Clifden Trips

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Galway to Clifden | Apr 05 06'

by go_girl a real traveler from Australia, on vacation in Clifden

"Time to let someone else do the driving"

We were in need of a rest day after all the driving and navigating with incorrect maps and minimal road signs so we left the car and got a ferry to... Continue reading »

Trips taken near Clifden

Free Car = Jump In and Drive | May 03 09'

by StarEeyed a 31 year old female traveling as a couple from Minneapolis, on vacation in Connemara

"thankful that there were honest people around who weren't in the mood to steal a car""

We decided to take a day trip out to Connemara today. Connemara is about a 150 mile ring just north of Galway with some of the coolest scener... Continue reading »
Me and John Wayne in Cong | Jun 17 08'

by Solo Traveler a 49 year old female from San Diego, on vacation in Cong

"The only thing I could get was a pack of crisps (potato chips) from the pub"

The drive from Newport to Cong was unbelievably beautiful. It too me through some of the most beautiful hilly countryside in the land. Lots of lake... Continue reading »
Stormy Night in Mayo County | Jun 16 08'

by Solo Traveler a 49 year old female from San Diego, on vacation in Westport

"One of the most scenic drives I have ever taken. "

The day I left the infamous "Old Monsastery Hostel" was incredible. One of the most scenic drives I have ever taken. But backing up a moment....did... Continue reading »
Road Trip #1 - Connemara | Jun 15 08'

by Solo Traveler a 49 year old female from San Diego, on vacation in Connemara

Took a taxi Monday morning to Galway airport to pick up my car for the week. Now it has been over 25 years since driving on the left side of the ro... Continue reading »
Castlebar | Apr 09 08'

by Dementia Adventure a real traveler from Sydney, on vacation in Castlebar

Thursday 10 AprilThe B&B was an experience, we were greeted by Maura. Her appearance and actions were very like those of Mrs Bouquet (Mrs Bucke... Continue reading »
Aran Islands Adventure | Feb 22 08'

by James Hanlon a 21 year old male from Eagan, on vacation in Aran Islands

The next morning, after everybody recovered from a wild night, we took our bus to the port near Galway to head out to the Aran Islands. Some... Continue reading »
Achill Island | Dec 22 07'

by Marc & Rose a traveling as a couple from Wellington, on vacation in Achill

Our stay at Achill Island was definitely the highlight of our trip. We went for a walk up Mt Slievemore. Just after we'd reached the top the... Continue reading »
Croagh Patrick | Dec 22 07'

by Marc & Rose a traveling as a couple from Wellington, on vacation in Murrisk

On our way to Achill Island we tried to Climb Croagh Patrick. We began up the easy pilgrims road, there was definitely no mistaking where the track... Continue reading »
Bike Riding on Inis Moir | Nov 09 07'

by Lauren & Justin a 26 year old female traveling as a couple from Adelaide, on vacation in Aran Islands

"The spectacular stone ringed walls form a semi circle with the 150m sheer cliff face"

After our breakfast of vegemite toast (thanks mum!) we headed 37km west of Galway to Rossveal where we caught the 10.30 ferry across to the Biggest... Continue reading »
Connemara, Galway County: Days 3 & 4 | Aug 17 07'

by michelle finkelstein a female from San Francisco, on vacation in Connemara

"The rugged coastline is dotted with beaches, islands, and harbors..."

Drive west towards to County Galway. Connemara, one of the most scenic areas of Ireland, is a land of mountains and lakes and has the largest Iris... Continue reading »