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This pub's exterior might look a bit forlorn but this only belies the cosiness within. John Patrick's is a particularly cordial Irish pub, with a warm and friendly atmosphere inside. This is a regular meeting place for locals,... more
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The Tropical Butterfly Centre is located 30 kilometres west of Galway City and 4 kilometres from Rossaveal Harbour, right in the heart of Connemara. Within the lush grandeur of the tropical enclosure, you can view free-flying e... more
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This center is situated in possibly the most scenic area of Connemara, providing a real treat for the enthusiastic angler. The waters around Roundstone offer some of the best sea angling in the northern seas. Blue shark, tope,... more
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History was made on this spot on 15 June 1919, when pilot John Alcock and navigator Arthur Brown flew from Newfoundland to Ireland in just over 6 hours. They crossed the ocean at a speed of approximately 120 mph in a Vickers Vi... more
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This unique pub has a variety of functions. It is a bar, a supermarket, a filling station and a restaurant. The latter specializes in delectable seafood fresh from the Atlantic. Bar food is served daily at Keogh's Pub in cozy s... more
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Situated about 14km from Maam Cross, this little whitewashed cottage used to be Patrick Pearse's summer home. Patrick Pearse was a writer and poet, and many of his stories refer to places and events in this area of Ireland. It... more
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Situated near some of the most beautiful beaches in Connemara, including Roundstone beach and Dog's Bay, O'Dowd's Restaurant and Bar is a welcome retreat after a day at sea or touring in Connemara. Combine a decent pint with a... more
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This hostelry is a prominent fixture on Loughrea's main street, with its distinct black wooden frontage. Inside, this pub and restaurant exudes comfort and warmth, and the mahogany interior gives it an old-fashioned feel. Large... more
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Carna Travel Experiences
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It had to end somewhere
Well all trips have to end somewhere and ours ended in Ireland. A sort of halfway house, close enough to home that we could get used to... Continue reading »
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Connemara
Rain, rain, rain, rain… no wonder it’s so green. We stayed at the local Galway campsite which was absolutely horrible – we’ve sto... Continue reading »
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I am up to my knees in small men
Grace O’Malley (Granuaile) 1530-1603Poems by Mary O’MalleyI am Gráinne, Queen of menMistress of a thousand shipsBunowen’s chatelains.A wo... Continue reading »
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Mind the Midges on the Cliffs of Moher
After a 20 minute ferry ride over the Shannon River and a quick stop for petrol we headed into the small town of Kilkee - a seaside resor... Continue reading »
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The Burren
The Burren is an area stretching across counties Clare and Galway. The Burren used to be under the sea, giving it an unusual landscape... Continue reading »
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