The Connemara Blog

There are so many great walks in Connemara that it is often difficult to know where to go! Dunloughan, on the north side of the Ballyconneely peninsula is a great favourite, and can be made shorter or longer according to what you feel like doing. There is a string of sandy storm beaches and grassy…

In Connemara there are a lot of businesses that are owned and run by local families, and use the unique beauty of the west coast as an inspiration for that business in the same way that Connemara Coastal Cottages does. Connemara Blue is one of these businesses If you visit Clifden you may notice an…

The sheltered part of Ballinakill bay to the south of the Dawros Peninsula has been producing oysters for a very long time. Atlantic Ocean currents and the maritime climate combine to make the perfect environment for oysters to grow, and nurture the flora and nutrients that the oysters need to create the unique and delicious…

The Sea Hare Restaurant – Philippa Duff and Sinead Foyle No shortcuts, no excuses – this is real slow food. The Sea Hare partners with local Connemara producers to bring you some amazing tastes from the west. The food they  produce is either grown locally, caught in the waters surrounding Cleggan or foraged from the…

Over the last number of years shopping in Clifden has become very interesting and very satisfying. Shops have moved with the times and have some very special stock. One of these shops is Ohh! by Gum, a boutique dedicated to ethical clothing.  Founded by owner Sharon Griffin in 2009, and named ‘Ireland’s Best Boutique’ in…

There is something about books and coffee that go very well together. Relaxing in a book shop browsing some interesting titles and sipping an aromatic coffee is one of the secret pleasures in life. On 15th December 2020, Books at One Letterfrack opened its doors and the 170-year old workshop commenced a new chapter as…

Why not Explore Connemara by Bike? One of the most common requests for information received by Connemara Coastal Cottages is where and how you can hire a bike locally, and once you have one which are the best places to visit our friends at Clifden Bike Shop have all you need to get on the…

A great new business  has opened  up in Clifden very recently. The Connemara Seaweed Baths will bring an experience to Clifden that is as unusual as it is relaxing and invigorating. You should not hesitate to try it out as the health benefits are impressive!.   Connemara Seaweed Baths are the only salt water seaweed baths…

There are lots of things to do and see at Kylemore Abbey this Autumn. There Are Lots Of All Day ActivitiesYou Can… Walk Yourself Happy at KylemoreAbbey – Gather some friends, your buggybuddies, or maybe your canine bestie andgo for an enjoyable walk or run. Kylemore is on a 1,000acre estate where our friendly Kune Kune…

There are people at the wheel of Super Tankers, Cross Channel Ferries, racing yachts and world cruisers that started sailing with Clifden Boat Club. Many have become instructors in sailing and other water sports and teach all over the world. Members of Clifden Boat Club currently sail in places all over the world from the…