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.
Festivals to be enjoyed around Galway and Connemara
5 to 7 Feb Galway International Motor Rally www.galwayinternationalrally.com
25Feb - 7Mar Tedfest. Fr Ted highlights, Aran Islands www.tedfest.org
11 April Connemara International Marathon www.connemarathon.com
20 to 25 Apr Galway International Festival of Literature www.artscentre.ie/cuirt
6 to 10 June Round Ireland Powerboat Race start & finish in Galway www.aroundireland.org
14 to 21 June The Galway Sessions. Festival of traditional music. www.galwaysessions.com
6 to 11 July Galway Film Festival www.galwayfilmfleadh.com
12 to 25 July Galway Arts Festival www.galwayartsfestival.com
26Jul - 1Aug Galway Races www.galwayraces.com
21 to 29 Aug Heritage week www.heritageweek.ie
28 to 30 Aug Autumn Race Festival www.galwayraces.com
23 to 26 Sept Clifden Arts Festival www.clifdenartsweel.ie
11 to 17 Oct International Arts Festival for Children www.baboro.ie
24 & 25 Oct Bank Holiday Race Festival www.galwayraces.com
5 to 20 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.
Brigit's Garden: Gardens based on symbolism of old Celtic festivals. www.brigitsgarden.ie
Dunguaire Castle: tours and medieval banquets. www.shannonheritage.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: Fame 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.
We can give you information on the following:
One day lesson on fly fishing on a local stream
Day fishing with lunch on Lough Corrib
Local equestrian centres
Plane and boat trips to Aran Islands
Guided walking or bus tours of Galway City
Cruises on Lough Corrib