Carraroe Galway: Discover the Coral Strand and Life in the Gaeltacht

Carraroe is one of those places that sneaks up on you. You arrive thinking you’ll pop in for an afternoon and discover you’ve somehow spent the whole week wandering back roads, dipping in and out of coves, chatting to locals, and planning the next visit before the first one has even ended.  Carraroe Galway (not […]

Spiddal: The Scenic Gaeltacht Village on Galway Bay

Spiddal sits on the shores of Galway Bay with the Atlantic stretching out in front and Connemara rising behind it. It’s one of the biggest Irish-speaking communities in the region, so it’s worth knowing its Irish name An Spidéal, too. Teenagers from every corner of the country descend here in summer for language college, and […]

Exploring Oughterard: Connemara’s Laid-Back Lakeside Escape

If you’re wondering what to do in Oughterard, you’re in the right place. This small, characterful town in County Galway sits on the edge of Lough Corrib and acts as the western gateway to Connemara. It’s a proper, local Irish town where life moves at an easy pace, the pubs are lively without being loud, […]

Rosmuck, Connemara: An Introduction to a True Gaeltacht

If you’re picturing a Connemara village lined with gift shops and cafes, Rosmuck might surprise you. This isn’t that kind of place. Rosmuck is first and foremost a working Gaeltacht community, where Irish is the language of daily life and the landscape is raw and unpolished. For a more bustling tourist experience, Clifden is your […]

Pine Island Connemara: Finding Ireland’s Most Photographed Spot

Pine Island Connemara: Finding Ireland’s Most Photographed Spot If you’re looking for one of Ireland’s most photographed landscapes, Pine Island on Derryclare Lough is it. Located just off the N59, this small, tree-covered island has become an iconic image of Connemara, framed perfectly by the rugged peaks of the Twelve Bens. What makes it special […]

Connemara Golf Club: A Golfer’s Guide to Connaught’s Best Links

Connemara Golf Club: A Golfer’s Guide to Connaught’s Best Links If you’re searching for an authentic links golf experience on Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way, Connemara Golf Club delivers. Located just west of Ballyconneely and about 15 kms from Clifden, this course offers something you won’t find at manufactured resort courses: raw, natural terrain shaped by […]

Connemara Whiskey: A Distinctive Irish Whiskey Worth Discovering

Ask anyone about Ireland, and whiskey will soon be part of the conversation. Among the most distinctive is Connemara whiskey, a spirit that manages to capture both the ruggedness and the warmth of the west. Unlike most Irish whiskeys, which are famously smooth, Connemara offers something different: a peated malt that carries a whisper of […]

A Guide to Connemara Marble and Why It Makes a Perfect Keepsake

If you’ve ever wandered into a craft shop in the west of Ireland, chances are you’ve spotted the deep green sheen of Connemara marble. It’s as Irish as the Cliffs of Moher or a tune on the fiddle, and it’s been treasured here for centuries. Mined only in Connemara, this marble is part of the […]

Connemara Map: The Best Way to Navigate Ireland’s Wild West

Connemara Map: The Best Way to Navigate Ireland’s Wild West Overview of Connemara, Ireland Connemara is one of those places that feels bigger than the map it sits on. Out on the western edge of County Galway, you’ll find a region of rugged coastlines, glassy lakes, low stone walls, winding roads and mountains that appear […]

Clifden Castle and the Walk That Tells Its Story

Clifden Castle and the Walk That Tells Its Story Exploring Clifden Castle Out here in the west of Ireland, where the wind has opinions and the sheep have right of way, you’ll find the ruins of Clifden Castle. Just outside the lively town of Clifden, this ivy-clad silhouette against the Atlantic sky is as photogenic […]