Welcome to Our Irish Cottage

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Oughterard, County

Cottage owned by Bill and Nancy Gilbane

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Where in the World… Notes:

Oughterard is located near the west coast of about 2½ hours from Dublin and 3½ hours from Rosslare port. It is approximately a 1¼ hour drive from Shannon Airport.

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Friendly Tips for Our Guests Directions to the Cottage from Shannon Airport ♦ Pack efficiently. All rental cars regardless of size are all luggage limited. Maximum midsize car holds three medium pieces of luggage. ♦ Head out from the Airport towards Galway (about 1 hour) ♦ There is no Internet access at the cottage. There are cafes in ♦ When nearing signs that indicate City Center, look for two Oughterard that offer Internet access. or three signs for ♦ There are two heating systems. Electric radiators in the ♦ You will see signs for Oughterard kitchen, yellow room, and old cottage living room. The ♦ Come into the village and on your right will be a pub and yellow room and kitchen can be switched on manually. The The Boat Inn; take a right onto Glann Road old living room has electric storage units and should not be ♦ Continue on Glann Road for four miles and on your left you touched. The remainder of the house is thermostatically will see a white thatched cottage called Mayfly

controlled radiant heat with simple up/down buttons. Range ♦ Directly after Mayfly is the road to Bill and Nancy’s cottage 10° to 15°. ♦ Go up a windy, hill road for about ¾ of a mile ♦ There is no air-conditioning at the cottage. ♦ The cottage is on your right tucked in, with the blue door ♦ There is a washer and dryer at the cottage should you need to do any washing during your stay. ♦ Ireland has become very strict with drinking and driving. Word to the wise, taxis or designated drivers. ♦ Top elegant dining restaurants are White Gables in (555-744) and Currarevagh House (bottom of road, 552-312). Reservations in advance are required.

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Welcome… House Rules:

Imagine standing at the front ♦ No golf clubs or golf shoes in the door of your traditional house – plenty of room in the dry whitewashed cottage, basement. morning tea in hand, and ♦ Bottles and cans can be recycled gazing towards the in the Town Centre by the football shimmering , pitch. All remaining garbage Inchoigill Island, and even should be put in bags. Some of Ashford Castle on a clear day. which are provided in the kitchen. This charming, cozy three bedroom, three-bath cottage offers They should be disposed of absolute tranquility amidst the sights and sounds of country life. behind Londis Market. There is a The cottage has been renovated and refurbished to combine its compactor with which you buy a ticket with a code from the originality with comfortable modern living. Londis cashier. Each ticket takes care of two large garbage bags. Also, garbage bags can be purchased in either of the The local town center has plenty to offer you on your holiday. The two markets. All guests are responsible for removal of town boasts eight pubs all of which serve meals and bar snacks. recycling and trash. There is also a good selection of restaurants including those ♦ Screen must be in place in grand room when using the specializing in seafood, and traditional Irish fare. fireplace. If you wish to spend time in a ♦ Replenish wood at the end of your stay for the next guests. truly vibrant city, Galway is 18 Wood is stored outside in the yard. miles away. ♦ Compressed briquettes (peat) can be purchased in town at most markets. Whether you want to enjoy a ♦ Wood burning stove if used should be cleaned every other holiday golfing, fishing, day. walking, and viewing fantastic ♦ Shopping bags are required. Ours are stored in the top cabinet scenery or just a very peaceful over the dishwasher. and relaxing holiday, you will find Oughterard and nearby Galway ♦ At the end of your stay, please leave 150 euros for Marian city has something to offer every taste and age group. Clancy who will prepare the cottage for the next guests. If you require assistance during your stay, Marian can be reached at 552-612. If you desire a mid-week cleaning/ organization/shopping, please arrange with Marian. Page 8 Page 5

Door Instructions: To Oughterard

(Very different from U.S.) Pubs: Eight in the town. All channels, very friendly service ♦ To Open: Put key in lock, lift handle up and turn to the pubs have a good restaurant and that stays open ‘til late! left. bar food serving drinks until Places of Interest: Galway City ♦ To Lock: Put key in lock, lift handle all the way up, turn to late. center – great place which right and remove key offers quiet situations as well as extremely lively ones. Excellent Marian Clancy art gallery and antiques/ 091-522-612 (home) collectables shop named An Gailearai Beag on Flood St. Ashford Castle – superb castle with a great golf course on its own stunning grounds. Cong – very picturesque village, setting from the famous ‘Quiet Man’ film starring John Wayne and Maureen O’Hara. Westport – very quaint town just over the border in County Mayo. Clifden –a nice place made famous by the Wright Brothers Eating out: White Gables, landing there in the first Moycullen. Said to be the best . Kylemore restaurant in – you Abbey – fantastic gothic must book beforehand country house with superb (555-744)! gardens. Currarevagh House (bottom of – road 552-312). Reservations in Oughterard is the start of it but advance are required. there is also so much nature to McDonagh’s Fish Restaurant see. and takeaway, Galway City center, near the Spanish Arch – possibly the best fish and chips in the world! Page 6 Page 7

Oughterard… And Beyond

Golf: Oughterard Golf Course. on the N59 and just explore the Water: Very safe to drink local wilds of the Connemara tap water. National Park at your leisure. Airports: Shannon Airport, For a slightly longer journey, near Limerick is about an hour drive to the Cliffs of Moher – a away. fantastic journey with Car Hire: Best to book through breathtaking views at the end of your travel agent or one of the it. major international car rental Beaches: Dog Bay, near companies like Avis, Budget, or Clifden – one of the best Hertz. beaches in Ireland and very Boat Rental: Kevin Molloy, Events: These are seasonal but quiet. Mobile: 087-960-4170, Home: if you are lucky enough to be 091-866-954, email: Starting from , all the here when they are on, keep a [email protected], way along the coast – Silver lookout for Galway Racing, Phones: To make a call out of Oyster Festival, Strand is particularly nice and only about four miles away Ireland to the USA, the Championship fishing, Gaelic Pitch and Putt: near golf from Salthill. international access code is 00 Football, Hurling, Rugby, course. followed by the country code Within Town: Soccer and Galway Greyhound Many courses in 25 mile radius for the USA – 1, followed by races are every Friday and Excellent Free Fishing including seven championship the area code then phone Saturday nights. courses. Fishing Tackle & Bike Hire number. Gym & Fitness Centre Fishing: Lough Corrib – some Bank: There is a Bank of of the best fishing in Ireland. Tourist Office (Bord Failte) Ireland in Oughterard, with an Many other river and sea Specialty Wine Retailer ATM facility. Counter facilities, fishing opportunities. 2 Cafes including Bureau de Change, Walks: So many to choose Antique Shop open approximately from from –best to go to the tourist Petrol Station 10:00am until 4:00pm. office and see all of the ones Post Office Chemist: In the center of Oughterard. which they recommend 3 Supermarkets Doctors: Health Centre next to depending on the time you want 2 Butchers to spend and your keenness/ sports ground. Greengrocers fitness! Hospital: Nearest one is in Drives: Take a drive all the way Gift shops Galway City. around the Lough – go through Electricity: 240V, 50Hz Oughterard toward Maam Driving in Ireland they drive on