Activities

Clifden Station House
The Clifden Station House Hotel is highly known for its welcoming atmosphere, excellent reputation and is one of the most popular family hotels in Galway. The cozy, warm hotel has a great variety of family rooms, 4-star self-catering apartments, spa, leisure centre, indoor swimming pool and a free kids club throughout the school holidays. • Galway Road, Clifden • landline: +353(0)9521699 • email: info@clifdenstationhouse.com • website: www.clifdenstationhouse.com

Clifden Station House Museum
Galway Road, Clifden • landline: +353(0)9521699 • email: info@clifdenstationhouse.com • website: www.clifdenstationhouse.com

Clifden Station House Theatre
Galway Road, Clifden • landline: +353(0)9521699 • email: info@clifdenstationhouse.com • website: www.clifdenstationhouse.com

Clifden Yoga
Yoga for Health, Fitness & Enjoyment. Drop in group classes and one to one private tuition. Edie Moran • Beach Road, Clifden • mobile: +353(0)868217862 • email: yogaclassesclifden@gmail.com • website: clifdenyoga.wordpress.com

Connemara Championship Golf Links
Galway's Only True Links! Designed by the legendary Eddie Hackett, the fairways and greens are beautifully carved through rocky rugged hills and dunes with stunning ocean views. The predominately westerly wind sweeping in off the Atlantic Ocean means it is a challenge to all. Tom Watson, shot 69 here on calm summer day on July 25th 2000 and described the course as "spectacular". Connemara is considered one of the most scenic courses in the world. Kathleen Burke • Creggoduff, Aillebrack, Ballyconneely • mobile: +353(0)876427122 • landline: +353(0)9523502 • email: proshop@connemaragolflinks.net • website: connemaragolflinks.com

Connemara Creative
A diverse range of art, craft and design workshops in a stunningly beautiful location. Clients can de-stress while learning, making and creating unique products at their own pace. Workshops delivered by an experienced, qualified art and design teacher, who is also a professional artist. Tailored workshops for groups of 4 to 12, catering to all levels and abilities. The purpose built studio is also a contemporary art gallery and shop. Bernie Dignam • Tooreen, Moyard • mobile: +353(0)876908137 • email: bernie@connemaracreative.ie • website: connemaracreative.ie

Connemara Shooting School
Shotgun shooting tuition and ground. Shane has taught both Irish and American Olympic team members for 41 years and has opened this world to people who have never touched a gun before. We have a sporting bird layout where teams of three can shoot simultaneously. We are approved by the Gardai annually, have firearms suitable for ladies and gentlemen and full insurance coverage. Shane Bisgood • Ballynahinch Castle, Recess • mobile: +353(0)862795118 • email: shane@connemarashootingschool.com • website: connemarashootingschool.com

Connemara Strings
Connemara Strings brings two internationally celebrated musicians together to create wonderful melodies and harmonies with their violin and Irish harp. Denise and Lynn are available to perform a very wide collection of music from classical to O'Carolan for all occasions. Denise Tucker and Lynn Saoirse • Ballyconneely • mobile: +353(0)879354723 • email: denisetucker@eircom.net

Diamonds of Renvyle Equestrian Centre
Trek the Wild Atlantic Way on horseback. A wide range of treks are available through the rugged, yet breathtaking, Connemara landscape. The picturesque Renvyle Peninsula offers a wealth of experiences...countryside, beach, mountain and turf terrain. We provide highly qualified, experienced staff; and well schooled horses and ponies. Facebook: @DiamondsEquineRenvyle. Instagram: @diamonds_equine. Diamond Family Renvyle • Tully Village, Renvyle • mobile: +353(0)868195334 • landline: +353(0)9543486 • email: ldiamond@iol.ie • website: theconnemarapony.ie

Doonmore Hotel
Murrays Doonmore Hotel is an award winning family run hotel overlooking the ocean at the entrance to the beautiful Inishbofin Harbour. Famous for exceptional food, unrivalled hospitality, cosy welcoming atmosphere and outstanding music sessions, it is a must visit place in the West of Ireland. Situated on a cliff top, on the amazingly breathtaking Westquarter Loop walk, it is the perfect place to stay or to drop in for delicious food, great Guinness and super music sessions. The Murray Family • Inishbofin • landline: +353(0)9545804 • email: doonmore@gmail.com • website: www.doonmorehotel.com

Gaelforce Events
Gaelforce Events are the leaders in adventure sports in Ireland. You do not have to be a finely-tuned athlete or a muscle-bound machine to enter a Gaelforce Event. You just need to be open to the challenge and eager to participate. From a 10km trail run to adventure racing across a variety of distances you will find your place in our events and you will never look back. We have a variety of events so you are sure to find the one that suits your interests, fitness levels and goals. Mary Young • Killary Adventure Centre Leenane • landline: +353(0)9543411 • email: info@gaelforceevents.com

Galway Lawn Tennis Club
A state-of-the-art racket and social club situated on three acres of ground in the scenic heartland of Salthill, overlooking Galway Bay. Over 100 years old, members of all ages and levels have enjoyed learning and playing tennis, squash and badminton. Come along and try it out for yourself, enjoy the facilities and make new friends. • Threadneedle Road, Salthill, Galway City ( West of Corrib ) • landline: +353(0)91522353 • email: info@gltc.ie • website: gltc.ie

Ireland West Angling
Providing angling in the South Connemara and Lough Corrib area. Brian Curran and his team, have over 75 years experience between them and have fished every river, lake and the sea within a 20-mile radius. Tuition provided to beginners in fly casting with tackle also provided. Where State licences are required for salmon and sea trout angling , we provide them. Brian E. Curran • Aille West, Inverin • mobile: +353(0)872509722 • email: curranb52@gmail.com • website: www.irelandwestangling.ie

Killary Adventure Company
Adventure activities, school tours, summer camps. We have everything you need for a fantastic activity holiday in Ireland including over 20 of the most exciting adventure activities to choose from and a stunning location. Our sensitively designed accommodation base overlooks Killary Fjord on the Wild Atlantic Way. We have won awards for our sustainability projects and green initiatives. Mary Young • Killary Adventure Centre Leenane • landline: +353(0)9543411 • email: adventure@killary.com • website: killaryadventure.com

McDonough Business and Computer Services
Ellen is the original technology geek. She has been a computer personal trainer for individuals, groups, schools and businesses in Connemara since 1997. She can help you to conquer your fear of technology and learn how to have fun with gadgets and apps. If you are looking for more advanced skills - animation, digital design, web coding, video editing and creating custom software are among her favourites. Ellen McDonough • Clifden Glen Clifden • mobile: +353(0)872909351 • landline: +353(0)9522888 • email: ellen@ellenmcdonough.ie • website: www.ellenmcdonough.ie

Portarra Lodge Accommodation and Angling Centre
A family run guesthouse directly on the shore of Lough Corrib catering for both trout and pike anglers. Advance notice is recommended where the services of an angling guide is required. All bedrooms are en-suite with TV and free wifi. We have ample free, secure and safe parking at the Lodge. CCTV is in operation. We operate a 48 hour free cancellation policy. Michael and Joyce Canney • Tullykyne Moycullen • mobile: +353(0)877797530 • landline: +353(0)91555051 • email: portarralodge@gmail.com • website: www.portarralodge.com

Rags for Linda
Weekly classes in Patchwork and Quilting; and full day Saturday workshops. We also sell 100% cotton fabrics and notions. Linda McMulkin • Thornton House, Oughterard • mobile: +353(0)874172096 • landline: +353(0)91550779 • email: ragsforlinda@hotmail.com • website: www.ragsforlinda.com

Ross Castle
The distinctive ambience of Ross Castle's grand rooms and self catering cottages, accented with beautiful antique furnishings, will captivate you on your memorable holiday or up to 40 guests for your special occasion. An ideal wedding venue. This 120 acre estate is nestled in a picturesque setting of mountains, lake, and parkland. Open to the public for castle, listed buildings and garden tours. George and Marshall McLaughlin • Roscahill • mobile: +353(0)862539621 • landline: +353(0)91550183 • email: rosscastle@eircom.net • website: www.rosscastle.com

Screebe House
Screebe House is one of Ireland’s finest Victorian country houses with glorious scenery, country and seaside walks. Just 40 minutes from Galway City, offering amenities such as a Spa which includes a gym, sauna and heated in-door swimming pool. Guests and non-residents can indulge in a treatment, or enjoy fine dining while overlooking Camus Bay. Accomodation consists of 10 tastefully furnished rooms with antique interiors and also boast underfloor heating in the bathrooms. Family Burkart • Rosmuc, Camus • landline: +353(0)91574110 • email: booking@screebe.com • website: www.screebe.com

The Maol Reidh Hotel
The Maol Reidh Hotel offers special activity packages including painting and walking weeks. Check our website for upcoming programmes. We are a short walk from the beach and a 10 minute drive to Kylemore Abbey, the Connemara National Park and Killary Harbour. Our restaurant serves local seafoods, Leenane lamb and west coast beef. Our bar is a spot to meet, greet, relax or even snooze. Our house, come on in and chill ……………. Tony Conneely • Tullycross • mobile: +353(0) • landline: +353(0)9543844 • email: info@maolreidh.com • website: www.maolreidh.com

Tigh Mheaic Pub and Restaurant
A lively Pub and Restaurant in Carna in the Conamara Gaeltacht, serving good food all day, every day all year around. Great choice of fresh seafood. Breakfast lunch and evening meals. Popular venue for parties, celebrations and gatherings, including live traditional music, live bands. Clíona Ní Chualáin • Carna • mobile: +353(0)872826244 • landline: +353(0)9532730 • email: tighmheaic@gmail.com • website: www.tighmheaic.ie