or more will need to apply for a permit – please email [email protected] in advance to arrange this (at least seven working days for 1 (preferably longer) before the proposed camping trip).

🚗 Long-term/overnight parking is not permitted in our car park so if you are travelling by car you will need to arrange for somewhere to park your vehicle while camping in the National Park.

C***emara National Park only covers a small part of C***emara (see map here: https://www.connemaranationalpark.ie/visit-us/)

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Hopefully this information will be beneficial to you in making your plans. If this type of camping is not what you had in mind, then it might be best to consider booking into one of the local campsites.

27/06/2022

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31/05/2022

We are delighted to let you know that we are holding a mini Bog week this June Bank Holiday weekend 2022. The village of Letterfrack will be alive with mighty music, a great programme of walks in the C***emara National Park and of course a great choice of eateries to enjoy!

19/03/2022

16/03/2022

☘️🎵***St Patrick's Day***🎵☘️
Come along to the Gig Rig tomorrow from 12 noon, where we will be performing as part of Clifden St. Patrick's Day Parade, as we have done for so many years. Enjoy some music, dance and fun! All Welcome!

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04/03/2022

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25/10/2021

23/09/2021

⭐🔔 Calling All Restaurants, Shops, Hotels, Pubs & Events! 🔔⭐

We have had a busy season here at GuidetoC***emara.com - The definitive guide to C***emara & now that everyone is getting a chance to breathe again, we would like to offer you & your business a FREE listing on our website & social media outlet!

Get in touch with us on: [email protected] to find out more!

22/09/2021

⭐🎻 Hit The Dancefloor This Weekend At Inishbofin Set Dancing & Trad Weekend 🎻⭐

Inishbofin set dancing & trad weekend returns this weekend from the 24th - 26th of September.

A weekend to dust off your dancing shoes or try something new with a Sean Nós dancing workshop an ceili in the community centre and music throughout island.

Inishbofin - One Island - Endless Adventures!

Image Credit: // Kevin Abeyta

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14/09/2021

🚃📖“Rails Through C***emara By Jonathan Beaumont - The Story Of The Galway - Clifden Railway 1895 – 1935”📖🚃

“Rails through C***emara by Jonathan Beaumont - the story of the Galway - Clifden Railway 1895 – 1935” is being launched at the C***emara Railway Projects HQ at the former Maam Cross Station on Saturday September 18.

The book is being launched by Éamon Ó Cuiv TD at 3pm.

Due to the current Covid 19 regulations that outdoor events are restricted to 200 guests – it is essential that those interested in attending please RSVP to [email protected] by Friday September 10.

Railtours Ireland is running a special day tour from Dublin to coincide with this event - details are on www.railtoursireland.com

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08/09/2021

⭐🔔 Cleggan Fringe Festival Returns for 2021🔔⭐

Cleggan Fringe Festival will run from Friday the 10th of September to Sunday the 12th of September in the fishing village of Cleggan, located less than a 15 minute drive (11km) from Clifden town

The festival offers a wide range of events including guided walks, live music, workshops, markets, food and craic - it's definitely one not to miss!

Check out for more information.

For more information on Cleggan village : https://guidetoconnemara.com/?s=&category=&location=421&a=true

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02/09/2021

⭐📸John Gerrard Mirror Pavilion Leaf Work 📸⭐

Running until the 18th of September from 9am-9pm for FREE - Mirror Pavilion by John Gerrard was commissioned by Galway International Arts
Festival for Galway 2020, European Capital of
Culture.

Mirror Pavilion is a beautiful and striking
structure, with three sides and the roof clad
in a highly reflective mirror and the fourth
wall a high–resolution LED wall. The Pavilion
premiered during Galway European Capital of
Culture 2020 with Corn Work at the
Claddagh Quay in Galway. Mirror Pavilion
will host a new artwork, Leaf Work, which will
unfold on the LED screen presented in the
spectacular 4,000 year old Derrigimlagh
Bog in C***emara.

Leaf Work Mirror Pavilion is accessible by foot on the marked walking loop at Derrygimlagh looped walk.
Image Credit: Mark Furniss
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31/08/2021

⭐️Explore the history of this 200-year-old town with local historian Kathleen Villiers-Tuthill. ⭐️

Hear stories of famine, war, religious conflict, street riots and political rallies in the ‘Capital of C***emara’.

Kathleen is the author of several books on the history of west County Galway and has a wealth of knowledge about the history and heritage of her native Clifden. No need to book, simply turn up. Tours run every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, from 22nd June to 23rd September (Excluding Saturday 18th September).

Start time: 11am and tours last approx. 90 minutes. Adults €10, Children under 15 go free

Starting point for all tours is at Station House Hotel & private tours can be available by arrangement.

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13/08/2021

🕌 Visit the Home of Clifden's Founder - John D'Arcy 🕌

Clifden was founded in 1812 by John D’Arcy. The D’Arcy family owned a very large estate, covering a large part west Co. Galway. Part of the D’arcy legacy was Clifden castle, a romantic Gothic castle which is now a historical ruin. The location can can be accessed by foot. The castle ruin is located just below the Sky Road, overlooking Clifden Bay. The castle is located approximately 2km from Clifden town.

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Image Credits:
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