{"id":2437,"date":"2026-02-05T12:13:01","date_gmt":"2026-02-05T12:13:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/connemaraholidaylettings.com\/blog\/?p=2437"},"modified":"2026-02-05T12:18:27","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T12:18:27","slug":"lettermullen-island","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/connemaraholidaylettings.com\/blog\/lettermullen-island\/","title":{"rendered":"Lettermullen Island Travel Guide for Exploring Galway\u2019s Atlantic Edge"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"2437\" class=\"elementor elementor-2437\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-420e8c3b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"420e8c3b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-69798436 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"69798436\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-37877d34 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"37877d34\" data-element_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\">Lettermullen Island Travel Guide for Exploring Galway\u2019s Atlantic Edge<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\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-11676477 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"11676477\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-47190170 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"47190170\" data-element_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;\">Lettermullen sits on the western edge of Connemara, reached by a narrow causeway that leaves the mainland behind. As you approach the island, the road tightens. Housing thins out, and the Atlantic starts showing through gaps in low stone walls. Lettermullen lies within the Gaeltacht, and Irish is the language you\u2019ll hear first in everyday conversations between residents.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Located in Lettermullen Galway, the island is compact and settled. There\u2019s no focal attraction and no attempt to reorganise daily life around visitors. Lettermullen Ireland is a working place shaped by school runs, local services, and the weather rather than sightseeing plans.<\/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-392460f6 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"392460f6\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-262147bc elementor-widget elementor-widget-table-of-contents\" data-id=\"262147bc\" data-element_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;&quot;,&quot;library&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;no_headings_message&quot;:&quot;No headings were found on this page.&quot;,&quot;hierarchical_view&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;min_height&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"table-of-contents.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__header-title\">\n\t\t\t\tTable of Contents\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-toc__262147bc\" class=\"elementor-toc__body\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__spinner-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"elementor-toc__spinner eicon-animation-spin e-font-icon-svg e-eicon-loading\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 1000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M500 975V858C696 858 858 696 858 500S696 142 500 142 142 304 142 500H25C25 237 238 25 500 25S975 237 975 500 763 975 500 975Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/div>\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-6959a91 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6959a91\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2f8c31eb elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2f8c31eb\" data-element_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\">Discover a realistic itinerary for exploring Lettermullen Island without rushing<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-27ccf3b7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"27ccf3b7\" data-element_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;\">Most people explore Lettermullen Island over one or two days, often while staying elsewhere in Connemara. The built-up area along the main road is a practical starting point. This is where services are located and where most daily activity happens. From there, the island opens out into low fields, bogland, and exposed coastline, with the Atlantic rarely far away.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some visitors plan time around seaweed bathing during their stay. <strong>The Seaweed Centre<\/strong> sits within the built-up area near the local school and church, making it easy to reach without leaving the island. It\u2019s used by residents as well as visitors, and advance booking is common.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just off the island, beside Tigh Lee, <strong>Oileanra Seaweed Baths and Sauna<\/strong> offers another option. Its location suits a half-day plan, especially if you\u2019re travelling in or out of Lettermullen rather than treating it as a destination in its own right.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beyond that, exploring works best through short walks connected by driving. Coastal stretches suit slow wandering, while longer distances are easier by car. Once you leave the main area, signage is limited, so most people stop where access allows rather than following a fixed route.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lettermullen also works well alongside nearby areas such as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/connemaraholidaylettings.com\/blog\/carraroe\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carraroe<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/connemaraholidaylettings.com\/blog\/spiddal\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spiddal<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if you\u2019re building a wider south Connemara itinerary.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3056e5a elementor-widget elementor-widget-google_maps\" data-id=\"3056e5a\" data-element_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=lettermullan&#038;t=m&#038;z=14&#038;output=embed&#038;iwloc=near\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttitle=\"lettermullan\"\n\t\t\t\t\taria-label=\"lettermullan\"\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-4a22a30 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4a22a30\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e9e549c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e9e549c\" data-element_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\">Exploring Tr\u00e1 Dhire\u00e1in Huston, the main Lettermullen Beach with public access\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-48354fd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"48354fd\" data-element_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;\">There is only one main Lettermullen Beach with clear public access, and that\u2019s Tr\u00e1 Dhire\u00e1in Huston. Other sandy stretches exist around the island, but most are on private land or lack direct access.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tr\u00e1 Dhire\u00e1in Huston is a tidal beach on the Atlantic side of the island. At low tide, the sand opens out, while higher tides limit usable space. Swimming is popular in settled weather, though the water stays cold and there are no lifeguards, so conditions need to be judged carefully.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On clear days, the beach looks out towards the Aran Islands and the Burren in Clare. Facilities are basic but useful, with a small picnic table and a bin on site. Parking can be limited in good weather, and many visitors leave cars near the church before walking to the beach.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want more beach options during the same trip, mainland locations such as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/connemaraholidaylettings.com\/blog\/dog-bay-beach\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dog\u2019s Bay<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> near Roundstone or beaches around Spiddal are easier to access.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b4df49a elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"b4df49a\" data-element_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=\"1610\" height=\"757\" src=\"https:\/\/connemaraholidaylettings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Lettermullan-Tra-Dhireain-Huston-beach.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-2454\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/connemaraholidaylettings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Lettermullan-Tra-Dhireain-Huston-beach.jpg 1610w, https:\/\/connemaraholidaylettings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Lettermullan-Tra-Dhireain-Huston-beach-300x141.jpg 300w, https:\/\/connemaraholidaylettings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Lettermullan-Tra-Dhireain-Huston-beach-1024x481.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/connemaraholidaylettings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Lettermullan-Tra-Dhireain-Huston-beach-768x361.jpg 768w, https:\/\/connemaraholidaylettings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Lettermullan-Tra-Dhireain-Huston-beach-1536x722.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1610px) 100vw, 1610px\" \/>\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-5ef74fc e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5ef74fc\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0d696ad elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0d696ad\" data-element_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\">Food and everyday eating options on Lettermullen Island and nearby\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8f77f3b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8f77f3b\" data-element_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;\">You can eat on Lettermullen, but choice is limited, so planning helps. The closest pub serving food is <strong>Tigh Lee<\/strong>, located just off the island. It\u2019s the most practical option if you don\u2019t want a long drive in the evening, and it\u2019s used by locals as well as visitors.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The next nearest option is <strong>An Chl\u00faid<\/strong> in Tiernee, about an eight-minute drive away. It provides another reliable place for a sit-down meal without committing to a longer journey towards Galway or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/connemaraholidaylettings.com\/blog\/things-to-do-clifden\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clifden<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most people staying on the island rely on self-catering for part of their trip. That suits the area, particularly outside peak season when opening hours can change.<\/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-30efc2f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"30efc2f\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a680978 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a680978\" data-element_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\">Visiting Golam Head Signal Station on the western edge of Lettermullen\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-87ea222 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"87ea222\" data-element_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;\">The signal station on Golam Head sits on a low hill at the south-west end of the headland, around 29 metres above sea level. Although it\u2019s visible from parts of Lettermullen, access is limited. The headland can only be reached on foot for a short window either side of low tide, and the approach involves crossing shallow water and heavy seaweed.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The station formed part of a wider coastal signalling network used to monitor Atlantic shipping along the west coast. From this position, signals could be passed between neighbouring stations, including Inishmore to the south, which is still visible on clear days. Its placement reflects the importance of line-of-sight rather than ease of access.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Today, the main surviving feature is the stone signal tower, which remains largely intact to full wall height. A short section of field wall connects to its northern corner, dating from later land use on the headland.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because of tidal access and ground conditions, this isn\u2019t a site most visitors will reach. For many, it\u2019s best understood as a historic marker in the landscape rather than a practical walking destination, with its story visible even from a distance.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1bd1aec elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"1bd1aec\" data-element_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=\"1208\" height=\"530\" src=\"https:\/\/connemaraholidaylettings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Lettermullan-connemara.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-2455\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/connemaraholidaylettings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Lettermullan-connemara.jpg 1208w, https:\/\/connemaraholidaylettings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Lettermullan-connemara-300x132.jpg 300w, https:\/\/connemaraholidaylettings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Lettermullan-connemara-1024x449.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/connemaraholidaylettings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Lettermullan-connemara-768x337.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1208px) 100vw, 1208px\" \/>\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-f1f3506 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"f1f3506\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-26b24c9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"26b24c9\" data-element_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\">Find the perfect base to visit Lettermullen with Connemara Holiday Lettings<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1b4c359 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1b4c359\" data-element_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;\">Lettermullen is easy to reach by car from Galway, travelling west through Spiddal and Carraroe before crossing the causeway onto the island. Public transport is limited, so having your own transport makes getting around much simpler.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weather affects most plans here. Wind is common, conditions change quickly, and good footwear is worth bringing at any time of year..<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Staying nearby gives you flexibility, especially if you\u2019re exploring south Connemara or adjusting plans around weather. <\/span><b>Connemara Holiday Lettings<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> offers cottages and coastal homes across the region, providing a practical base for visiting Lettermullen and nearby areas like Carraroe, Roundstone, and Spiddal without rushing.<\/span><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/connemaraholidaylettings.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Browse Connemara Holiday Lettings\u2019 collection<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to find accommodation that suits your plans.<\/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-1f414ed9 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1f414ed9\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3dcef283 elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"3dcef283\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\">\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"container\" data-elementor-id=\"260\" class=\"elementor elementor-260\" data-elementor-post-type=\"elementor_library\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-55f78c72 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"55f78c72\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-11efe5e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"11efe5e\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2f28bcee elementor-align-justify elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"2f28bcee\" data-element_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\/rentals-ireland-p126\/\">\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-2c8b3d86 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2c8b3d86\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-12fab486 elementor-align-justify elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"12fab486\" data-element_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\/apartments-ireland-c1p126\/\">\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-6decb6bd e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6decb6bd\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3c07a40b elementor-align-justify elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"3c07a40b\" data-element_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\/houses-ireland-c19p126\/\">\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<\/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\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lettermullen sits on the western edge of Connemara, reached by a narrow causeway that leaves the mainland behind. 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