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Poitin and the origin of the Hot Whiskey. Back as far as anyone can remember there has always been a traditional, profitable and highly illegal industry that takes place in Connemara. This industry produces the legendary Poitin (pronounced “pocheen”), an illicitly distilled spirit that is part of the legends, music and culture of the West…

There are a growing number of festivals appearing in Connemara. Some have been around for many years and some are recent additions. Some festivals like Sea Week in Letterfrack started as a weekend of fun and their programme of events swelled to fill a full week. No one in Connemara likes to miss out on…

Connemara is a unique landscape, a beautiful and often wild coast. Over the years there have been some interesting and unusual properties built, some of which were not originally built as dwellings but have been converted since. Some properties are built in unique places which in turn gives them their own character and some properties…