Things To Do in Connemara, Galway, Ireland

Alcock and Brown

The landing place of the first transatlantic flight

Marconi Station

The site of the first tranatlantic radio message

Connemara National Park

Some 7000 acres of mountains, bogs, heaths and grasslands, with wildlife and scenic walking trails.

Ballynahinch Castle

Beautiful hotel with a rich history

Kylemore Abbey

Historic Abbey and Walled Gardens

Killary Harbour

Irelands longest fiord

Sky Road

Unbelievable views by car or bike

Cleggan

Picturesque fishing village

Inishbofin

An island which can be visited from Cleggan

Omey Island

Drive to the island at low tide. See jorse racing on the sand in August, and all year round good walk

Grace O'Malley - Pirate Queen Museum

A ruthless plunderer, a mercenary, a rebel, a shrewd and able negotiator, the protective matriarch of her family and tribe

Gaynor's Pub Leenaun

Have a pint in the pub made famous by the movie The Field

Inagh Valley

Have morning coffee

Have afternoon Tea

Eat well and drink boutique wines

Lots of restauraunts 13 minutes away

Irish music, a creamy pint of Guinness and bar food

Irish music, a creamy pint of Guinness and bar food

A unique but somewhat illusive food truck but well worth tracking down

One of the nicest beaches on the Wild Atlantic Way

Beautiful beach for walking and swimming

"On a warm sunny day in July we had this fantastic beach all to ourselves. With clear calm water and ideal sandcastle sand, it was just perfect."

Arguably one of the best beaches in Ireland.

Catch a wild trout or salmon

20 different activities including canoeing, surfing, zip lining, climbing etc

Hire an electric or regular bike and tour yourself

An excellent school and recreational dives in the Atlantic

A pretty town with many shops, pubs, restaurants and the best bookshop on the Wild Atlantic Way

A the wide selection of beautiful Irish woolens and crafts.

Knitting wool and crafts and homemade cakes in Killary Café

Large bustling town with a wide variety of shops and places to visit