Kylemore Abbey
Kylemore Abbey is a Benedictine abbey based in the former Kylemore Castle in the heart of Connemara since 1920. The site remains…
Kylemore Abbey is a Benedictine abbey based in the former Kylemore Castle in the heart of Connemara since 1920. The site remains…
Built on the shores of Lough Pollacapall, amid the wild landscapes of Connemara, Kylemore Castle seems to sit between water, woodland and…
Diamond Hill is one of the most accessible and spectacular walks in Connemara National Park. From the visitor centre in Letterfrack, a…
Kylemore Lough is a Connemara lake near Letterfrack. It is on the shores of this lake that the famous "Kylemore Castle" was…
Discover Ballynakill lough, a Connemara lake just 2 steps from the Atlantic Ocean and Ireland's Diamond Hill. [...]
Why not discover Connemara along its official tourist route? The Connemara Loop is a tourist route that will take you to the…
Renvyle Castle is one of Connemara's finest ruined castles. Magnificent, it was built right on the ocean, near White Strand beach. It…
Small in stature but huge in reputation, the Connemara pony now has a centre dedicated entirely to its history. Opened in autumn…
To mark National Heritage Week 2026, Kylemore Abbey will introduce a new interactive trail offering a behind-the-scenes look at its conservation work.…
The Renvyle Peninsula lies in County Galway, north of Letterfrack in Connemara. This beautiful headland is best explored on a scenic drive.
The peninsula can be reached via the Connemara Loop, a scenic route around the headland, starting at Tully Cross. The road skirts Lough Fee, set in a lush green valley covered with rhododendrons.
Fishing is permitted on this beautiful lake, which is overlooked by the Twelve Bens, Garraun Mountain and Tully Mountain.
The route continues past Killary Harbour and the villages of Lettergesh and Tully Cross, with magnificent views and fine sandy beaches along the way.
Do not miss the village of Tully, with its traditional fishing harbour, several restaurants and Irish pubs.
Continue to the tip of the Renvyle Peninsula, home to the beautiful White Strand beach and the ruins of Renvyle Castle.
Then return towards Letterfrack for sweeping views of the Twelve Bens. Continue through Derryinver before visiting the Connemara Ocean and Country Museum, which explores the history of Connemara and its rural way of life.