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8 top things to do in Connemara, Ireland

Connemara is located in Galway, on the West Coast, and showcases the real beauty of Ireland. As it is quite rural, it is best to plan your visit and know where you are going prior to heading off.

Kylemore Abbey boasts beautifully restored period rooms which you can tour as part of the visitor experience.

Kylemore Abbey and Victorian Walled Garden

Every time I return to Ireland, I visit Ballynahinch Castle and pop in for tea and scones by the fire, followed by a beautiful walk along the river.

Ballynahinch Castle

Diamond Hill in Letterfrack is one of my favorite hikes to do as it is relatively easy for a hike and a little challenging at the same time.

Climb Diamond Hill in Letterfrack

Clifden is the largest town in Connemara and it is filled with little pubs, restaurants and small shops.

Explore Clifden

Roundstone town is a tiny tiny town, however, it is the perfect stop after time spent at Dog’s Bay beach.

Visit Roundstone town and the beach

The Wild Atlantic way is a coastal drive from the North of Ireland all the way to the South of Ireland which includes Connemara & Galway City.

Drive along the Wild Atlantic Way

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