Must See Sights and Landmarks in Clifden Area

"Built for John D’Arcy and his family in 1818, Clifden Castle is more aptly a manor house located about 3km from Clifden town. Decorative elements were added later to give it a very “classic castle” look. With its wide windows, the manor house was certainly never intended to withstand battles."

"Built for John D’Arcy and his family in 1818, Clifden Castle is more aptly a manor house located about 3km from Clifden town. Decorative elements were added later to give it a very “classic castle” look. With its wide windows, the manor house was certainly never intended to withstand battles."

"These two beaches near the pretty village of Roundstone sit back-to-back, forming a tombolo jutting into the Atlantic Ocean. Dog’s Bay has a horseshoe shape with white sand which is not made from limestone but fragments of seashells, as is the sand on Gurteen Beach. Thanks to their sheltered position both are popular with bathers, windsurfers, and kite surfers alike."

"The O’Dowd family have been welcoming visitors to this much-loved pub overlooking the harbour for longer than most people care to remember. There are some new developments from time to time, but the old bar is always the same – or at least ..."

"Having started learning about vegetarianism and veganism nearly four years ago, the folks at Sweet Nothings café have always tried to put an emphasis on living clean and as sustainably as possible. Their menu is 100% vegetarian and nearly everything has a plant-based alternative. They’ve even got vegan, wheat and refined sugar free desserts that they’ve been selling at markets for the last three years and it’s clear that Connemara has taught them that simplicity and living in harmony with nature is the key to everything."

"If you are looking for fun things to do in Galway this weekend with the kids, and you don’t mind travelling in the car for an hour and a half, then head to the Galway/Mayo border to visit the Aasleagh Falls. Located a short drive from the village of Leenane, these falls are very picturesque. Combine this with a visit to the Connemara National Park for a fun family day out in Galway County."