{"id":220,"date":"2024-10-07T07:22:36","date_gmt":"2024-10-07T07:22:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/connemaraholidaylettings.com\/blog\/?p=220"},"modified":"2025-11-11T07:37:08","modified_gmt":"2025-11-11T07:37:08","slug":"diamond-hill-connemara","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/connemaraholidaylettings.com\/blog\/diamond-hill-connemara\/","title":{"rendered":"Hiking Diamond Hill Connemara: The Best Views in Ireland?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"220\" class=\"elementor elementor-220\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-552c239 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"552c239\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;slideshow&quot;,&quot;background_slideshow_gallery&quot;:[{&quot;id&quot;:228,&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/connemaraholidaylettings.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/10\\\/diamond-hill.jpg&quot;}],&quot;background_slideshow_loop&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;background_slideshow_slide_duration&quot;:5000,&quot;background_slideshow_slide_transition&quot;:&quot;fade&quot;,&quot;background_slideshow_transition_duration&quot;:500}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c70e217 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c70e217\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Hiking Diamond Hill Connemara:<br>The Best Views in Ireland?<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1733c1e0 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1733c1e0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-70c24bbc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"70c24bbc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, you\u2019ve decided to take a little trip to <\/span><b>Diamond Hill, Connemara<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2026 Well, you won\u2019t regret it! While Diamond Hill might not be the tallest peak in Ireland at 445 metres, the views from the summit are nothing short of breathtaking.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In today\u2019s blog, we\u2019ll cover everything you need to know about hiking Diamond Hill\u2014from how to get there and what to expect on the trail, to the best times to go for those postcard-worthy views. Once you\u2019re finished reading, you\u2019ll be ready to lace up your boots (and maybe pack that raincoat!) and hit the road.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-326cbc80 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"326cbc80\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-624a4384 elementor-widget elementor-widget-table-of-contents\" data-id=\"624a4384\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;headings_by_tags&quot;:[&quot;h2&quot;,&quot;h3&quot;],&quot;exclude_headings_by_selector&quot;:[],&quot;marker_view&quot;:&quot;bullets&quot;,&quot;icon&quot;:{&quot;value&quot;:&quot;fas fa-circle&quot;,&quot;library&quot;:&quot;fa-solid&quot;,&quot;rendered_tag&quot;:&quot;&lt;svg class=\\&quot;e-font-icon-svg e-fas-circle\\&quot; viewBox=\\&quot;0 0 512 512\\&quot; 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preserveAspectRatio=&#039;none&#039; overflow=&#039;visible&#039; height=&#039;100%&#039; viewBox=&#039;0 0 24 24&#039; fill=&#039;black&#039; stroke=&#039;none&#039;%3E%3Cpath d=&#039;M12.7,2.3c-0.4-0.4-1.1-0.4-1.5,0l-8,9.1c-0.3,0.4-0.3,0.9,0,1.2l8,9.1c0.4,0.4,1.1,0.4,1.5,0l8-9.1c0.3-0.4,0.3-0.9,0-1.2L12.7,2.3z&#039;\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E&quot;);\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d57eaa5 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d57eaa5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8913ec6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8913ec6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">THE DIAMOND HILL HIKE<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1c84811 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1c84811\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ae09f89 elementor-widget-divider--separator-type-pattern elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"ae09f89\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\" style=\"--divider-pattern-url: url(&quot;data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=&#039;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&#039; preserveAspectRatio=&#039;none&#039; overflow=&#039;visible&#039; height=&#039;100%&#039; viewBox=&#039;0 0 24 24&#039; fill=&#039;black&#039; stroke=&#039;none&#039;%3E%3Cpath d=&#039;M12.7,2.3c-0.4-0.4-1.1-0.4-1.5,0l-8,9.1c-0.3,0.4-0.3,0.9,0,1.2l8,9.1c0.4,0.4,1.1,0.4,1.5,0l8-9.1c0.3-0.4,0.3-0.9,0-1.2L12.7,2.3z&#039;\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E&quot;);\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-49cf3ef2 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"49cf3ef2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1f244071 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1f244071\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What to Expect on the Trail<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dff9a1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dff9a1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, let\u2019s talk about the hike itself. The Diamond Hill trail is roughly 7 kilometres long and takes about 2-3 hours to complete, depending on how fast you go and how often you stop to soak in the views (which, trust me, you will!). The trail is well-marked and maintained, so it\u2019s easy to follow, even for those who might not have much hiking experience.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first part of the hike takes you along a gentle gravel path that weaves through the heather-covered lowlands. As you climb higher, the terrain becomes rockier, and the trail turns into a stepped pathway that helps you tackle the steeper sections with ease. As you approach the summit, you\u2019ll cross a narrow quartzite ridge about 500-metres long.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-text ); text-align: var(--text-align); background-color: transparent;\">At the summit, you\u2019ll be rewarded with 360-degree views of the Twelve Bens mountain range, the coastline, and even the islands off the coast like Inishbofin. On a clear day, it\u2019s one of those views that will take your breath away and make you feel like you\u2019re standing on top of the world.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just a quick heads-up: the summit is completely exposed to the elements, especially the wind, so it\u2019s always a good idea to be cautious. Keep an eye on the weather forecast, and make sure you&#8217;re prepared for whatever Mother Nature might throw your way!<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0626a3c e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"0626a3c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-165e07b elementor-widget elementor-widget-google_maps\" data-id=\"165e07b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"google_maps.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-custom-embed\">\n\t\t\t<iframe loading=\"lazy\"\n\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps?q=diamond%20hill&#038;t=m&#038;z=10&#038;output=embed&#038;iwloc=near\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttitle=\"diamond hill\"\n\t\t\t\t\taria-label=\"diamond hill\"\n\t\t\t><\/iframe>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-55fa559 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"55fa559\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3b0adbd elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3b0adbd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Diamond Hill Walk: A Beginner-Friendly Option<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e575ef1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e575ef1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the best things about hiking Diamond Hill is that it\u2019s accessible for walkers of all levels. If you\u2019re new to hiking or just fancy a shorter walk, there\u2019s a lower loop trail that offers stunning views without the more strenuous climb to the summit. This loop takes around 45 mins to an hour and still provides plenty of scenic beauty, including vistas of the Atlantic Ocean and the rugged Connemara landscape.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The trail is well-suited for families or anyone looking for a more leisurely outing, and the steps, paths and boardwalks are well-maintained, making it a safe choice for those not accustomed to rough terrain. Even if you\u2019re only doing the lower trail, you\u2019ll still get a real taste of the natural beauty that makes Connemara so special.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re travelling with young children, the lower loop might be your best bet. For kids aged 5 and up, they should have no difficulty reaching the summit\u2014just make sure they stick to the designated path.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5f46132 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5f46132\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fed0955 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"fed0955\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/connemaraholidaylettings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/diamond-hill-ireland.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-226\" alt=\"diamond-hill-ireland\" srcset=\"https:\/\/connemaraholidaylettings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/diamond-hill-ireland.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/connemaraholidaylettings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/diamond-hill-ireland-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d47fdb7 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d47fdb7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-27faeef elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"27faeef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Best Time to Visit Diamond Hill for Stunning Views<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-49845b7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"49845b7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As with most outdoor activities in Ireland, timing can make a big difference when planning your hike up Diamond Hill. The best time to visit is between late spring and early autumn, from May to September, when you\u2019re more likely to experience clear skies and milder weather.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, Irish weather can be unpredictable (four seasons in one day, as we say!), so it\u2019s a good idea to check the forecast before heading out. Early morning or evening hikes are ideal if you want to avoid the crowds and capture that \u201cgolden-hour\u201d light for your photos.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even in winter, the landscape takes on a moody, atmospheric vibe, with mist rolling over the hills and a crispness in the air. Just make sure you&#8217;re well-prepared for potentially slippery conditions if you plan on hiking in the colder months. Also, did we mention the wind!?<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-11818ec e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"11818ec\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3460c53 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3460c53\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Exploring Connemara National Park Beyond Diamond Hill<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4c9ab2d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4c9ab2d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While Diamond Hill is the highlight of Connemara National Park, there\u2019s plenty more to explore once you\u2019ve completed your hike. The park itself covers over 2,000 hectares and is home to a variety of landscapes, from bogs and grasslands to woodlands and mountain ranges.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take the time to wander along some of the shorter trails like Ellis Wood Nature Trail (500 metres) and Sruffaunboy Walk (1.5 kilometres). Don\u2019t forget to keep an eye out for wildlife like the famous Connemara ponies, red deer, or even rare birds like peregrine falcons. If you\u2019re lucky, you might spot them grazing in the distance or soaring overhead.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For those with a passion for history and archaeology, the park also features remnants of 19th-century settlements and ancient megalithic tombs, providing a fascinating glimpse into the past. The visitor centre is a great place to learn more about the area\u2019s ecology and history before you head off to explore more.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5005423 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5005423\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-72a9b65 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"72a9b65\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1412\" height=\"705\" src=\"https:\/\/connemaraholidaylettings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/diamond-hill-connemara.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-227\" alt=\"diamond-hill-connemara\" srcset=\"https:\/\/connemaraholidaylettings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/diamond-hill-connemara.jpg 1412w, https:\/\/connemaraholidaylettings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/diamond-hill-connemara-768x383.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1412px) 100vw, 1412px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-361b6fe e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"361b6fe\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1fd2bf9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1fd2bf9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Start Your Adventure with a Hike on Diamond Hill, Ireland<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1ad67c6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1ad67c6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No matter what type of hiker you are, be it seasoned or complete beginner, Diamond Hill Connemara offers one of the most rewarding and accessible hiking experiences in Ireland. Whether you\u2019re pushing for the summit or taking it easy on the gentle lower trails, there\u2019s something for everyone.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, pack your hiking boots, bring plenty of water, and prepare for an adventure. Diamond Hill is waiting for you to explore its trails, take in its spectacular views, and enjoy everything Connemara has to offer.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fancy staying in an exclusive beach holiday home during your trip? Or maybe you\u2019d prefer a country style cottage? Connemara Lettings has the largest selection of holiday homes in the region, so your trip to Connemara will feel like home away from home.<\/span><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/connemaraholidaylettings.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Book your stay<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with us today!<\/span><\/p><p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sl\u00e1n agus beannacht <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(goodbye and blessings), and happy hiking!<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1fe90416 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1fe90416\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-51c8f30 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"51c8f30\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2a3b25ee elementor-align-justify elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"2a3b25ee\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/connemaraholidaylettings.com\/rentals\/holidays-rentals-rentals-d0\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Accommodation in Connemara<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-340ae911 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"340ae911\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1d3b739d elementor-align-justify elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"1d3b739d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/connemaraholidaylettings.com\/rentals\/holidays-rentals-apartments-c1\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Apartments in Connemara<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-664f808d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"664f808d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-50e0ae8 elementor-align-justify elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"50e0ae8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/connemaraholidaylettings.com\/rentals\/holidays-rentals-houses-c19\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Houses in Connemara<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hiking Diamond Hill Connemara:The Best Views in Ireland? 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