Attractions

Renvyle Castle, a 13th / 14th century tower house facing the Atlantic on Connemara’s northern shore.

Views from the peaks offer an unrivaled panoramic view of the Connemara countryside

A most picturesque part of the Wild Atlantic Way driving route.

In the mid-15th century, the Augustinian Friars founded Murrisk Abbey, which became the preferred starting point for pilgrimages up Croagh Patrick.

St. MacDara is very much associated with seafarers and an old tradition had the sailors dipping their sails as they passed the island

One of Ireland’s last great wild and natural areas. A lovely route for walkers, cyclists and drivers to enjoy.

A small restored cottage that was used by Patrick Pearse, leader of the 1916 Rising, as a summer residence.

A tidal island and located just off the coast of Claddaghduff and the Aughrus Peninsula

Maumean is a mountain pass in Connemara that links the Maum and Inagh Valleys through the Maumturk mountains.

The first commercial wireless messages were transmitted and received from the Marconi Wireless Station in Derrygimlagh

Located close to Ballyconneely, this is an ideal launch point for a range of water-based activities.

Set in a steep-sided valley, surrounded by the Maumturk & Partry mountains

Popular for trout fishing and with anglers from all over the world

Lough Inagh is a glacial lake, located in the stunning Inagh Valley

Boat cruises and fishing on the Corrib are popular activities for locals and visitors alike.

A working Abbey where the Benedictine sisters live, work, pray and welcome visitors from around the world.

Dramatically surrounded by mountains that rise steeply from the water’s edge

An area of unique natural beauty and a recommended area to visit while in Connemara

Inishmore is the largest if the Aran Islands and a popular tourist destination

Here you will find a true escape from the modern world

The smallest of the Aran islands and shrouded in a distinctive charm of a classical isolated fishing village

This is the most visited of all of the approximately 365 islands on Lough Corrib and is home to a number of ancient monastic ruins.

Enjoy a wonderful scenic drive with breathtaking views. The valley’s lake, woodlands and hills are enjoyed by many walkers, fishermen and artists.