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Inishbofin Walking Festival
The annual Inishbofin Walking Festival usually takes place in April/May but this year it is scheduled for the weekend of September 10th to 12th in the hope that things will be a little back to ‘normal’ by then! The Walking Festival is a beautiful chance to roam Inishbofin, take in stunning
Ballynahinch Walled Garden
The walled garden in Ballynahinch Castle undertook a complete restoration process in early 2017. During this restoration the walls, due to poor structural integrity, were knocked and completely rebuilt reusing the original stone, this process took approximately 6 months. The result today is a testament to skill and craftmanship of
New Tourism Video Shines a Light on Unique Offering of Connemara & The Islands
Video link: bit.ly/ConnemaraIE The tourism industry of Connemara & The Islands has today launched a new video to mark the reopening of the hospitality sector in the region. The video targets domestic Irish families and ‘unconstrained adults’ and showcases the almost endless array of activities available across
Giant Summer of Fun & Celebration Awaits Visitors to Connemara & The Islands
Connemara and The Islands, a place known to many for its white sandy beaches, remote walking trails, and unique cultural offering reopens this June, just in time for summer fun and memorable family holidays. Connemara; a region of great variety, both geographically and culturally; stretches from Galway Bay to Killary
Connemara’s Most Instagrammable Places
During the summer, Jurys Inn and Leonardo Hotels UK conducted a survey of Ireland’s top holiday destinations for staycationers. We were over the moon when Connemara topped the polls as the most picture-perfect location with over a third of Irish adults voting it as their number one beauty spot! Read
Ten Photos That Prove Connemara Is The Place To Be This Autumn
With its heady mix of history, heritage and heart, Connemara appeals to the curious and adventurous! Our wind-swept landscapes, rugged wilderness and majestic mountains make Connemara a destination for those who like to venture off the beaten track and into the heart of wild Ireland. Our bogs and bays make
