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Inishbofin, Co. Galway

Inishbofin (Inis Bó Finne in Irish, meaning Island of the White Cow) is an island lying about 8 kilometers (5 miles) off the coast of Connemara, County Galway. It is about 5.5 kilometers long and 3 kilometers wide, and has around 200 inhabitants. The island is popular with artists.

Inishbofin can be reached by ferry from the pier in Cleggan. There is also a helipad, and an airstrip is planned.

Gardens

Ballynahinch Castle Hotel & Garden

Recess, Co. Galway

This crenellated Victorian mansion is renowned as a fishing hotel and enjoys a most romantic position in 450 acres of ancient woodland on the banks of the Ballynahinch River. It is also home to one of Connemara’s oldest gardens set out am ...

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Golf

Connemara Golf Club

Ballyconneely, Co. Galway
Course Type: Links

At the edge of Europe on the wild Atlantic coast lies a links course that is a challenge to all who play her. Nestled between the mountains and the sea in the West of Ireland, the Connemara Championship Golf Links is an exhilarating golfing exper ...

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Self Catering

There is no featured selfcatering establishment in the area

What's On

Roundstone Country Market - Co Galway - Sundays

Sundays, 11am-4pm (weekly in summer, bi-monthly in winter)

John Walsh, Tel: 095-41243 or email: pban@indigo.ie

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Tourist Attractions

Dan OHaras Heritage & History Centre

Clifden, Co. Galway

The centre is based around the restored pre-famine cottage of Dan O'Hara who was forced to emigrate in the 1840's when he was evicted from his home. Guided tours are both entertaining & educational and offer demonstrations of traditional farm ...

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Wedding Venues

Zetland Country House

Cashel, Co. Galway

Originally built as a sporting lodge in the early 19th century, Zetland House is on an elevated site, with views over Cashel Bay, and is now a charming and hospitable family-run hotel, with a light and airy atmosphere and an elegance bordering on ...

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