The Connemara Blog

Connemara: Home of real seafood. There has always been an appreciation of locally produced seafoods in Connemara, locally caught fish has always been a staple diet and seaweeds such as dulce and carrageen supplemented a farmers basic fare. Connemara people…

Galway County – European Area of Gastronomy 2018. In 2018 Galway became a European Region of Gastronomy and will be the first region in Ireland to be awarded the honour of this designation. The official award ceremony was held in…

The Summer holidays maybe nearly over but their is still plenty of Connemara events happening in over the coming months. Tour De Bens Cycle Sept 8th: The event, in its second year, has a choice of two routes – 125km…

Traditional sailing boats are becoming increasingly popular, and water based fun is a part of Connemara life Roundstone Regatta was held on the 21/22 july and was a huge success. The traditional Galway hookers were racing and provided a great…

Clifden boat club organised a day of sailing with a fleet of traditional sailing boats in Clifden Bay last Sunday. Members of the public were invited to go aboard the boats to experience at first hand the thrill of sailing…

Bernadette Dignam is a well known local artist who has a studio in Moyard near Letterfrack. She runs workshops during the summer for people who would like to learn new skills or develop their existing ones. Why not get a…

Ballynahinch Castle are refurbishing their walled garden which is in the grounds of the Hotel. The walls of the garden have been completely rebuilt and new beds laid for a kitchen garden and and ornamental one. The produce will supply…