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Escape to the wild beauty of Galway’s islands
‘Siar a raghadsa féin , Go hoileán mara i gcéin‘ No visit to Galway is complete without a visit to one of the islands. Island poet Mairtín O’ Diréain was planning a trip in the autumn to Inis Mór but a visit an island visit can be at any

Tracing your Connemara Ancestors
Tracing your Connemara Ancestors -Ar thóir do shinsir! Tracing your Connemara ancestors can be a very enjoyable way to spend a holiday in the West of Ireland. Doing the research yourself will give you an insight into the past. With a bit of luck you could find your long lost

Seven Strolls in Connemara
Seacht Siúlóid i gConamara Nestled along Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way, Connemara is a paradise for walkers, offering a mix of rugged coastlines, dramatic mountains, lakes, and bogland. Whether you’re looking for a leisurely seaside stroll , a wander in the wood or a mountain hike, there’s a trail waiting for

Conquer Connemara: Push Your Limits with These Epic Sport & Adventure Challenges
An bhfuil dúshláin ag teastáil uait? Are you looking for a challenge? Conquer Connemara: Push Your Limits with These Epic Sport & Adventure Challenges & Events Looking for your next adventure in Connemara and the Islands? Whether you’re eager to set yourself a new challenge or take up a

Travel Articles to Inspire your Trip to the West
Inspiration for your Trip to the West. Half the fun in a trip is planning it ! Some articles to inspire you! An bhfuil fúinn taistil ort – seo ailt chun inspioráid a thabhairt duit? ‘jaw dropping place’ Connemara National Park gets a shout out in the Readers

Shake off the Christmas Cobwebs
An bhfuil tú sách cróga ? Cuir ort do chulaith snámha le haghaidh snámh bliantúil Lá Nollag! Are you brave enough to take a dip in the Atlantic Ocean on Christmas Day? A Christmas Day swim is a great way to shake off the Christmas cobwebs. While not for the