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1 Ref Attraction See page… 1 Fanad Lighthouse 7 2 Glenveagh National Park 7 3 Slieve League Cliffs 8 Blue Flag Beaches of Donegal 8 2 4 Glebe House & Gallery 9 5 Newmills Corn & Flax Mills 9 4 6 Donegal Castle 9 7 Glencar Waterfall 10 5 8 Parke’s Castle 10 9 Fenagh Visitor Centre 10 10 Sligo Abbey 11 11 Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery 11 12 Drumcliffe Church & W.B. Yeats Grave 11 13 Eagles Flying 12 6 14 Mining Experience 12 15 Boyle Abbey 13 16 Lough Key Forest & Activity Park 13 17 Zipit Forest Adventures 14 18 The Park 15 19 Corlea Trackway Visitor Centre 15 20 Drumlane Abbey & Round Tower 16 21 The Cathedral of Saint Patrick and Saint Felim 16 Blue Flag Beaches of Mayo & Sligo 17 22 The Jackie Clarke Collection 18 23 The Father Peyton Centre 18 14 24 Céide Fields 19 25 Achill Island 19 9 20 26 O’Malley Ferries 21 and Inishturk Island 20 27 Inishturk Island 20 28 Westport Cruises 21 29 Westport House 21 30 National Museum of Ireland 22 18 31 Jeremiah Higgins 23 32 Clare Island Ferry—O’Grady’s 23 33 The Sheep & Wool Centre 25 34 Killary Adventure Company 25 19 35 Delphi Resort 26 Blue Flag Beaches of Galway 26 36 Kylemore Abbey 27 37 27 38 & Working Farm Experience 28 39 Aughnanure Castle 29 40 Ionad Cultúrtha an Phiarsaigh, Conamara 29 41 Legend of the Claddagh Ring 29 42 Great Escape Rooms 30 43 Galway Atlantaquaria 30 47 44 Trad on the Prom 31 45 Aran Island Ferries 32 46 32 47 Castle & Gardens 33 48 Castle 33 49 Burren Nature Sanctuary & Café 34 50 Saint Mary’s Cathedral 35 51 Stonehall Wildlife Park 35 52 Foynes Flying Boat & Maritime Museum 35 Special Discoveries —Great Walking Trails 36/37 Special Discoveries—Festivals 38 A–Z Index 39

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Guides for other regions in Ireland are widely available. Available from We would welcome your feedback on the guide to [email protected] Tourist Information Offices Fanad Lighthouse Contact Fanad Lighthouse Fanad, Co. Donegal Fanad, Co. Donegal, F92 YC03 Tel: 083 809 1199 Intl: +353 83 809 1199 [email protected] A Great Lighthouse of Ireland www.greatlighthouses.com Fanad rugged scenery and to really www.fanadlighthouse.com explore the wild and wonderful Location natural world around you. Located on the Eastern shore of Fanad Peninsula Lough Swilly, a glacial fjord, is regularly visited by whales, SatNav: Latitude/Longitude 55.2761,-7.6319 porpoises and dolphins. Opening Times Learn more about Fanad Apr, May, June & Sept: Lighthouse by taking a guided Tues to Sun, 10:00–17:00h Standing between idyllic Lough tour, during which you can Jul & Aug: climb to the top of the tower Open 7 days a week, 10:00–18:00h Swilly and Mulroy Bay, Fanad Oct to Mar: Lighthouse has been voted for spectacular 360 views of Limited opening hours. Please check one of the most beautiful land and sea. There’s a craft website lighthouses in the world. shop with a range of unique Admission Rates With its location in the Donegal and local gifts and a café with Adult €10, Child €3, Child (U5) Free Family (2+2) €22, (2+3) €25 (an Irish speaking a view that’s hard to beat. Or to area) on the eastern shore of the truly get away from it all, enjoy Information Online booking windswept Fanad Peninsula, it’s a relaxing stay at one of the characterful lightkeepers’ houses. www.fanadlighthouse.com little wonder that this lighthouse Children must be 1.2m to climb tower is a highlight. To plan more visits to Great Parking Give yourself plenty of time to Lighthouses of Ireland see Parking on site take in this coastal corner— www.greatlighthouses.com time to take in the sensational,

Glenveagh National Park Pairc Náisiúnta Ghleann Bheatha Letterkenny, Co. Donegal

Conserving plants, animals and landscapes Contact including most of the Glenveagh National Park Derryveagh Mountains. Churchill, Letterkenny Co. Donegal, F92 P993 The wild setting Tel: 076-100 2537 around Lough Veagh [email protected] hosts the largest herd Letterkenny www.glenveaghnationalpark.ie of Red Deer in Europe Location and since 2001 is 24km north-west of Letterkenny and can be reached via the villages of home to Ireland’s Kilmacrennan or Churchill only Golden Eagles. SatNav: Latitude/Longitude The Castle is 55.0595, -7.9393 surrounded by Opening Times extensive, ornate and The park is open all year round renowned gardens, Visitor facilities: 09:00–17:00h Glenveagh National Park lies with a rich variety Admission Rates in the heart of the Derryveagh of trees, shrubs and flowers National Park & Visitor Centre: Free from around the world. Castle Tour: Adult €7, Senior/ Mountains in the North- Student/Child (6+yrs) €5, Family €15 West of . It There is a beautifully located Admission to castle is by guided tour is a remote and hauntingly tearoom in the castle courtyard only and takes aprox. 30mins beautiful wilderness of rugged open all year round, where Parking mountains and pristine lakes. one can enjoy delicious On-site car park The Park, over 16,000 hectares home baking freshly made is the former Glenveagh Estate, in the castle kitchen.

Map of attractions / entertainments, see pages 4 and 5 7 Slieve League Cliffs

Teelin, Co. Donegal

One of the highest and finest marine cliffs in Europe Slieve League Cliffs, situated on the south west coast of Donegal, are one of the highest and finest sea cliffs in Europe. Contact Slieve League Cliffs At 601 metres (1,972 Teelin, Co. Donegal, F94 DH92 ft) views from here Tel: 074 973 9077 Teelin include Donegal Bay and www.slieveleaguecliffs.ie surrounding counties Location Leitrim, Sligo and Mayo. 45 mins from Donegal Town on the N56 and R263 To the west is the Atlantic 20 mins from Killybegs on the R263 Ocean, and North west is Rathlin O’Byrne Island SatNav: Latitude/Longitude 54.6343, -8.6460 and Glencolmcille. Nearby is Benbulbin with its Information Café & Craft Shop megalithic tombs and Please remember when mythical links to Finn McCool visiting, not to disturb the Parking Car parking available and the Fiona of old, and monuments of Irish cultural Knoch na Rí at Carrowmore heritage. There are no fences, where one of the largest so please respect the area. and oldest known Neolithic If you wish to learn more, visit cemeteries in Europe lies. the Slieve League Cliffs centre.

Blue Flag Beaches of Donegal

Enjoy a day at the beach The spectacular beaches of Donegal offer world renowned surf and long Contact sandy shores. With For up-to-date listings of current Blue Flag Beaches please visit many beaches www.blueflagireland.org meeting the Blue SatNav: Latitude/Longitude Flag standard you Carrickfinn: 55.0438, -8.3401 are certain to be Culdaff: 55.2859, -7.1651 never far from Downings: 55.1945, -7.8340 a great day out Fintra: 54.6523, -8.4951 Killahoey: 55.1885, -7.9553 at the beach. quality, which provide a Magherawardan: 55.1824, -7.6057 The miles of beaches available range of services and visitor Marble Hill: 55.1771, -7.9024 are great for swimming, facilities, and which fulfil other Murvagh: 54.5945, -8.1646 Portnoo/Naran: 54.8400, -8.4631 walking, exploring rock pools, specified criteria including Rathmullan: 55.1267, -705538 wind-surfing, kite-surfing environmental management, Rossnowlagh: 54.5510, -8.2111 and all sorts of beach fun. litter control and education. Shroove: 55.2295, -6.9318

The Blue Flag is an international If you enjoy the great award for beach excellence. outdoors, there’s no better It is presented to beaches, place for a holiday. There’s which have excellent water so much to see and do!

8 Rates quoted are for 2020 All co-ordinates in Decimal Degrees Glebe House & Gallery Slieve League Cliffs (The Derek Hill Collection) Contact Teelin, Co. Donegal Letterkenny, Co. Donegal Glebe House and Gallery Churchill, Letterkenny One of the highest and finest marine cliffs in Europe A Regency House dated Co. Donegal, F92 WP70 1828, set in woodland Tel: 074-913 7071 [email protected] Slieve League Cliffs, situated gardens, decorated with www.heritageireland.ie on the south west coast William Morris textiles, as SatNav: Latitude/Longitude of Donegal, are one of well as Islamic and Japanese 54.9520, -7.7308 the highest and finest art. The collection includes Opening Times Contact sea cliffs in Europe. 300 works by leading 20th Please see www.glebegallery.ie for Slieve League Cliffs century artists; Picasso, detailed opening times At 601 metres (1,972 Teelin, Co. Donegal, F94 DH92 ft) views from here Tel: 074 973 9077 Kokoshka and also Irish and Admission Rates Teelin include Donegal Bay and www.slieveleaguecliffs.ie Italian artists. Exhibitions Adult €5, Senior €4 Child/Student €3, Family €13 surrounding counties Location are shown in the adjoining Gallery Free of Charge Leitrim, Sligo and Mayo. 45 mins from Donegal Town on the gallery. Access to ground N56 and R263 To the west is the Atlantic floor of the Gallery for people Parking 20 mins from Killybegs on the R263 Car & coach parking available Ocean, and North west with disabilities. is Rathlin O’Byrne Island SatNav: Latitude/Longitude 54.6343, -8.6460 and Glencolmcille. Nearby is Benbulbin with its Information Café & Craft Shop megalithic tombs and Please remember when Newmills Corn & mythical links to Finn McCool visiting, not to disturb the Parking Car parking available and the Fiona of old, and monuments of Irish cultural Flax Mills Knoch na Rí at Carrowmore heritage. There are no fences, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal Contact where one of the largest so please respect the area. Newmills Corn and Flax Mills Churchill Road, Letterkenny and oldest known Neolithic If you wish to learn more, visit With the oldest surviving Co. Donegal, F92 F205 cemeteries in Europe lies. the Slieve League Cliffs centre. building said to be 400 Tel: 074-912 5115 [email protected] years old this whole complex www.heritageireland.ie is an interesting reminder SatNav: Latitude/Longitude of a stage in the industrial 54.9292, -7.8082 development of Ireland, Opening Times which has given way to a Blue Flag Beaches of Donegal May 21 to Sept 30 more sophisticated, but far Daily 10:00–18:00h less fascinating technology. Last admission 45 mins before closing Experience the pleasure of Admission Rates seeing one of the largest Free of Charge waterwheels in Ireland Parking Enjoy a day at the beach in action as it drives the Parking available The spectacular machinery of the corn mill. beaches of Donegal offer world renowned surf and long Contact sandy shores. With For up-to-date listings of current Donegal Castle Blue Flag Beaches please visit Contact many beaches www.blueflagireland.org Donegal Castle meeting the Blue Donegal Town, Co. Donegal, F94 P996 SatNav: Latitude/Longitude Donegal Town, Co. Donegal Tel: 074-972 2405 Flag standard you Carrickfinn: 55.0438, -8.3401 [email protected] are certain to be Culdaff: 55.2859, -7.1651 www.heritageireland.ie never far from Downings: 55.1945, -7.8340 Built by the O’Donnell chieftain a great day out Fintra: 54.6523, -8.4951 in the 15th century this Castle SatNav: Latitude/Longitude Killahoey: 55.1885, -7.9553 has extensive 17th century 54.6559, -8.1092 at the beach. quality, which provide a Magherawardan: 55.1824, -7.6057 additions. It is furnished Opening Times range of services and visitor Marble Hill: 55.1771, -7.9024 The miles of beaches available throughout and includes Easter to mid-Sept, Daily 10:00–18:00h are great for swimming, facilities, and which fulfil other Murvagh: 54.5945, -8.1646 Portnoo/Naran: 54.8400, -8.4631 Persian rugs and French Mid-Sept to Easter, Thurs to Mon walking, exploring rock pools, specified criteria including Rathmullan: 55.1267, -705538 tapestries. Information panels 09:30–16:30h Last admission 45 mins before closing wind-surfing, kite-surfing environmental management, Rossnowlagh: 54.5510, -8.2111 chronicle the history of the Shroove: 55.2295, -6.9318 and all sorts of beach fun. litter control and education. Castle owners from the Admission Rates Adult €5 The Blue Flag is an international If you enjoy the great O’Donnell chieftains to the Senior/Group €4 award for beach excellence. outdoors, there’s no better Brooke family. Limited access Child/Student €3. Family €13 It is presented to beaches, place for a holiday. There’s for people with disabilities. Parking which have excellent water so much to see and do! Car & coach parking available close to site

Map of attractions / entertainments, see pages 4 and 5 9 Glencar Waterfall

Glencar, Co. Leitrim

Glencar Waterfall is 50ft high and is situated in the Glencar Valley. It served as an inspiration to William Butler Yeats and he mentioned it in his famous poem “The Stolen Contact Child”. Glencar Waterfall Glencar, Co. Leitrim, F91 PY6A The waterfall is very impressive www.leitrimtourism.com/stories/ after rainfall and can be viewed glencar-waterfall/ from a lovely wooded walk SatNav: Latitude/Longitude area. Near the waterfall you will 54.3403, -8.3731 find picnic areas, a children’s Parking playground, café facilities, tourism Free car parking information and ample parking.

Parke’s Castle Contact Parke’s Castle Fivemilebourne, Co.Leitrim Kilmore, Fivemilebourne Co. Leitrim, F91 FP71 Tel: 071-916 4149 A restored plantation castle [email protected] of the early 17th century, www.heritageireland.ie once the home of Robert SatNav: Latitude/Longitude Parke.The Courtyard grounds 54.2649, -8.3342 contain evidence of an earlier Opening Times 16th century Tower House Mar 26 to Sept 30 Daily 10:00–18:00h structure once owned by Last admission 45 mins before closing Sir Brian O’Rourke who was executed at Tyburn, London Admission Rates Adult €5, Senior/Group €4 in 1591. The Castle has Child/Student €3 been restored using Irish oak Family €13 and craftsmenship. Ground Parking floor access for visitors with Car & coach parking available close disabilities. to site Fenagh Visitor Centre

Ballinamore, Co. Leitrim Contact Fenagh Visitor Centre Fenagh is steeped Fenagh, Ballinamore in history, with two Co. Leitrim, N41 E2R6 Tel: 071-964 5590 abbeys and significant [email protected] archaeological sites in the www.fenagh.com surrounding fields. SatNav: Latitude/Longitude Explanations, descriptions, 54.0207, -7.8413 maps and photographs Opening Times can be viewed in the Mon to Fri 10:00–17:30h Heritage Centre, which Sat and Sun 12:00–17:30h Closed B/Hols capture and depict these local treasures beautifully. Information Heritage Centre, on-site café Dolmen Café and kids play area on-site. Parking Ample parking is available

10 Rates quoted are for 2020 All co-ordinates in Decimal Degrees Sligo Abbey

Abbey Street, Sligo Contact Sligo Abbey Abbey Street, Sligo, F91 K796 Known locally as the Abbey, Tel: 071-914 6406 this Dominican Friary was [email protected] www.heritageireland.ie founded in the 13th century. The site contains a wealth of SatNav: Latitude/Longitude 54.2710, -8.4700 carvings including Gothic and Renaissance tomb sculptures, Opening Times well preserved cloister and Mar 26 to Oct 28 Daily 10:00-18:00h the only sculptured 15th Last admission 45 mins before closing century high altar to survive Admission Rates in any Irish monastic church. Adult €5, Senior/Group €4 It will inspire and enlighten Child/Student €3 it’s visitors. Access is by stone Family €13 stairway. Parking Public car park close to site Carrowmore Megalithic

Cemetery Contact Carrowmore, Sligo Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery Carrowmore, Sligo, F91 E638 Tel: 071-916 1534 The largest cemetery of [email protected] megalithic tombs in Ireland, www.heritageireland.ie with monuments ranging SatNav: Latitude/Longitude from 5000 to 5800 years old. 54.2509, -8.5193 Archaeologists have recorded Opening Times over 60 tombs of which 30 Mar 26 to Nov 01 are visible. A restored cottage Daily 10:00–18:00h Last admission at 17:00h houses an exhibition relating to the site. Access to the Admission Rates Adult €5 tombs may be difficult for Senior/Group €4 people with disabilities. Visitors Child/Student €3 are advised to wear shoes Family €13 suitable for uneven terrain. Parking Parking available Drumcliffe Church & W.B. Yeats Grave Drumcliffe, Co. Sligo

Best known as the final resting place of W.B. Contact Drumcliffe Church & W.B. Yeats Grave Yeats, Drumcliffe Church Drumcliffe, Co. Sligo is set against the striking www.discoverireland.ie backdrop of the Benbulben SatNav: Latitude/Longitude Mountains. Yeat’s grave 54.3264, -8.4936 is marked with a simple Opening Times headstone with the Drumcliffe Tea House and Craft Shop inscription, “cast a cold eye open daily 09:00–18:00h on life, on death, horseman, pass by.” This was Yeats’ self penned Information epitaph together with the instructions that the grave consist of Tea House and Craft Shop offers “no marble, no conventional phrase”. The graveyard also contains homebaking and quality crafts a high cross and nearby is the site of a 6th Century Columbian Parking monastery. Coach and car park

Map of attractions / entertainments, see pages 4 and 5 11 Eagles Flying Irish Raptor Research Centre

Ballymote, Co. Sligo Contact Eagles Flying Ballymote, Co. Sligo, F56 P089 Get up close to the masters of the sky Tel: 071-918 9310 www.eaglesflying.com The multi award- Ballymote Location winning attraction From Dublin/Sligo (N4), take the for all the family— N17 for Galway at Collooney, after excitement, fun, having crossed Ballinacarrow, take photo opportunities 1st official road left. Follow the signs for Eagles Flying. and much more at From Galway, take N17 to Sligo affordable prices. Having passed Achonry, drive another 6km and turn right as soon Ireland’s largest Bird as the old walls of Temple House of Prey Centre offers end. Follow the signs for Eagles the incomparable Flying experience of being SatNav: Latitude/Longitude up close to eagles, Some members of the audience 54.1021, -8.5728 falcons, owls and vultures. have the chance to have a bird Opening Times A vast variety of Birds of Prey, landing on their own hand. Apr 01 to Nov 07: 10:30–12:30h and 14:30–16:30h everyday some of them with a wingspan Before and after the show enjoy Shows start at 11:00 and 15:00h of 3 metres, and many other guided tours through the centre, (2 hour programme) animals are waiting for you. watch birds in aviaries, cuddle Information The interactive and highly animals in the Petting-Zoo or Fully wheelchair accessible entertaining Bird Shows start walk the park lands. In case of Parking at 1100h and 1500h, rain the show is available in the Free parking for cars and coaches every day. purpose built Indoor Arena.

Arigna Mining Experience

Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Roscommon Contact Carrick-on-Shannon One of Ireland’s unique attractions Co. Roscommon, N41 YP78 Tel: 071-964 6466 The Arigna Mining [email protected] www.arignaminingexperience.ie Experience will Carrick-on- certainly appeal Shannon Location 19km from Carrick-on-Shannon to those looking (R280), 40km from Sligo (R284), for a day out with 55km from Enniskillen, a difference. 145km from Galway (via Boyle) Now a popular SatNav: Latitude/Longitude tourist destination, 54.0771, -8.1202 the visitor centre Opening Times preserves the energy Open 7 days a week all year 10:00–17:00h heritage of this area, and provides visitors Admission Rates Adult €10, Child €6 with an insight Senior/Student €8 into coal mining Family (2+3) €33 mine’s coal face where lighting life as it was in the Groups 20+ €7pp and sound effects add to the Arigna Valley for centuries. Information reality of the experience. The Gift shop & Coffee shop serving With an ex-Miner as your centre is fully accessible and hot and cold Lunches/Snacks, Tea/ tour-guide, the visit to the is an all-weather facility. Coffee museum includes a DVD The Arigna Mining Experience Parking presentation, a photographic and its world class tour is 120 Cars / 40 Coaches exhibition, an exhibit area and close to the borders of Sligo, an underground tour to the Leitrim and Fermanagh.

12 Rates quoted are for 2020 All co-ordinates in Decimal Degrees Boyle Abbey

Boyle, Co. Roscommon

Contact Boyle Abbey Impressive Cistercian Monastery Boyle, Co. Roscommon, F52 XE16 A well preserved Tel: 071-966 2604 [email protected] Cistercian www.heritageireland.ie Monastery Boyle Location founded in the In Boyle town, off the N4 (Dublin– 12th century. Sligo Road) Though SatNav: Latitude/Longitude mutilated in the 53.9737, -8.2969 17th & 18th Opening Times centuries when Mar 26 to Sept 23 it was used to Daily 10:00–18:00h accommodate a Last admission 45 mins before closing military garrison, Boyle Abbey Admission Rates Adult €5, Senior/Group €4 retains its ability Child/Student €3 to impress Family €13 in Romanesque style, and the visitors as one of other in Gothic. Parts of the Information the most formidable of the early Check in advance for seasonal abbey have been restored Cistercian foundations in Ireland. events including the 16th-century Some of the abbey’s structures Parking gatehouse. Restricted access are still intact. It was built in a Car & coach parking available close for people with disabilities. period of transition between to site two architectural movements and one of the arches is clearly Lough Key Forest Contact & Activity Park Lough Key Forest & Activity Park Rockingham, Boyle Boyle, Co. Roscommon Co. Roscommon, F52 PY66 Tel: 071-967 3122 [email protected] Enter a world of Adventure—Fun activities for all www.loughkey.ie Boyle Location Younger children will enjoy Just off the N4 (Dublin-Sligo Road) hours of fun on the stimulating 5 mins from Boyle town and 10 mins play equipment in the from Carrick-on-Shannon Adventure Play Kingdom. Go SatNav: Latitude/Longitude back in time as you are guided 53.9814, -8.2387 through the 19th century Opening Times servant tunnels on the Lough March: Wed to Sun 10:00–18:00h April, May & June: Key Experience and get lost Open 7 Days 10:00–18:00h among the foliage as the Tree July & August: Canopy Walk gently rises 9m Open 7 Days 10:00–19:00h above the woodland floor. Sept & Oct: Wed to Sun 10:00–18:00h New for 2020—new Boda Nov to Feb: Borg challenges. Boda Borg is while indulging in homemade Wed to Sun 10:00–17:00h delights, confectionery, tea Open outside of these hours, subject a unique weather independent to prebooking activity with innovative and coffee. Reacquaint yourself challenges, requiring countless with nature on the many trails Admission Rates Call for details skills, teamwork, trial and error along the water’s edge and to survive the quests. Boda throughout the 350 hectares Information Lakeside café and gift shop on-site Borg is suitable for adults and of parkland. Caravan and children alike from age 7 to Camping Park on-site. Also on Parking Parking for cars and coaches the young at heart! Take in site is a 50 Berth Marina, Bike Hire, Segway Glides, Mini Jeep the spectacular vistas of Castle Island from the Lakeside Café, Safari and High Wire Course.

Map of attractions / entertainments, see pages 4 and 5 13 Zipit Forest Adventures Lough Key Forest Park Boyle, Co. Roscommon

Exhilarating Treetop High Ropes Adventure Zipit is located in the stunning a maximum of four hours, Lough Key Forest Park. With enough time to complete at Contact an indoor activity centre, least three circuits. The five Zipit Forest Adventures lakeside café and a 50 berth circuits are suitable for different Lough Key Forest Park, Boyle Marina, you can enjoy a full heights, ages and abilities Co. Roscommon, F52 Y597 day’s activity in the park. and if you need any help or Tel: 051-858 008 [email protected] Zipit Forest Adventures is an encouragement the instructors www.zipit.ie exciting day out for all the family are never far away. Boyle Location or anyone looking for Other courses Just off the N4 (Dublin–Sligo Road) an exhilarating and challenging Tibradden Wood—Dublin 16 5 mins from Boyle town and 10 mins outdoor activity in a natural Farran Forest Park—Cork from Carrick-on-Shannon setting. Ireland’s first Treetop Telephone 051-858 008 SatNav: Latitude/Longitude High Ropes Course with over 53.9840, -8.2397 1.6km of activities and over Opening Times 900 metres of Ziplines. Climb Open Feb to Nov (availability shown online) high into the treetops, swing Group bookings call 051-858 008 into cargo nets, surf with a Open 7 days May to Aug difference or try cycling a Open School Mid-term breaks, bike over a narrow treetop Easter and B/Hols See website for full opening hours bridge before zipping down one of the many ziplines. Admission Rates Discounted Online Prices Qualified instructors will give 7–8yrs €15, 9–11yrs €25 you a safety briefing to explain 12–14 yrs €30, 15+ yrs €35 the features of the course Group discounts available Min. Height Restriction of 1 metre and equipment. You have Min. age 7yrs Information Good to Know Lakeside Café 50 Berth Marina, Caravan Park ipit ough ey coers .m of treetop actiities. There are oer Parking actiities between platforms in the trees. Oer m of ziplines in Coach and car parking charge €4 total. The longest zipline is m. ie ircuits ranging from coins or tokens metres. ach circuit is customised and designed with graded difficulty leels. As you progress from tree to tree the challenge increases as you continue at your own pace. ipit orest Adentures is a member of the uropean Ropes ourse Association.

14 Rates quoted are for 2020 All co-ordinates in Decimal Degrees The National Famine Museum Contact The National Famine Museum Strokestown Park Strokestown Park, Strokestown Co. Roscommon, F42 H282 Strokestown, Co. Roscommon Tel: 071-963 3013 [email protected] www.strokestownpark.ie Telling the story of the Irish Great Hunger Location Strokestown Strokestown Park is 144km from visitors to reflect Dublin & 23km from Longford on N5 on Ireland’s SatNav: Latitude/Longitude darkest time. 53.7771, -8.0979 A tour of the Opening Times house gives an Mar 17 to Oct 31, 10:30–17:30h intimate insight Tours three times daily into life in The Nov 01 to Mar 16, 10:30–16:00h Tours once daily Big House, upstairs and Admission Rates Strokestown Park House: Guided downstairs. Tour. The National Famine Museum: The walled Self-Guided. Victorian Walled garden takes Gardens: Self Guided Adult €14, Child €6, U5yrs Free you back to Concession/Senior/Student €12.50 The 18th century Strokestown the glorious surroundings of Family Ticket (2+4) €29 Park House was where the first a planned Georgian estate Information landlord was assassinated during and gives a unique insight Strokestown Park Gift Shop stocks a the Famine period after his into horticultural practices and selection of Books, Gifts, Souvenirs, garden architecture from the Jewellery and Local Crafts. The tenants emigrated on some of Strokestown Park Café is open daily the worst coffin ships. Through 1740s to the present day. Parking original documents and personal The National Famine Museum Free parking accounts the National Famine Strokestown Park is an Irish Museum Strokestown Park helps Heritage Trust property. Corlea Trackway Visitor Centre Kenagh, Co. Longford

See an Iron Age bog road The centre interprets an Iron According to the experts who Contact Corlea Trackway Centre Age bog road that was built excavated Corlea Trackway Kenagh, Co. Longford, N39 XE16 in the year 148 B.C. The oak it would have been built to Tel: 043-332 2386 road is the largest of its kind allow the passage of wheeled [email protected] to have been uncovered in vehicles. Inside the interpretive www.heritageireland.ie Europe. Similar trackways have centre, an 18m stretch of Kenagh Location been found in Germany, the the preserved trackway is on 3km from Kenagh village and accessed on the Longford-Kenagh Netherlands and Britain none permanent display in a hall road, R357 compare to the trackway at specially designed to preserve SatNav: Latitude/Longitude Corlea. It is heavier than any the ancient wooden structure. 53.6127, -7.8454 other prehistoric road in Europe. Opening Times Apr 02 to Oct 06 Daily 10:00–18:00h Last admission 45 mins before closing Admission Rates Free of Charge Information Picnic area on-site Parking Car & coach parking available

Map of attractions / entertainments, see pages 4 and 5 15 Drumlane Abbey & Round Tower Milltown, Co. Cavan

An ancient monastic site of stone were used in each century, which can clearly be seen when viewing the Round Tower. Towers were Contact erected between Drumlane Abbey & Round Tower the 5th and 13th Milltown centuries and are Co. Cavan [email protected] of Christian and www.thisiscavan.ie ecclesiastical origin. Milltown Location They served as Located just outside the village of belfries and security Milltown for secret utensils, Overlooking Garfinny Lough, SatNav: Latitude/Longitude books, relics and 54.0583, -7.4790 the Abbey, Church and Round other valuables in case of Tower believed to have been Parking sudden attack. The entrance to Parking available on-site founded by St. Colmcille, date the tower is about 9 feet from back to 555 AD. Originally the ground. Breath-taking views wooden buildings, these were over the lake, along with the replaced by stone in the 12th peaceful countryside, make this Century, and later added to in site a wonderful natural retreat. the 15th Century. Different types The Cathedral of Saint Patrick and Saint Felim Farnham Street, Cavan

An historic and spectacular Cathedral Also known as Cavan Cathedral, this Roman Catholic cathedral is located in Cavan town. With its 68m Contact spire and flanking domes, this The Cathedral of Saint Patrick and Saint Felim is one of the most impressive Farnham Street and eye-catching buildings in Cavan the town. Completed in 1942 Co. Cavan, H12 X977 the vast interior is shaped like Tel: 049-433 1496 [email protected] a basilica and extensive use www.kilmoredpc.ie is made of different colours Cavan Location of marble. The cathedral Located in Cavan town houses many fine examples SatNav: Latitude/Longitude of ecclesiastical art and is neo- 53.9951, -7.3617 classical in style with a single Information spire. The portico consists Mass times of a tympanum supported Sun: 10:00 & 11:30h by four massive columns of twenty eight columns in the Sat: 19:30h Portland stone with Corinthian Cathedral, the pulpit on the Parking caps. The tympanum figures of south side and all the statues Pay & display street parking, car Christ, St Patrick and St Felim are of Pavinazetto marble and parks also available were created by the Dublin came from the firm of Dinelli sculptor, Edward Smith. The Figli of Pietrasanta in Italy.

16 Rates quoted are for 2020 All co-ordinates in Decimal Degrees Blue Flag Beaches of Mayo & Sligo

Enjoy a day at the beach With such an extensive coastline boat experiences and cruises around Mayo & Sligo, you available. If you enjoy the great would expect to find quality outdoors, there’s no better Contact beaches... and you won’t be place for a holiday or a day out. For up-to-date listings of current disappointed. The naturally There’s so much to see and do! Blue Flag Beaches visit www.blueflagireland.org stunning formations of the coastline provide long stretches SatNav: Latitude/Longitude Mayo of golden sand and impressive Clare Island: 53.8003, -9.9521 sand dunes. With several Elly Bay: 54.1612, -10.0838 beaches meeting the Blue Mullaghroe: 54.1431, -10.0701 Flag standard you are certain Silverstrand Dugort: 54.0123, -10.0178 to never be far away from a Keem: 53.9666, -10.1936 great day out at the beach. Keel: 53.97186, -10.0736 The miles of beaches are great : 53.9213, -10.0252 for swimming, exploring rock : 53.8999, -9.7759 Carrowmore: 53.7697, -9.8211 pools and all sorts of beach Ross : 54.2326, -9.1980 fun. There are plenty of water Sligo activities to be enjoyed from sub- Rosses Point: 54.3093, -8.5720 aqua, sailing, diving, rowing, canoeing, land yachting and surfing. Go dolphin or whale watching or relax with the many

The Blue Flag Programme The lue lag is an international award for beach ecellence. It is presented to beaches which hae ecellent water uality, which proide a range of serices and isitor facilities, and which meet other specified criteria including enironmental management, litter control and education.

Map of attractions / entertainments, see pages 4 and 5 17 The Jackie Clarke Collection

Contact Ballina, Co. Mayo The Jackie Clarke Collection Pearse Street, Ballina Co. Mayo, F26 A368 The award winning Jackie Tel: 096-73508 Clarke Collection—one man, [email protected] 100,000 items—spanning www.clarkecollection.ie 400 years of Irish history. SatNav: Latitude/Longitude Located in a restored 19th 54.1150, -9.1531 century bank in the centre of Opening Times Ballina with a newly designed Tues to Sat, 10:00–17:00h Specialist tours can be booked in walled garden. Special advance features of the attraction Information include a memory booth Entrance is located at the side of the where you can record your building on Walsh Street own memories and interactive Parking touch-screens throughout. Street parking pay & display Suitable for all ages. Coach parking available The Father Peyton Centre

Attymass, Ballina, Co. Mayo

Commemorating ‘The Rosary Priest’ Contact The Father Peyton The Father Peyton Centre , Ballina Memorial Centre is Co. Mayo, F26 X884 dedicated to the life Tel: 096-45374 of Venerable Patrick [email protected] Peyton, a local man www.fatherpeytoncentre.ie Location who became known Ballina worldwide as ‘The 10km south of Ballina, at the foot of the Ox Mountains Rosary Priest’. SatNav: Latitude/Longitude Discover how this 54.0499, -9.0841 humble priest Opening Times harnessed the All Year: Mon to Fri 09:30–17:30h power of Hollywood Apr to Sept: Sat & Sun 12:00–17:30h to motivate and film credits in his Hollywood Admission Rates inspire the movie stars, who studio ‘The Family Theatre’. Free Entry put their considerable Guided Tour & Video €4 The centre is nestled at the foot influence behind his simple Information of the scenic Ox Mountains message ‘The Family that Prays Souvenir & Book Shop and surrounded by lakes Together Stays Together’. Dining Room, Free WiFi and the River Moy, which is Wheelchair accessible He recognised the potential beautifully maintained by the Parking of future greats giving George local angling association. Tourist Free car parking Lucas of Star Wars fame Accommodation and Self- and James Dean their first Guided Loop walks available. Ballina, Co. Mayo Ballina is a haven for fishing, sea-angling and golf, or enjoy a quiet stroll in the peaceful surrounds of the 200 acre Belleek Woods close to the River Moy.

18 Rates quoted are for 2020 All co-ordinates in Decimal Degrees Céide Fields

Ballycastle, Co. Mayo Contact Céide Fields Ballycastle, Co. Mayo, F26 PF66 A Stone Age Monument Tel: 096-43325 Beneath the wild [email protected] www.heritageireland.ie boglands of North Mayo lies the Céide Ballycastle Location 8km west of Ballycastle on R314 Fields, covered by a natural blanket bog SatNav: Latitude/Longitude 54.3051, -9.4569 with its own unique vegetation and wildlife. Opening Times Mar 13 to May 31 Consisting of field Daily 10:00–17:00h systems, dwelling Jun 01 to Sept 30 areas and megalithic Daily 10:00–18:00h tombs, the Céide Fields Oct 01 to Oct 28 Daily 10:00–17:00h is the most extensive Last tour 1 hr before closing Stone Age monument Admission Rates in the world. The the most spectacular cliffs Adult €5, Senior/Group €4 stone walled fields, extending and rock formations in Ireland Child/Student €3 Family €13 over thousands of acres are and a viewing platform is almost 6,000 years old, the positioned on the edge Information oldest known in the world. Leaflets available in English, Irish, of the 110m-high cliff. French & Italian The Visitor Centre has won Visitors are advised to wear several awards, including the Parking weather protective clothing Parking available Gold Medal for architecture. and footwear suitable for It is located beside some of walking on uneven terrain.

Achill Island

Achill Island, Co. Mayo

Activities, Festivals & Events for all the family trail in Ireland from Achill to Westport.

Achill’s activities Contact include: surfing, Achill Tourism kayaking, sailing, Achill Island, Co. Mayo, F28 W9N7 Tel: 098-20400 horse riding, [email protected] scuba diving, kite Achill Island www.achilltourism.com surfing, abseiling, Location climbing, hillwalking, N59 into Mulranny, R319 onto Achill swimming, fishing/ Island angling, golf, cycling SatNav: Latitude/Longitude and much more. 53.9521, -9.9961 Achill, on the West Coast If you want relaxation, this Opening Times of Ireland offers the visitor is the place for painting, Year round Mon to Fri 09:00–17:30h & Sat 10:00–17:00h spectacular views, natural photography, garden tours landscapes and several and island trips, craft and art Information A range of accommodation, Blue Flag beaches. centres/galleries, spiritual/ restaurants, cafés & bars health and sport workshops. The Great Western Greenway Parking offers cyclists and walkers Visit www.achilltourism.com for Free on-site parking for cars & amazing scenery on this fantastic information for all festivals and coaches new route, 42km the longest events throughout the year. off-road walking and cycling

Map of attractions / entertainments, see pages 4 and 5 19 O'Malley Ferries Clare Island and Inishturk Island

Louisburgh, Co. Mayo Contact O'Malley Ferries Roonagh Pier, Louisburgh, Co. Mayo Offering a warm welcome Tel: 098-25045 086-887 0814 golden beach. The 087-660 0409 island boasts many [email protected] historical buildings Roonagh Pt. www.omalleyferries.com including the castle Location of Grace O’Malley Ferry departs from Roonagh Pier, 30 mins from Westport. 1 km from (Granuaile) and the Louisburgh turn right and continue Cistercian Abbey. to the end of the pier Inishturk: SatNav: Latitude/Longitude The trip to Inishturk 53.7618, -9.9037 takes 45mins on a Sailing Times 97 passenger ferry, Call or check online for sailing times Naomh Ciaran II, All sailings are subject to weather and other conditions allowing sufficient O'Malley Ferries is a family- time to capture the panoramic Ferry Rates run business operating to Tickets can be purchased online at views of the coastline. Inishturk Clare Island and Inishturk www.omalleyferries.com or at the is a haven of peace and beauty ticket office at Roonagh Pier Island for generations. steeped in history. The varied Please phone for best family and Clare Island: terrain, endangered flora group rates The trip takes 10 minutes on a and traditional ways make Parking fast ferry, the True Light. The it the perfect getaway from Free parking in the large car park at Roonagh Pier island has much to offer with everyday stress and hustle. its natural beauty, majestic cliffs, scenic walks and its beautiful Inishturk Island

Co. Mayo

Island of the Wild Boar do and see; hill walking, scuba diving, angling, fishing, swimming and boat trips to neighbouring Contact islands. Historical Inishturk Island places of interest Co. Mayo include: Port An Inishturk Island www.inishturkisland.com Dun, the remains Location of a 9th Century Access to the island is by ferry and takes about 50 minutes fort; The Old www.clareislandferry.com Church, dating www.clareislandfastferries.com back to the 16th SatNav: Latitude/Longitude Century; The 53.7040, -10.1135 Inishturk is a small, beautiful Present Graveyard; and The Opening Times island located 9 miles off the Signal Tower, rising 722ft above Open all year west coast of Mayo. It rises sea level. Community Club Information boldly from the wild North open daily May to September, Loop walks, sandy beaches & bird Atlantic in wall-like cliffs to the where during summer watching, make this place an artists northwest and steep hills to the weekends you can enjoy ‘ceol paradise north. Only 5km by 2.5km in agus craic’ with some of the size, the island offers plenty to finest musicians in Ireland.

20 Rates quoted are for 2020 All co-ordinates in Decimal Degrees Westport Cruises Contact Westport Cruises Westport, Co. Mayo Westport Horbour Westport, Co. Mayo, F28 KW65 Tel: 098-39192 / 087-606 6146 Discover the World Famous Clew Bay [email protected] Westport www.westportcruises.com Daily 90 minute Location cruises explore the Located at Westport Harbour / world famous Clew Westport Quay within Westport Town. It's a 5 minute drive from Bay; its 365 islands, Westport Town Centre thriving seal colony, SatNav: Latitude/Longitude sites of disaster and 53.8021, -9.5561 battle , Inishgort Sailing Times Lighthouse, the Daily Sailings from Apr 01 to Oct 31 holy mountain of Sailing Times available on website Croagh Patrick & Admission Rates John Lennon's Island Adult €20, Senior/Student €15 (an island hideaway Child (5–17 yrs) €10, U5 Free which John Lennon Family (2+2) €45, Family (2+3) €50 Book online at of the Beatles owned www.westportcruises.com & frequented). Information Modern passsenger upper outdoor deck (seating 90 Minute Cruise, Guided ship has all modern amenities, available upstairs too!) . Commentary, Bar, Café & Toilets with a 50 seater heated lounge Clew Bay was home to the Onboard, Indoor & Outdoor Seating with panoramic windows from infamous Pirate Queen Grace Parking which to take in the sights. O Malley. Westport Cruises On-site parking available for both cars & coaches Alternatively you can grab some explores the rich history of bincoulars and view from the this formidable woman.

Contact Westport House Westport House Westport, Co. Mayo, F28 TY45 Tel: 098-27766 Westport, Co. Mayo [email protected] Westport www.WestportHouse.ie Location #DiscoverFamilyTime #DiscoverStories When driving, follow signs to Create memories you’ll Westport Quay. If walking from town all treasure at Ireland’s centre, via the NEW pedestrian gate most beautiful historic on Church Lane (opposite the new Sentinel statue near the Octagon) home and estate. It is the perfect destination for SatNav: Latitude/Longitude 53.8055, -9.5398 a short break whether you’re interested in history, Opening Times Westport House open daily from walks, gorgeous gardens March 01. Pirate Adventure Park or family fun. Visitors are open when the primary schools are welcome to enjoy the closed. Please check stunning grounds for FREE. www.WestportHouse.ie before you travel The Pirate Adventure Park Admission Rates delivers hours of fun for kids Westport House: under 12 years with The Tunnel, Playground, Disc Adult €13.50, Child €6.50 Pirate Queen’s Ship (swinging Golf and indoor Tiny Town. Pirate Adventure Park: Adult €22.50 Child €22.50, Family of four €70 ship ride), Pirates Plunge Stay onsite in the 4 star Hotel 5% discount on www.WestportHouse.ie (pictured), Kiddie Zipwire, Westport or 3 star Caravan & 25% off & NEXT DAY FREE when Treasure Island Express and Camping Park. Or why not you stay in Hotel Westport OR the Westport House Train, the Giant hire a Bell Tent for glamping? Caravan & Camping Park Swan Pedal boats, Cannon Ball #DiscoverMagicalMemories Parking Free parking available Run slide, Pirates Den (indoor when you soft play area), Jump Around #DiscoverWestportHouse and Mini Ferris Wheel, Vortex

Map of attractions / entertainments, see pages 4 and 5 21 National Museum of Ireland – Country Life , Co. Mayo

Contact National Museum of Ireland – Country Life, Turlough Park Our past made present with the Castlebar, Co. Mayo, F23 HY31 Tel: 094-903 1755 [email protected] National Folklife Collection www.museum.ie/country-life Set in the spectacular grounds The museum galleries, with no Location Castlebar of Turlough Park House, the admission fee, are spread over Located in Turlough village, off the award-winning National four floors in a modern and N5. Just 8km from Castlebar Museum of Ireland – Country architecturally unique building. SatNav: Latitude/Longitude Life is a leading visitor Next door, visitors can also see 53.8840, -9.2125 attraction in the western region. Turlough Park House – the Opening Times The museum houses the 19th century, Gothic style Tues to Sat: 10:00–17:00h National Folklife Collection ancestral home of the Fitzgerald Sun & Mon: 13:00–17:00h Family. Closed Christmas Day and and provides a fascinating Good Friday insight into the daily lives of Enjoy coffee or lunch at Admission Rates people in rural Ireland, from Brambles Café or browse Irish Free admission 1850 to 1950. crafts in the Museum Shop. Information A wide range of exhibits and Cycling to the Museum Museum shop selling books, gifts, interactive displays appeal to Cycle along the Great Western craftware and locally produced products young and old alike. Explore Greenway cycle route from Museum Café offering meals, snacks, our agricultural and maritime Castlebar to the Museum. hot & cold drinks and free WiFi past, traditional trades and Bicycle parking Parking crafts, fashion and textiles, facilities available Free car parking is available on-site religion, festivals, beliefs, and in the Museum more. grounds. Ideal for family visits There is lots for families to do at the useum. lay and eplore in the awardwinning woodland playground located in the grounds of Turlough ar or tae a fun, family trail through the ehibition galleries. isit the dressup station to try on clothes from the s and see if you can guess the obect at the handling station The site is also oerlooed by an ancient round tower.

22 Rates quoted are for 2020 All co-ordinates in Decimal Degrees Jeremiah Higgins

Claremorris, Co. Mayo

Ireland’s Oldest Shop® of the Higgins family who make Contact it their mission Jeremiah Higgins Main Street, to preserve Co. Mayo, F12 V3A8 their family Tel: 094-937 1000 legacy. Historic [email protected] documents www.jeremiahhiggins.com are on display Location Claremorris alongside In the heart of Claremorris on the main street original antiques. SatNav: Latitude/Longitude 53.7194,-9.0010 Family photos are hung over Opening Times Mon to Wed 11:00–18:00h aged glass-clad Step back in time when you Fri & Sat 11:00–18:00h countertops. The “Gentleman’s visit Jeremiah Higgins; Ireland’s Closed Thurs & Sun Dressing Mirror”, reflecting Oldest Shop®. What started Information tales of past and present stands in 1820 as a producer and The shop sells an eclectic mix of upon centuries-old floorboards; Irish goods, quirky gifts and unusual purveyor of leather goods, soon whose creaks tell stories of their items became a tailor’s, draper’s and own. Now the shop stands Parking even a general goods store. as it was in the past and sells Pay and display on-street parking This living history is continued an eclectic mix of Irish goods, today by the sixth generation quirky gifts and unusual items. Clare Island Ferry– O’Grady’s Louisburgh, Co. Mayo

Contact Clare Island’s only all year round daily ferry service Clare Island Ferry Roonagh Point, Louisburgh The Clew Bay ueen Co. Mayo, F28 W8P3 licensed to carry 96 Tel: 098-23737, 086-851 5003 passengers takes 20 minutes [email protected] www.clareislandferry.com to make the crossing and Roonagh Pt. is the largest ferry on the Location Roonagh Quay is located on the Clare Island service. The Sea R335, 8 km west of Louisburgh Sprinter is licensed to carry 35 passengers and takes 10 SatNav: Latitude/Longitude 53.7617, -9.9038 minutes to make the crossing. Opening Times The journey gives enough Regular daily services year round Book online time to view and photograph from Roonagh Quay to Clare www.clareislandferry.com a most spectacular coastline Island. Times vary and are subject which includes Achill Island, to weather conditions. Please telephone or see website for details The O’Grady Family have the Nephin Mountains, Clew been operating a service to Bay, Croagh Patrick, Killary Admission Rates Clare Island since 1880. Purchase your tickets online to Harbour, Renvyle and Inishbofin. avail of online discount or book The Pirate ueen is named Special trips to and from your tickets at after the infamous 16th century Inishturk and Achill Island [email protected] Grace O’Malley(Granuaile), who can be arranged for groups. Parking lived on Clare Island during the There is a large car park at For group activities on the course of her life as a “chief Roonagh Point island please visit the website commander and director of www.clareislandadventures.ie thieves and murderers at sea”.

Map of attractions / entertainments, see pages 4 and 5 23 Let the magic in

GALWAY 2020 EUROPEAN CAPITAL OF CULTURE See all the exciting events happening in Galway in 2020

Visit www.galway2020.ie

24 Rates quoted are for 2020 All co-ordinates in Decimal Degrees The Sheep & Wool Contact Let the The Sheep and Wool Centre Centre Leenane, Co. Galway, H91 P28K magic in Leenane, Co. Galway Tel: 095-42323 [email protected] www.sheepandwoolcentre.com Leenane Learn about the sheep and woollen industry Location Leenane lies on the N59, demonstrations in Connemara’s coastal scenic route carding, spinning Museum located in village centre and weaving. SatNav: Latitude/Longitude Watch how sheep’s 53.5971, -9.6937 fleece is made into Opening Times yarn and then Mid Mar to Sept 09:30–18:00h woven into cloth. Oct 09:30–17:30h Nov to Mid Mar Closed A visit to the Tour Times museum is by Mon to Fri, Mar to Oct guided tour only 10:00/12:00/14:00/16:00h Sat & Sun (March closed) and will answer Apr/May & Oct/Nov all your woolly The Sheep & Wool Centre is a 12:00/13:00/14:00h and sheepish questions! June/July/Aug visitor attraction situated in the 10:00/12:00/14:00/16:00h heart of Connemara on the The Sheep and Wool Gift Shop stocks everything from Admission Rates breathtaking Killary Harbour. Adult €7, Student/Senior €5 The Centres mission is to foster handcrafted scarves from the Child €3, Family €17 awareness of the traditional Museum and knitting yarn, Information sheep and wool-craft industry to woollens and souvenirs, Gift shop, Café on-site in the west of Ireland. with prices to suit most Parking pockets. The café on-site, Bia The museums focus is on Free parking Blas specializes in home the history of sheep and cooked food and baking. wool handcrafts with daily Killary Adventure Company Leenane, Co. Galway GALWAY 2020 Contact Killary Adventure Company Leenane, Connemara Outdoor activity centre Co. Galway, H91 PY61 EUROPEAN CAPITAL panoramic views Tel: 095-43411 [email protected] of the surrounding www.killaryadventure.com mountains as Leenane Location OF CULTURE your reward. For 60 mins from Galway, 35 mins from something truly Westport and 30 mins from Clifden unique take on the SatNav: Latitude/Longitude Turf Challenge! 53.5942 -9.7675 See all the exciting Activities are really Opening Times popular with Activities start at 10:00 and 14:00h adults, families, Admission Rates kids, individual 1/2 Day: Child €35, Adult €52 events happening Killary Adventure Company travellers and Full Day: Child €52, Adult €95 is located on the shores of Group and family rates available groups. For the kids check the Killary Fjord. Offering out our summer camps! Information in Galway in 2020 a huge range of Land and Located onsite: Water adventure activities A Speed boat transfer to the Killary Adventure Centre | Hostel Famine Walk operates in Accommodation suitable for those aged 8 and The Killary Lodge | Nature Lodge over, this is a fantastic way June/July & August with drop The Misunderstood Heron | Food to experience Connemara. off/collection allowing you Truck to walk the Famine trail. Visit www.galway2020.ie Kayak and explore the waters Parking of Killary Fjord, scale to the top Walk the Killary Coastal Coach and car parking available of the Climbing Tower or High Park, a 2km looped walking

Ropes Course with fabulous trail, with food truck onsite.

Map of attractions / entertainments, see pages 4 and 5 25 Delphi Resort

Leenane, Co. Galway Contact Delphi Resort Leenane, Connemara Co. Galway, H91 DP08 Tel: 095-42208 [email protected] www.delphiresort.com SatNav: Latitude/Longitude 53.6219, -9.75434 Opening Times Resort Open year round (except Delphi Resort is a 4* Resort set The on-site Adventure Centre certain dates Dec & Jan). See website. in the heart of the Delphi valley provides a wide variety of Adventure Centre Daily 09:00–18:00h near Leenane. outdoor activities including Admission Rates Delphi Resort comprises of a Kayaking, Zipline, Surfing, Adult €27.50, Child (4–17 years) €20 4* Hotel, Spa & Yoga Studio, Cycling and many more. Family (2+2) €85. Discounts available Restaurant, Bar and Café as Be Part of the Adventure Parking well as a 220—bedded Hostel. Free car & coach parking Blue Flag Beaches of Galway

Enjoy a day at the beach

Contact For up-to-date listings of current Blue Flag Beaches please visit www.blueflagireland.org SatNav: Latitude/Longitude Traught: 53.1707, -8.9862 : An Trá Mór /Inverin: 53.2342, -9.4391 Trá an Dóilin /Coral Beach: 53.2498, -9.6302 Cill Muirbhigh (Aran)/ Kilmurvy: 53.1291, -9.7644 : 53.2632, -9.0703 Silver Strand: 53.2514, -9.1269

Galway has an extensive and which fulfil other specified coastline offering quality criteria including environmental beaches and amazing views of management, litter control and the Atlantic Ocean. The miles of education. beaches available are great for With Galway’s extensive coastline swimming, walking, exploring you are certain to be never far rock pools, wind-surfing, kite- from a great day out at the surfing and all sorts of beach beach. fun. If you enjoy the great outdoors, The Blue Flag is an international there’s no better place for a award for beach excellence. holiday. There’s so much to see It is presented to beaches, and do! which have excellent water quality, which provide a range of services and visitor facilities,

26 Rates quoted are for 2020 All co-ordinates in Decimal Degrees Kylemore Abbey Contact Kylemore Abbey and Victorian Walled Garden Kylemore, Connemara Co. Galway, H91 VR90 Connemara, Co. Galway Tel: 095-52001 [email protected] www.kylemoreabbey.com Kylemore Ideal destination for a day out Location Just 1 hour from Galway City Originally built as a castle and herbs from the garden in 1867 and has been home are used in the café where SatNav: Latitude/Longitude 53.5618, -9.8880 to the Benedictine Nuns traditional home cooked for the past 100 years. This food is made to the recipes Opening Times Estate: Jan & Feb 10:00–16:30h Abbey and 1,000 acre Estate of the Benedictine nuns. Mar 10:00–17:00h is steeped in history with The Tea House by the Walled Apr to Jun 09:00–18:00h tales of tragedy and romance, July & Aug 09:00–18:30h Garden is the perfect place Sept & Oct 09:30–17:30h engineering initiatives, royal to relax and enjoy the Nov & Dec 10:00–16:30h visits, spirituality and education. breathtaking views over the Admission Rates Experience the Victorian Connemara National Park. A Adult €15, Senior/ Student €10.50 atmosphere of the Abbey, great day out for all the family. Family with children aged >16 €30 Gothic Church and Head with children aged 16–18 €40 Winter rates available from Nov Gardener’s House. Enjoy beautiful tree lined Information Mitchell’s Café and Garden avenues, nature trails Tea House Contemporary and and lakeshore walks. traditional home cooking and baking Craft and Design Shop Crafts, Explore the magical 6 gifts, handmade chocolates and acre Victorian Walled Kylemore pottery Garden where only Parking Victorian varieties of Free car parking with no time limits flowers and vegetables are grown. Vegetables

Clifden

Clifden, Co. Galway

The perfect base to explore Connemara Nestled between the Atlantic Ocean, 12 Ben Mountains and preserved boglands, lies Contact the town of Clifden on Clifden the Coast of Connemara. Connemara Enjoy breathtaking Co. Galway mountain scenery Clifden www.discoverireland.ie and beautiful rugged Location coastline. Lots to do with On the N59 from Galway championship golfing, SatNav: Latitude/Longitude horse-riding, adventure 53.4889, -10.0207 centres, walking, cycling, Information hill walking, beaches, Great range of accommodation, restaurants, cafes and shopping fishing, scubadiving, available painting, national The Sky Road Tour Justifiably Parking parks, abbeys, castle ruins famous for the views it On street parking available and over 5,000 years of living affords, the Sky Road route history. Regarded as the capital takes you up among the of Connemara, it is the ideal hills overlooking Clifden base for touring the region or Bay and its offshore islands, engaging in an outdoor holiday. Inishturk and .

Map of attractions / entertainments, see pages 4 and 5 27 Glengowla Mines & Working Farm Experience , Co. Galway

Contact Discover the Hidden History of Glengowla Mines Oughterard, Co. Galway, H91 PX22 Connemara Tel: 091-552 021 Let the team at Glengowla and a horse-gin have been Mob: 087-252 9850 Mines lead you on a journey constructed. [email protected] Oughterard www.glengowlamines.ie of discovery of how lead and The mine is noted for it's rare silver were mined from the roots Location and beautiful octahedral crystals 3km west of Oughterard village (20 of the Connemara Mountains of fluorite and quartz. Pitch pine mins drive from Galway, 40 mins in the 1800’s. The constant timbers believed to be brought from Clifden) dripping of water, the ‘miners back to the west of Ireland by SatNav: Latitude/Longitude breath’ and if you are brave the emigrant coffin ships are still 53.4184, -9.3744 enough—a moment of darkness intact in the mine today. Opening Times will set the scene! Learn of Discount on presentation of this Mid Mar to Mid Nov 10:00–18:00h the miners working conditions Last tour 17:00h booklet. 10% off Adult Ticket to before the mines closed in mines only in 2019. T&C apply. Admission Rates 1865. Pan for gold at the gold Adult €11, Senior/Student €10.50 panning station and keep any Child €5, Family €29 gems you find! Glengowla Cater for school tours and groups Additional charge applies for turf Museum has artifacts collected cutting and sheep dog herding during the mines excavation & demonstrations history on the area. Information On the surface, the Powder Gift Shop Magazine, Blacksmith's Parking Workshop and the Agent's Free Coach & Car Parking at the Cottage have been restored Visitor Centre and contain items rescued from the mine. A hand windlass

Glengowla Farm lengowla is also a woring farm where you can see onnemara ponies, meet ob the sheep dog, pet the lambs and for adanced group booings sheep dog herding demonstrations and turf cutting demonstrations are aailable. Adanced booings are reuired. ontact eith .

28 Rates quoted are for 2020 All co-ordinates in Decimal Degrees Aughnanure Castle Contact Aughnanure Castle Ougherard, Co. Galway, H91 PX20 Oughterard, Co. Galway Tel: 091-552 214 [email protected] www.heritageireland.ie Aughnanure Castle lies in SatNav: Latitude/Longitude picturesque surroundings close 53.4188, -9.2754 to the shores of Lough Corrib. Opening Times The castle is a particularly Feb 27 to Oct 21 Daily 09:30–18:00h well-preserved example of Oct 22 to Nov 04 Daily 09:30–17:00h an Irish tower house. Visitors Last admission 16:15h will find the remains of a Nov 05 to Nov 15 Daily 09:30–16:00h Last admission 15:15h banqueting hall, a watch tower, an unusual double Admission Rates Adult €5, Senior/Group €4 bawn, bastions and a dry Child/Student €3 harbour. Restricted access to Family €13 castle grounds for visitors with Parking disabilities. Car & coach parking

Ionad Cultúrtha an Phiarsaigh, Conamara Contact Ros Muc, Co. Galway Ionad Cultúrtha an Phiarsaigh, Conamara, Ros Muc, Co. Galway, H91 DW9A This state-of-the-art visitor centre Tel: 091-574 292 celebrates the culture, and [email protected] landscape of the Connemara www.heritageireland.ie Gaeltacht. The area’s unique SatNav: Latitude/Longitude heritage attracted Patrick 53.3863, -9.6200 Pearse, leader of the 1916 Opening Times Rising, to spend his summers Summer, Daily 09:30–18:00h here in the early 20th century. Winter, Daily 09:30–16:00h Visitors can explore the Admission Rates interactive exhibition, and Adult €5, Senior/Group €4 Child/Student €3 then take a short stroll through Family €13 the landscape, up to Pearse’s Parking original cottage, which he had Car & Coach parking available built in 1909. Legend of The Claddagh Ring Galway City Contact Legend of the Claddagh Ring Legend Of The Claddagh 26 Shop Street Ring visitor centre is a Galway, H91 E653 [email protected] family-friendly tourist www.claddaghlegend.com attraction located in the SatNav: Latitude/Longitude heart of Galway city. 53.2725, -9.0534 Come along and watch The Authentic Claddagh Opening Times Open Year Round Ring being made in the Daily Mon to Sat 09:00–18:00h onsite cottage workshop. Sun & B/Hols 11:00–18:00h Learn about the origins of Admission Rate Galway’s Iconic Claddagh Free admission ring dating back over 300 years and find out how it is worn. Parking Watch a short movie about the adventurous voyage of Richard Paid on-street parking within 5 minutes Joyce—legendary creator of the Claddagh ring. of the shop

Map of attractions / entertainments, see pages 4 and 5 29 Great Escape Rooms Contact Great Escape Rooms Galway City 27 Upper Abbeygate Street Galway City, H91 TN66 Tel: 091-536 979 [email protected] Can you beat the clock? www.greatescaperooms.ie Galway more than the usual Location bus tour or museum. Follow signs to city centre Park close to Shop Street Create memories you will 30 second walk from Shop Street treasure with your family SatNav: Latitude/Longitude and friends in an hour 53.2739, -9.0534 of excitement, challenge, Opening Times fun, laughter and team Open 7 days a week. Times vary work. Do you and your between 10:00h and 23:30h group have what it Pre-booking is recommended takes to beat the clock Admission Rates by solving the puzzles, Adult from €17, Child/Student from finding the clues and €15. Large group discounts. Use Promo Code: ESCAPE5 for a €5 uncovering the mysteries group discount (not applicable with that lie within the Escape Room? other discounts) TripAdvisor Rated 1 FN THING to do in Galway. Offering a selection of rooms Information to suit all levels, and if you’re Suitable for all ages from 5 years Are you looking for an engaging (with adult guidance) and upwards really looking for something and exciting activity in Galway? Min. group size: 2 different, why not try the Situated in the heart of the City Parking new Virtual Reality Escape Centre, Great Escape Rooms is On-street and ample public parking Games? Book Now! the perfect activity for a rainy available nearby day that will appeal much

Galway Atlantaquaria National Aquarium of Ireland Contact Galway Atlantaquaria Salthill, Galway City The Promenade, Salthill Galway City, H91 T2FD Tel: 091-585 100 [email protected] Ireland’s native fish at Galway Atlantaquaria www.nationalaquarium.ie Salthill Visit Galway Atlantaquaria, Location Ireland’s largest native species Located along the Salthill aquarium at the heart of the promenade overlooking Wild Atlantic Way. Located SatNav: Latitude/Longitude in Salthill beside the beautiful 53.2599, -9.0737 Galway Bay and the world Opening Times famous ‘Salthill Promenade’. Daily 10:00–17:00h Last admission 45 mins before Galway Atlantaquaria is closing designed to show the Admission Rates diversity of marine species Adult €13, Family (2+2) €35 from all over Ireland and Featured animals include Senior €9.50, Student €10 hosts 100s of marine species Child €8.50, extra child €4.50 Native Irish sharks, Jellyfish, Child (U2) Free. Rates are subject to from Ireland’s rivers, shores and Conger eels, Clownfish, Bass change. Group Rates also available ocean. and much more. With regular Admission fee includes all day entry Get your hand stamp The Aquarium hosts two floors tours and interactive feeding of exhibits that reflect the times throughout the day a Information visit to the aquarium is an Ground & Co Café, The Lighthouse maritime history of Galway; Gift shop and Papa Rich Restaurant highlights include a 60 foot authentic, family friendly and all on-site educational experience. Galway Fin Whale skeleton, Bearna Parking Log boat (dugout canoe) Red Atlantaquaria is a fully accredited Free car parking Deer Antlers and Uí Breasail (Hy member of European Association Brasil) boat. of Zoos and Aquaria (EAZA).

30 Rates quoted are for 2020 All co-ordinates in Decimal Degrees Trad on the Prom Salthill, Galway

Ireland’s Number 1 Music, Song & Dance Experience Performers who have captivated host Chris Kelly on guitar and Contact Trad on the Prom audiences in extraordinary and concertina supremo Padraig Leisureland Theatre groundbreaking productions Rynne together with the Salthill, Galway, H91 KT3V such as Riverdance’, The exceptionally gifted keyboard Tel: 091-582 860 Chieftains’ and Lord of the player Colm Henry. [email protected] www.tradontheprom.com Dance’ have gathered together Dance The show features Salthill on ONE STAGE to present an a stunning line-up of well Location unforgettable entertainment The Promenade, Salthill, overlooking renowned and World champion Galway Bay, just 2km from Galway experience. It’s a truly Irish dancers including Claire city centre remarkable experience suitable Greaney (Six-time World for all ages and nationalities. SatNav: Latitude/Longitude Champion), Fergal and 53.2592, -9.0823 Cathal Keaney (lead Lord of Opening Times the Dance), Colm Conneely, May 10 to Oct 04 Anne Marie Keaney, Aoife Tues, Thurs & Sun: 20:30h NShé together with Ronan Admission Rates OConnell and Dara Kelly Adult from €32pp (winners of An Ríl Deal 2017). Student/Senior from €29pp Family from €90 Song Singers include Eurovision star Marc Roberts, Parking Free Parking Music Trad on the Prom Multi- AIMS winner Sean showcases the amazing talents and The Chieftains of legendary musician Mirn vocalist Yvonne McMahon, Fahy, featured soloist with Don Stiffe and Michelle Lally. Riverdance. Máirín is joined on stage by Gerard Fahy (musical director and composer of ‘Lord of the Dance’) on the uilleann pipes, whistles and The music and dancing was incredible. If you get the bouzouki, multi-instrumentalist chance you have to go Yvonne Fahy on accordion and bodhrán, producer and Excellent show with amaingly talented musicians and dancers Simply the Best Irish Show of the Year Book online at elebrating years and raned by TripAdisor as the number www.tradontheprom.com attraction in alway for the last twele years, Trad on the rom is dubbed heer rilliance by and epitomises the ery best of Traditional Irish ulture. ont miss it

Map of attractions / entertainments, see pages 4 and 5 31 Aran Island Ferries Contact Connemara, Co. Galway Aran Island Ferries Ros A’ Mhíl Pier, Connemara Co. Galway, H91 FXA6 City Office located at Passenger Ferry to the Aran Islands 37–39 Forster Street Offering an escape to a Galway City, H91 FXA6 Tel: 091-568 903 traditional Irish culture, [email protected] www.aranislandferries.com Aran Island Ferries sail Ros A’ Mhíl Pier year-round to the Aran Location Islands from Ros a’ Mhíl Ferry is located at Ros A’ Mhíl Pier port in Connemara, along 38km from Galway. City Office is on the Wild Atlantic Way. Forster Street in Galway City Centre SatNav: Latitude/Longitude Ireland’s largest domestic Ros A’ Mhíl Pier: 53.2655, -9.5592 ferry company is owned Forster Street: 53.2753, -9.0463 and operated by the Sailing Times O’Brien family, who Parking is available at the Daily sailings all year round began trading turf to the Office open 08:30–17:30h pier or passengers can take Aran Islands in the 1800s and Please contact office for sailing a shuttle bus departing now carry passengers on four times daily from Galway city. state-of-the-art vessels with Admission Rates a capacity of up to 297. Dating back some 350 Excellent individual, family, group million years, the Aran rates and online discounts available Passengers can enjoy bar service Islands offer visitors a glimpse Information and refreshments onboard into a way of life, distinct Tea / Coffee / Bar Facilities onboard their 40 minute journey from mainland Ireland. Parking (average sailing time), while Parking available at port admiring the rugged landscape Get a 10% discount when and views of Galway Bay. booking a return journey online.

Aran Islands

Co. Galway

The Islands of Saints and Scholars Located just off Galway Bay. A real Irish experience Contact Aran Islands awaits, where the Galway Bay locals speak Irish Co. Galway as well as English www.aranislands.ie in a stunning www.aranisland.info Aran Islands setting of Celtic Location churches, forts Aran Islands are off the west coast of Ireland and monuments Rossaveel H91 W9K1 of historical Inverin H91 DC80 significance SatNav: Latitude/Longitude including the Aran Islands 53.1121, -9.6701 World Heritage site best way to see the islands is on Rossaveel 53.2663, -9.5603 Dun Aonghasa which is set on foot or by bicycle. Bike hire is Inverin 53.2322, -9.4695 a dramatic 300 ft cliff edge. Inis available on the islands. Horse Information Mór is the largest of the islands riding and carriage tours also Access to the Islands is by ferry available. The pace of life is from or , and by air and home to Dun Aonghasa. from Inverin in Connemara. A range Inis Meain & Inis Oirr Islands slow and a profound sense of of accommodation, restaurants, also offer an unspoilt experience peace accompanies you through pubs and shops are available on of traditional Irish culture, the narrow winding roads the islands each with their own distinct and grassy lanes to pristine atmosphere and character. The beaches and craggy shores.

32 Rates quoted are for 2020 All co-ordinates in Decimal Degrees Portumna Castle & Gardens

Portumna, Co. Galway

An impressive semi-fortified house Contact Portumna Castle & Gardens Portumna Castle and Demesne by a long avenue and formal Portumna, Co. Galway, H53 YK27 occupy a magnificent location gardens. The ground floor of Tel: 090-947 1658 on the shores of Lough Derg on the castle is open to the public [email protected] www.heritageireland.ie the River Shannon. Although and houses an exhibition on Portumna gutted by fire in 1826, the the history and restoration Location Portumna town—adjacent to lake, Castle is still an imposing of the building. A virtual the River Shannon and Portumna example of Irish architecture reality DVD presentation Forest Park. in the early 17th Century. The adds to the exhibition by SatNav: Latitude/Longitude imposing façade of the castle bringing the story to life. 53.0929, -8.2185 faces north and is approached Opening Times Mar 26 to Sept 30 Daily 09:30–18:00h Oct 01 to Nov 04 Daily 09:30–17:00h Groups on Wed & Thurs by prior booking. Last admission 45 mins before closing Admission Rates Adult €5, Senior/Group €4 Child/Student €3, Family €13 Parking Car & coach parking close to site

Athenry Castle

Athenry, Co. Galway

Original 13th Century Battlements Contact Athenry Castle Athenry—the most notable Athenry, Co. Galway, H91 PX20 medieval walled town surviving Tel: 091-844 797 in Ireland, owing its foundation [email protected] www.heritageireland.ie to Meiler de Bermingham who Athenry built his castle there c.1250. Location In the centre of Athenry town The castle consists of a three (Heritage Town) storey tower with parts of SatNav: Latitude/Longitude the original enclosure wall 53.3001, -8.7446 still surviving today. The only Opening Times original entrance was at first Mar 26 to Sept 30 floor level and would have been Daily 09:30–18:00h reached by an external wooden Oct 01 to Nov 04 stairs similar to the present Daily 09:30–17:00h Last admission 45 mins before reconstruction. This gave direct closing access to the hall, the official Admission Rates and ceremonial reception room Adult €5, Senior/Group €4 of the castle, where the Lord Child/Student €3 received his guests. Today Family €13 visitors to the castle can visit Access to ground floor of castle Parking the audio-visual room and for visitors with disabilities. Car & coach parking available close to site enjoy an exhibition with guided Leaflet/Guide Book available tours available on request. in French & German.

Map of attractions / entertainments, see pages 4 and 5 33 Burren Nature Sanctuary & Café Contact Burren Nature Sanctuary & Café , Co. Galway Cloonasee, Kinvara Co. Galway, H91 PTK7 Tel: 091-637 444 [email protected] Welcome to the magic! www.burrennaturesanctuary.ie Kinvara Experience the magic Location of the Burren, on the 1km from Kinvara. 10mins walk Wild Atlantic Way, just Regular Buses Galway–Kinvara outside Kinvara ‘the SatNav: Latitude/Longitude most beautiful village 53.1298, -8.9280 in Ireland’. From the Opening Times Disappearing Lake to Feb to Mar: Wed to Sun 10:00–18:00h the Fairy Woodland Apr to Aug: Daily 10:00–18:00h and friendly farm pets, Sep to Dec: Wed to Sun a visit to the Burren 10:00–18:00h Nature Sanctuary leaves Admission Rates you uplifted, inspired Adult €8, Senior €6 and recharged. Child (U4) €6, Child (4yrs+) €11 Family (2+3) €37 Learn about the unique Information biodiversity of the Burren Burren Walk, Adventure Playground along the interpretive Burren Movie, Free 10 stop audio Emilia the Juliana pig! Watch trail (Free 10 stop audio tour). guide, Avoca Gift Shop, Café the 15-minute ‘Introduction to Visit the Botany dome, the Groups welcome the Burren’ Movie and relax in Orchid meadow, the shattered Parking the award-winning Sanctuary Limestone Pavement, meet Free on-site parking for cars and café. Browse local crafts in coaches and feed friendly farm pets the AVOCA gift shop. Indoor or even pre-book a walk with and outdoor play facilities.

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34 Rates quoted are for 2020 All co-ordinates in Decimal Degrees Saint Mary’s Cathedral

Contact Bridge Street, Limerick City Saint Mary’s Cathedral Bridge Street, Limerick City, V94 E068 Tel: 061-310 293 Standing on King’s Island, [email protected] overlooking the River Shannon, www.SaintMarysCathedral.ie Saint Mary’s Cathedral is the SatNav: Latitude/Longitude oldest building in Limerick. The 52.6686, -8.6233 cathedral is open daily and is Opening Times still used today for its original Open Daily Mon to Fri 09:00–17:00h Sat 09:00–16:00h purpose, as a place of worship Sun 12:30–16:00h and prayer. The cathedral offers Last admission 30 mins before closing a rich experience of treasures Admission Rates and Light of Life signs will guide Adult €5, Student €3.50 you round and offer information Child (0–10yrs) Free about what you see. No trip Parking to the city is complete without On-site & some street parking visiting this historic building. Public car parks near by

Contact Stonehall Wildlife Park Stonehall Wildlife Park Curraghchase, Kilcornan Co. Limerick, V94 D7E8 Kilcornan, Co. Limerick Tel: 061-393 940 [email protected] www.stonehallwildlifepark.ie Stonehall hosts a wide variety of SatNav: Latitude/Longitude rare & domestic animals, from 52.6080, -8.8680 Llamas, Alpacas, Ostriches, Emus, Opening Times Rheas and a large variety of Parrots April, May, June, Sept, Oct & Birds of Prey. Sat & Sun 11:00–18:00h July & Aug. Open 7 days a week Enjoy the nature trail walk. Mon to Sat 11:00–18:00h Caters for all weather conditions. Sun 11:00–18:00h Visit the indoor pets corner, bring Nov to Mar closed Open Dec for Santa’s Grotto your picnic and enjoy the indoor play area where there are a variety Admission Rates Adult €9, Child €9, Family rate available of go-karts and bouncy castles for Separate rate for Santa’s Grotto the children. Parking Parking facilities for coaches & cars

Foynes Flying Boat Contact Foynes Flying Boat & Maritime Museum Foynes, Co. Limerick, V94 T6C1 & Maritime Museum Tel: 069-65416 Foynes, Co. Limerick [email protected] www.flyingboatmuseum.com SatNav: Latitude/Longitude Discover the era of 52.6115, -9.1097 transatlantic passenger flights, the invention Opening Times Mid-Mar to Mid-Nov 09:30–17:00h of Irish Coffee, and June, July & Aug 09:30–18:00h the maritime history Open Daily on above dates of the River Shannon. Last entry 1 hour before closing Home to the world’s Admission Rates only full-size replica Adult €12, Child €6 (Under 5 free) of a B314 flying boat. Family(2+4) €30, Senior/Student €10 Group Rates Available New Maureen O’Hara Exhibition preserves the Information Visit the New Irish Coffee Lounge memory of this famous movie star. Her husband Charles Blair flew 1940s style Restaurant (O’Regan’s) boats into Foynes from 1942 to 1945. Enjoy lunch or afternoon Gift shop carrying an exciting range of tea in nostalgic 1940s style in O’Regan’s restaurant. unique giftware

Map of attractions / entertainments, see pages 4 and 5 35 in the West Great walking trails to explore the West of Ireland Ards Forest Park – Heritage Trail Creeslough, Co. Donegal. Sat Nav 55.1457, -7.9286 Moderate 5km walking trail between Creeslough and Dunfanaghy. See four ring forts together with a mass rock and a holy well. One of nine trails in Ards Forest Park. www.coillte.ie Benbulben Looped Walk Gortarowey, Co. Sligo. Sat Nav 54.3587, -8.5070 Easy 5.5km walking trail suitable for all ages. Walk the forest road for panoramic views of Ben Bulben table top mountain and Sligo and Donegal bays. Great for families. www.sligowalks.ie Bothar na Naomh Cloone, Co. Leitrim. Sat Nav 53.9467, -7.7889 Easy 3.75km walking trail starting and finishing in the village of Cloone. Ideal for families. Quiet rural landscape and regenerated cutaway bog. www.irishtrails.ie Ballyconnell – Canal Loop Ballyconnell, Co. Cavan. Sat Nav 54.1169, -7.5806 Easy to moderate 6km walking trail starting and finishing in Ballyconnell Bridge car park. Follow sandy roads, woodland tracks and riverbank paths. www.irishtrails.ie Head Loop , Co. Mayo. Sat Nav 54.2892, -9.9884 Easy 5km walking trail, starting at the car park at Erris Head. Offering spectacular views of this unspoilt and untouched part of Ireland. www.errisbeo.ie www.irishtrails.ie

36 Enjoy some of Ireland’s best mountain walking routes and hiking trails. Below are listed just some of the many routes that are available in the West of Ireland, just waiting to be explored.

Bothy Loop Letterkeen Woods, Co. Mayo. Sat Nav 53.9981, -9.5726 Moderate 6km walking trail at the junction of two long-distance trails – the Bangor Trail and the Western Way. The trail follows the riverbank, tracks and forest roads in the lowlands of the Nephin Mountains. www.irishtrails.ie Pigeon Hole Loop Cong, Co. Mayo. F31 Y681 Sat Nav 53.5408, -9.2870 Easy 4.7km trail starting opposite the Tourist Office in Cong and crossing the Cong river before passing several caves including Pigeon Hole Cave. www.irishtrails.ie Poetry Trail Letterfrack, Co. Galway. H91 K2Y1 Sat Nav 53.5544, -9.9481 Easy/moderate 1.5km walking trail takes you from plaque to plaque around Letterfrack village. Each plaque contains a poem. www.irishtrails.ie

New Village Walk Oughterard, Co. Galway. Sat Nav 53.4391, -9.3401 Moderate 5km walking trail following the forest road through forest plantations of spruce and pine to Glann road. Amazing views of Lough Corrib. www.coillte.ie Monivea, Co. Galway. Sat Nav 53.3772, -8.6894 Moderate 1.5km walking trail through woodland on what was once the Ffrench estate. Pass the Ffrench family Mausoleum constructed in 1900 and a well preserved ice house. www.coillte.ie

3737 in the West FESTIVALS Looking for laughs, music, food, and entertainment? Look no further than Ireland’s West with an array of festivals to choose from.

The 9th Mayo International Choral Festival 20th–24th May 2020 Choral Festival taking place across Castlebar’s region in various locations and venues. Highlights for visitors include tours of Mayo, local choirs, local performances, the Song-way Choral Trail and the Saturday evening Gala Concert. www.mayochoral.com Brass Band Concerts Each Saturday Afternoon, June & July Find a sunny spot and soak up the atmosphere as the St. Patrick’s Brass Band from Galway & their guests perform open-air concerts for all to enjoy! www.galwaytourism.ie Sea Sessions Surf & Music Festival 19th–21st Jun 2020 With Irish & International music acts, surfing, skating, yoga, beach sports and of course a beach party, this festival takes place in Bundoran, Co. Donegal and has something for everyone! www.seasessions.com Ballina Salmon Festival 07th–13th July 2020 In its 55th year this is one of the West of longest running events. The festival celebrates life on the Wild Atlantic Way and has dedicated one third of its programme solely to children. www.ballinasalmonfestival.ie Galway International Arts Festival 13th–26th July 2020 An international festival celebrating theatre, dance, opera, visual arts, comedy and much more. Named by The Guardian as being one of the Top 5 Summer Festivals in Europe. www.giaf.ie

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Waterford Rosslare Kerry Airport Cork Cork Airport A–Z Index Ref Attraction See page… Ref Attraction See page… 25 Achill Island 19 2 Glenveagh National Park 7 45 Aran Island Ferries 32 42 Great Escape Rooms 30 46 Aran Islands 32 27 Inishturk Island 20 14 Arigna Mining Experience 12 40 Ionad Cultúrtha an Phiarsaigh, Conamara 29 48 Athenry Castle 33 22 The Jackie Clarke Collection 18 39 Aughnanure Castle 29 31 Jeremiah Higgins 23 Blue Flag Beaches of Donegal 8 34 Killary Adventure Company 25 Blue Flag Beaches of Galway 26 36 Kylemore Abbey 27 Blue Flag Beaches of Mayo & Sligo 17 41 Legend of The Claddagh Ring 29 15 Boyle Abbey 13 16 Lough Key Forest & Activity Park 13 49 Burren Nature Sanctuary 34 18 The National Famine Museum Strokestown Park 15 11 Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery 11 30 National Museum of Ireland 22 21 The Cathedral of Saint Patrick and Saint Felim 16 5 Newmills Corn & Flax Mills 9 24 Céide Fields 19 26 O’Malley Ferries Clare Island 32 Clare Island Ferry—O’Grady’s 23 and Inishturk Island 20 37 Clifden 27 8 Parke’s Castle 10 19 Corlea Trackway Visitor Centre 15 47 Portumna Castle & Gardens 33 35 Delphi Resort 26 50 Saint Mary’s Cathedral 35 6 Donegal Castle 9 3 Slieve League Cliffs 8 12 Drumcliffe Church & W.B. Yeats Grave 11 10 Sligo Abbey 11 20 Drumlane Abbey & Round Tower 16 Special Discoveries 13 Eagles Flying 12 —Great Walking Trails 36/37 23 The Father Peyton Centre 18 Special Discoveries—Festivals 38 1 Fanad Lighthouse 7 51 Stonehall Wildlife Park 35 9 Fenagh Visitor Centre 10 33 The Sheep & Wool Centre 25 52 Foynes Flying Boat & Maritime Museum 35 44 Trad on the Prom 31 43 Galway Atlantaquaria 30 28 Westport Cruises 21 4 Glebe House & Gallery 9 29 Westport House 21 7 Glencar Waterfall 10 17 Zipit Forest Adventures 14 38 Glengowla Mines Ireland’s West & Working Farm Experience 28 Map of Attractions 4/5

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