Click LOCATION MAP to see the area. When open click on 'Satelite' to change the view and increase the enlargement to see the cottage and surrounding bogland and forest. Use the map to check routes and distances.
2011 Festivals to be enjoyed around Galway and Connemara
4 to 6 Feb Galway International Motor Rally www.galwayinternationalrally.com
24 - 27Feb Tedfest. Fr Ted highlights, Aran Islands www.tedfest.org
1 April Connemara International Marathon www.connemarathon.com
12 to 17 Apr Galway International Festival of Literature www.artscentre.ie/cuirt
3 - 5 Jun Cuban Music Fest www.facebook.com/havanaclubireland
2014 Round Ireland Powerboat Race start & finish in Galway www.aroundireland.org
12 to 19 June The Galway Sessions. Festival of traditional music. www.galwaysessions.com
25 Jun Midsummer Fire Festival at Brigits Garden www.brigitsgarden.ie
5 to 10 July Galway Film Festival www.galwayfilmfleadh.com
17 Jul Macnas Festival Parade
11 to 24 July Galway Arts Festival www.galwayartsfestival.com
25 - 31Jul Galway Races www.galwayraces.com
15 - 21 Aug Connemara Pony Show
20 to 28 Aug Heritage week www.heritageweek.ie
27 to 29 Aug Autumn Race Festival www.galwayraces.com
9 - 11 Sept Clarinbridge Oyster Festival www.clarinbridge.com
15 to 25 Sept Clifden Arts Festival www.clifdenartsweel.ie
?? Galway Oyster Festival www.galwayoysterfest.com
17 to 23 Oct International Arts Festival for Children www.baboro.ie
22 & 23 Oct Bank Holiday Race Festival www.galwayraces.com
6 to 21 Nov Tulca Festival of Visual Arts www.tulca.ie
Other exciting things to do around Galway and Connemara
Trekking: The 110km Connemara Way passes our entrance. Maps are in An Tigin.
Bearna Golf Club www.bearnagolfclub.com
Spiddal Craft & Design Centre www.ceardlann.com
Brigit's Garden: Gardens based on symbolism of old Celtic festivals. www.brigitsgarden.ie
Dunguaire Castle: tours and medieval banquets. www.shannonheritage.ie
St Nicholas Cathedral www.stnicholas.ie
Athenry Castle & Heritage Centre; Aughnanure Castle; Portumna Castle & Forest Park: www.heritageireland.ie
Coole Park: Lady Gregory's home. Visitor Centre and nature trails. www.coolepark.ie
Dan O'Hara's Homestead: Famed in song and story. Guided tour. www.connemaraheritage.com
Pearse's Cottage: Leader of 1916 Rising. www.heritageireland.ie
Galway City Museum: www.galwaycity.ie
Dun Aonghasa: Prehistoric stone fort. www.visitaranislands.com
Spiddal Craft Village: Includes a gourmet food café. www.ceardlann.com
Leisureland: Leisure facility for all the family. www.leisureland.ie
Kylemore Abbey & Garden: Exhibitions in public rooms. www.kylemoreabbey.com
Pure Skill, Fusion of Sport, Galway West Retail Park. www.pureskill.ie
Monkey Business, Children's Play Centre, Galway West Retail Park
Ten Pin Bowling, The Planet Entertainment Centre, Galway Shopping Centre.
Connemara Pony Trekking www.connemara-trails.com
Moycullen Equestrian Centre www.moycullenriding.com
Walking Tours of Galway www.galwaytours.ie
Galway on Foot Walking Tours email galwayonfoot@gmail.com
Connemara National Park www.connemaranationalpark.ie
Sea Angling www.galwaybayseaangling.com
One day lesson on fly fishing on a local stream www.spiddalanglingschool.com
Day, or more, fishing packages on Lough Corrib/Mask www.corribanglers.com
Cruises on Lough Corrib www.corribprincess.ie