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MIKES TOP 10
and a half things to do
in connemara, Ireland
No.1 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 IRELAND.
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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 IRELAND. CONNEMARA.
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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 IRELAND.
CONNEMARA.
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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 IRELAND.
CONNEMARA
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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 IRELAND.
CONNEMARA.
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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 IRELAND.
CONNEMARA.
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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 IRELAND.
CONNEMARA.
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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. IRELAND.
CONNEMARA.
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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. IRELAND.
CONEMARA.
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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. IRELAND.
CONNEMARA.
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Tully Mountain definitely provides the best view over the seashore and the whole Connemara area. If you are lucky you can look as far as to the Croagh Patrick near Westport and southwards as far as to the whole Galway Bay.
You also have splendid views over the Twelve Bens of Connemara. Unfortunately there is no marked path up to the top but you should start your way on one of the not so steep sides to climb the top or it can get very exhausting. Well, actually, there is not only one top but three tops, each one marked with a little stone or a pile of stones.
There are even small lakes on top. The whole mountain is heather-clad, which gives it kind of a purple shade. I really liked the walking tour and just to climb the mountain takes about 2 hours. The whole circuit of the mountain should take about 3,5 hours.
Ensuite Dorm:
16-18 Euro pp
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Ensuite
Single Room:
30 - 48 Euro pp
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Ensuite
Double / triple Room:
22 - 24 Euro pp
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-Buffet Breakfast:
5 Euro
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6 reasons to stay in this connemara hostel
1. The hostel and self catering doesnt cost you a fortune to stay, infact you will find it very good value compared to the rest of Ireland!!!!.
2.The en-suite rooms are clean, comfortable, and conveniently
located in Letterfrack village one of Irelands more pretty places
3. Mike's on hand with local Ireland and connemara information you won't find in your guide book. Mikes Top Ten
4. Three well equipped kitchens and lots of living space. A rarity in Ireland
5.Free laminated maps for self-guided guided walks around Connemara, Ireland.
6. A sound nights sleep and A hearty Breakfast which includes Nancies home made Irish brown bread
7. A great pint in the village.
What some people have said about letterfrack Lodge, Mike and connemara in general
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.
