Buttermilk Lodge Guest Accommodation

22/01/2025

Looking up at Diamond Hill, 👇Read on for more 👇

⛰️ Diamond Hill is a popular hiking destination located in Connemara National Park in County Galway, Ireland. The hill offers spectacular views of the rugged landscape, including the Twelve Bens mountain range, Kylemore Abbey, the surrounding boglands, and the Atlantic coastline.

🚶‍♂️Trail Options: The Diamond Hill Loop Walk includes:
Lower Trail (easy): A short loop with gentle inclines.
Upper Trail (challenging): A steeper path leading to the summit at 442 meters (1,450 feet).

Difficulty: Moderate to strenuous, depending on the route.
Time Required:
Lower Trail: 45 minutes to 1 hour.
Upper Trail: 2.5 to 3 hours for the full loop.

📷 Views:
Stunning panoramas of Kylemore Lough, Inishbofin Island, and the scenic Connemara countryside.
Access: Entry to the National Park is free, and there’s parking available near the visitor center.

15/01/2025

Agreed Statement - 15th January 2025

***Full steam ahead for the Connemara Pony Show (Clifden) 2025 after a joint agreement.***

In its centenary year, the annual Connemara Pony Show at Clifden is now set for its most exciting event ever. Over the past few months, detailed discussions have been ongoing between the Connemara Pony Breeders’ Society and a newly formed and independent Show Management entity on a potential path forward for the much loved Connemara Pony Show at Clifden. On the 12th of January, an agreement in principle was reached between both entities on how the Show (and related events) will be run and supported for an initial period of 3 years, starting in 2025.

At the recent AGM of the Connemara Pony Breeders’ Society, a proposal from the new entity for the transition and management of the Clifden show was outlined by the CPBS Executive Committee to the CPBS membership. The proposal was adopted by the membership and thereafter ratified by the newly elected CPBS Council.

The new independent show entity, known as ‘Connemara Pony Show - Clifden’ has a board of trustees composed of representatives from Connemara Chamber of Commerce, equine representatives, local political representatives, and community leaders. The Trustees, together with a dedicated wider team will assume full management and running of the show going forward.

“The Show, by adopting a more localised approach to its management, emphasises the importance of collaboration between both Cumann Lucht Capaillíní Chonamara and the greater Connamara Community. This partnership is pivotal in delivering a successful show in its centenary year. The CPBS acknowledges the Connemara Pony Show at Clifden as Ireland’s premier Connemara Pony event. We are confident that this new agreement will not only honour the legacy of this iconic event but also ensure its continuation as a cornerstone of not only Connemara but also Irish equine culture for many years to come.”
Daragh Ó Tuairisg - President - Connemara Pony Breeders’ Society

“Tá Coiste Taispeántas na Capallíní- Clochán 2025 ag súil le taispeántas den chéad scoth a reáchtáil i mí Lúnasa agus muid ag ceiliúradh 100 bliain den seó capaillíní sa Chlochán. Following successful discussions with the CPBS, our dedicated regional committee now look forward to delivering the famed Connemara Pony Show at Clifden for the benefit of the Connemara Pony community and wider region.”
Mary Coyne - Chairperson - Connemara Pony Show, Clifden Committee

This is agreed joint statement by:

Daragh Ó Tuairisg - President
On behalf of Connemara Pony Breeders’ Society

Mary Coyne - Chairperson
On behalf of Connemara Pony Show, Clifden Committee


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Connemara Pony Show - Clifden
19th to 22nd August 2025
Queries to: [email protected]

01/01/2025

We wish you peace, happiness and good health for 2025 !

24/12/2024

Merry Christmas !

15/12/2024

Wishing the Best of Luck to Ahascragh / Caltra in the Camogie Intermediate All - Ireland Final tomorrow!

21/11/2024

21/11/2024

A bit of snow doesn’t stop Milo getting his daily dip !!!

21/11/2024

The sun is out & the Twelve Bens are looking lovely under the coat of snow !

21/11/2024

An unusual White scene from our front door this morning!

16/11/2024

Best of luck to our great rugby team today !!!

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗮 𝗥𝗙𝗖 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗕𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗥𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗜𝗟 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝘂𝗽 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 💪

Connemara RFC will face last year's AIL Junior Cup finalists, Bective Rangers in the Energia All Ireland Junior Cup Quarter Final today, 16th November at 5:00 PM in Donnybrook.

"The boys are excited to get stuck in, so hopefully we can go and show why we deserve to be here and keep going deeper into the competition," says Co-Captain David McDonagh

Read the preview here 👇
https://www.connachtrugby.ie/news/connemara-ready-to-face-bective-rangers-in-the-ail-junior-cup-qf/bp3212/

| IrishRugby

13/11/2024

UPDATED updated schedule! 🕺🏼☃️

04/11/2024

Halloween 2024

25/09/2024

Thanks to John Hogan for this beautiful photo of Buttermilk Lily.