Explore the history of this 200-year-old town with local historian Kathleen Villiers-Tuthill. Hear stories of famine, war, religious conflict, street riots and political rallies in the ‘Capital of Connemara’. Kathleen is the author of several books on the history of west County Galway and has a wealth of knowledge about the history and heritage of her native Clifden. No need to book, simply turn up. Tours run every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, from 22nd June to 23rd September (Excluding Saturday 18th September). Start time: 11am and tours last approx. 90 minutes. Adults €10, Children under 15 go free Starting point for all tours is at Station House Hotel & private tours can be available by arrangement.
Clifden Station House, Galway Road, Clifden
A fascinating location to visit, take a tour and purchase a great array of traditionally hand-prepared seafood products.
Ballyconneely
A unique opportunity to see award winning Connemara Ponies in their natural environment.
Clifden
Relax and enjoy the peace, tranquility and closeness to nature on our glass-bottom boat.
Letterfrack
We are open for business seven days a week, all year round!
Oughterard
View working sheepdogs, sheep sheering demonstrations, & turf cutting demonstrations.
Leenane
Visit a working hill sheep farm and watch the Border Collie sheepdogs herding Connemara Blackface sheep.
Clonbur