Things to do
Activities
Discover Ireland’s most beautiful beaches, the rugged coastline, the national park, and a whole host of outdoor activities. You will never be bored on a Bru Na Mara holiday. Cycling, trekking, walking, golf, horse-riding, or just good old fashioned eating and drinking in the most cultural icon ‘the Irish pub’! Great nights out with live music, award winning ales, gastronomic delights, and many international events.
quick guide
Amazing Beaches of the World
There are so many beautiful beaches close to Bru Na Mara, waiting to be discovered.
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Fabulous Food
Gastronomic delights to suit all tastes and budgets.
Romantic Escapes
Perfect for couples for a great remote break by the sea.
Deep History
There are many historic sites locally.
Quick List for Local Activities
Eating Out
Walks
Mace – Atmospheric Research Station – Half Mace
Kilkerrin – Ardmore – Kilkerrin
Maméan – St. Patrick’s Shrine
Letterfrack : Connermara National Park
Boat Trips
Killary Fjord: Catamaran trips with porpoises and seals: 091 566736
Aran Islands: First ferry leaves Rosaveel (45 min) at 10:30am. Last ferry leaves the isladn at 7:30pm: 091 568903 (c.25€/adult)
InishBoffin from Cleggan (c.20€ return per adult): 095 49503
Corrib Cruises from Oughterard: 094 9546029
Deep Sea Fishing from Clifden and Cleggan: 095 21073
Irish Music
Roundstone: Community Centre. Wednesday 8:30pm
Clifden: Pub sessions in various bars. (Lowry’s, Mannions)
Clifden: Town Hall. Tuesday & Thursday 8pm
Renvyle: Teach an Cheoil. Tuesday 9pm
Station House. Monday 8pm
Horse riding
Ballyconnelly, The Point Pony Trekking Centre: 095 23685
Clifden: Errislannan, Connemara Pony Riding Centre: 095 21134
Cleggan: Cleggan Beach Equestrian Centre: 095 44746
Larrigan Stables, Aughrismore: 095 44735
Golf
Beaches
Sites of Interest
Roundstone Music and Craft Shop: 095 35808
Dan O’Hara’s Heritage Centre and Crannóg Clifden: 095 21808
Kylemore Abbey and Victorian Gardens with Shuttle Bus: 095 41146
Connemara National Park: 095 41054
Leenane Sheep and Wool Centre (Museum): 095 42323
Ocean and Country Visitor Centre Renvyle: 095 43473
Glengowla Mines Oughterard: 091 552360
Aughnanure Castle Oughterard: 091 552214
Pearse’s Cottage, Rosmuc (Teach an Phiarsaigh): 091 574292
Childrens activities
Westport House: 098 27766
Galway Atlantaquaria Salthill: 091 585100
Leisureland Salthill (Entertainment, Water complex): 091 591455
Bridget’s Garden Roscahill: 091 550905
