No. 10 Traditional Irish Music

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There is great Irish music to be found most nights in the villages of Connemara. During the months of July and August, the Seisiun in the village of Tully is worth going too for a great evening of Music, song, dance and storytelling.

The village of Lettterfrack hold two festivals in May and October, they are called bog week and sea week. This is an excellent time to listen to famous musicians play to their hearts contents all week long!

No.1
Letterfrack Walking
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To the early christian sites, ancient forests, and to the top of any mountain you fancy (There's a lot to choose from and we can help you decide). We also know the area and where to go to thats well beyond the beaten track. These tours are designed to to completely outshine !!!.
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	No.1.7 Connemara National Park Connemara National Park. There's only a few of these in Ireland. With a range of guided walks and dominated by the mighty diamond mountain, it's easy to spend a day in the park relaxing in the beauty of the Connemara landscape. Time: 2-6 Hours. Cost: €2.50 Connemara National Park in more detail >>

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	No. 2 Climb Tully Mountain Climb Tully Mountain. Zero pain for lot's of gain. The views are breath taking for even the most experienced walker. This would be one of those unexpected highlights of your trip to Ireland. Time: 3hrs . Cost FREE Tully Mountain in more detail >>

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	No. 3 Kylemore Abbey Visit Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Gardens. A unique experience. Relax in the lush green tranquil surroundings of 19th Century gothic Architecture and Victorian gardens finely manicured, and adjacent lake. This is the most popular tourist attraction in Ireland. Time: 1/2 day. Cost €10 Kylemore Abbey in more detail >>

No. 5
Inish Bofin Island
Inish Bofin Island . Take a step back in time. Located 12 miles off the west coast with ferries running morning and evening this is one of the best ways to spend the day exploring this romantic and rugged island on foot or cycle. This will prove to be an unforgettable experience and a sure highlight of your holiday. Time: 1 Day .
Cost: @€15

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	No. 6 Scuba Diving This activity is one of Connemara's most fascinating activites. Imagine being up close to some of the most diverse underwater wildlife in the world!!!!! Cost: Varied Scuba Diving in more detail >>


	No. 7 Fishing Fishing of all types from 300 pound Tuna to 1/2 pound brown trout and everything in between. For the fishing enthusiast this is paradise and is one the expected highlights of a trip to Ireland. Cost: FREE - €50 per day Fishing in more detail >>


	No. 8 Sea Shore walks Sea Shore walks. Walk along the sea shore and unwind to the sound of the waves. Stop for a moment, perhaps have a picnic in the splendid glory of the Connemara seascape. Cost: FREE Sea shore walks in more detail >>


	No. 9 The beaches The beaches. With 8 beaches with 15 minutes you are spoilt for choice. You can walk, run, jump, do whatever you like with big beaches, small beaches, long beaches, and short beaches. Experience the freedom of your own isolation. Beaches in more detail >>


	No. 9.25 The Sky Road Traditional Irish Music. Organized and impromptu sessions spring up all of the time, Letterfrack is famous for it's local players who congregate on a whim and play music that would warm the cockles of your heart. Traditional Irish Music in more detail >>

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	No. 10 Traditional Irish Music Traditional Irish Music. Organized and impromptu sessions spring up all of the time, Letterfrack is famous for it's local players who congregate on a whim and play music that would warm the cockles of your heart. Traditional Irish Music in more detail >>


	No. 10.5 Guinness! When you've done all of that, enjoy a well earned pint of Guinness in Molly's Pub - consistently good Guinness! Guinness in more detail >>

What some people have said about letterfrack Lodge,
Mike, and connemara in general

Other spots in Ireland (A budding travel guide, Mike only features reccomended places to visit)
	Dingle and the Ring of Kerry The Ring of Kerry takes you through some of Irelands most spectacular scenery. Dingle is a favourite tourist town at the foot of the Dingle peninsula and features Traditional Irish Music Dingle is located about 5 hours drive from Letterfrack. VISIT THE DINGLE PAGE >>
	Cliffs of Mohar The Cliffs are a majestic scene of cliffs about 300 foot in height. They are located about 2 hours drive from Letterfrack Lodge. VISIT THE CLIFFS MOHAR PAGE >>
	Galway City Galway City is located 1.5 hours drive from Letterfrack Lodge. It is very cultural and features an intimate medievil setting. VISIT THE GALWAY CITY PAGE >>
	Giants Causeway Giants Causeway is one of those unusual rock formations which is considered a gem in Ireland. It is located about 6 hours drive from Letterfrack Lodge. VISIT THE GIANTS CAUSEWAY PAGE >>
	Dublin City Dublin City is Irelands Capital. Bustling with activity and a maze of multiculturalism and culture. Well worth a short visit before making your way to Letterfrack Lodge VISIT THE DUBLIN CITY PAGE >>
	Festivals in Ireland There are dozens of Festivals in Ireland and in summer the entire country has festivals of all kinds. If you are visiting ireland and want a taste of culture then attend a festival VISIT THE FESTIVALS IN IRELAND PAGE >>
	Westport located just 40 minutes drive from Letterfrack Lodge, Westport is known as one of the tidiest and prettiest towns in Ireland VISIT THE WESTPORT PAGE >>
	The Burren The Burren is Located on the other side of Galway Bay and the landscape resembles a blanket of rock as it is covered in linestone and thus features one of the largest varieties of native flora and fauna in Europe The Burren is located 2 hours from Letterfrack Lodge VISIT THE BURREN PAGE BY CLICKING HERE>>
	National Park (Kilkenny) The Kilkenny National Park is a vast area of Natural beauty. It is located about 5 hours drive from Letterfrack Lodge. VISIT THE KILKENNY NATIONAL PARK PAGE >>
	The Aran Islands These famous Islands which are one of Irelands most popular tourist destinations are reknown for the Aran Jumper, The world heritage site Dun Aonghasa which sits on a 300 foot clif face, and miles and miles of stone walls. The Aran Islands are located about 1.5 hours from Letterfrack Lodge. VISIT THE ARAN ISLANDS PAGE >>

OUR GUESTBOOK TELLS US THAT OUR CONNEMARA HOSTEL IS NOT JUST THE BEST CONNEMARA HOSTEL BUT ONE OF THE BEST IN ALL OF IRELAND!!!
CONNEMARA IS ONE OF THE MOST SPECIAL PLACES IN IRELAND. WITH THE CONNEMARA NATIONAL PARK, AND KYLEMORE ABBEY JUST UP THE ROAD
WE HAVE 2 OF IRELANDS BEST ATTRACTIONS VERY CLOSE BY.

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