Having only ever previously driven past Galway en-route to other destinations, I was very happy to have had the opportunity to spend time in Galway and explore… Read more “Galway – Ireland”
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Killary Fjord, Connemara – Ireland
Killary Harbour is one of the three glacial fjords in Ireland, being formed during the last ice age in a process called glaciation where glaciers moved through… Read more “Killary Fjord, Connemara – Ireland”
Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Garden, Connemara – Ireland
Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Garden is one of the most famous attractions in Connemara, and it’s easy to see why when you see it in person.… Read more “Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Garden, Connemara – Ireland”
Connemara Greenway Car Park, Ballynahinch Estate – Ireland
Connemara is one of the most scenic places in the country to cycle. Ballynahinch Estate offers a 6km completed section of the Connemara Greenway which goes along… Read more “Connemara Greenway Car Park, Ballynahinch Estate – Ireland”
Dog’s Bay, Connemara – Ireland
Similar to Mannin Bay, Dog’s Bay has crystal blue waters and pure white sands. Adding to its appeal, the beach is sheltered from the wind by the… Read more “Dog’s Bay, Connemara – Ireland”
Mannin Bay Blueway Beach, Connemara – Ireland
I discovered Mannin Bay Blueway by chance, driving from Sky Road and the Alcock and Brown Memorial which are close by. On the day I visited the… Read more “Mannin Bay Blueway Beach, Connemara – Ireland”
Alcock and Brown Memorial, Connemara – Ireland
The Alcock and Brown Memorial celebrates the impressive feat of Capt. John Alcock and Lieut. Arthur Whitten-Brown who on the 15th of June 1919 were the first… Read more “Alcock and Brown Memorial, Connemara – Ireland”
Sky Road, Connemara – Ireland
Sky Road is one of the top places to visit in Connemara. It’s a 16km long road that is famous for the beautiful views and rugged scenery… Read more “Sky Road, Connemara – Ireland”
Kilmacurragh National Botanic Gardens – Ireland
After having seen the National Botanic Gardens in Glasnevin, Dublin I wanted to visit Kilmacurragh National Botanic Gardens which is only about an hour’s drive away from… Read more “Kilmacurragh National Botanic Gardens – Ireland”
Cong, Ireland
The first time I drove through Cong, my first thought was what a pretty village it was. It was so picturesque driving through the town with it’s colourful buildings, the river running through and the Abbey on either side of the road.
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