Things to see and do Connacht

On the shores of Lough Corrib, this is what remains of a th century fort known as Ceann na Bhalla ("End of the Wall"). Its current name, Spanish Arch, dates back to the last century, at the time of trade with Spain.

Lovers of the sea will love. Not to bathe, but to smell the spray. The waves come to a halt, against layers of sandstone that form huge plateaus in the strike. In the surrounding area everything is desert, it even seems that the birds have abandoned fighting the wind…

Sligo is a charming and dynamic town with many tourist attractions. For starters, visitors can visit the Sligo Tourist Office, which is an ideal starting point for exploring the city and its surroundings. The tourist office offers a variety of services, such as information on sights, local events, accommodation and restaurants. Visitors can also obtain maps and brochures to help them plan their stay.

Ballina is a charming town offering many activities and attractions for visitors. The Ballina Tourist Office is an ideal starting point for discovering the area. You can get information on sights, local events and things to do in the area.

Achill Tourism Office, located in Achill Sound, Ireland, is a tourist information point offering a multitude of activities and services for visitors. Visitors can discover beautiful beaches, explore historic sites such as the Deserted Village and Granuaile Tower, or enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, surfing and golf. For those looking to relax, there are also seaweed baths and painting classes. Music and entertainment fans can enjoy live evenings at venues such as Ted's Bar & Restaurant in Cashel and The Valley House in Valley. Achill Tourism Office is an excellent starting point for planning your visit to Achill Sound and discovering all the region has to offer.

Westport is a charming town in the province of Connacht. For tourist information, visitors can visit the Westport Tourist Office, located at Hall Theatre The, Octagon, Cahernamart. The tourist office's website, westporttourism.com, also offers a wealth of useful information for planning your stay in Westport. You'll find information on the town's history, local services, upcoming events, places to eat and drink, as well as suggestions for outdoor activities and historic attractions to visit. Whether you want to fish, golf, hike or just relax on the blue flag beaches, Westport offers plenty of opportunities to enjoy nature. History buffs can visit sites such as Croagh Patrick, Westport House and the Clew Bay Heritage Centre.

Clifden, a picturesque town in Ireland's Connemara region, is a paradise for the senses. Whether you want to immerse yourself in the region's wilderness, get lost in the colorful villages or explore the rugged Atlantic coastline, Clifden has it all. Whether you visit in summer or winter, Clifden's vast open spaces offer plenty of opportunities for adventures large and small. Don't miss out on the region's must-see attractions, and let the advice of local experts be your guide. Families will also find plenty of child-friendly activities, while the more energetic can take on more daring challenges. Clifden also boasts a variety of restaurants, accommodation and stores to suit visitors' every need. The Clifden Tourist Office, established in 1996, is a valuable resource for travelers seeking information and advice on experiences in the area.

A small exhibition that houses photos of William Butler Yeats and his family detailing his life and genealogy. On the upstairs, the Sligo Art Gallery hosts temporary exhibitions of contemporary artists. Outside, Yeats' statue does not lack originality; long, shaken, put a tantinet affected, the artist's wick, the jacket opening as the wings of a giant line on which the words of the famous Irish poet gravel.

Museum on rural life in Ireland from 1850 to 1950.

Behind the abbey, a recent museum is dedicated to Michael Davitt, a national hero. Photographic documents, letters, etc.

In 1467, Sean McNamara built the castle of Knappogue which was going to become, in 1571, the seat of the clan clan, counts of West Clancullen. Donagh McNamara was one of the instigators of the 1641 rebellion, and the castle was occupied by Cromwell troops. He was then given to Arthur Smith before returning to the McNamara later. They joined the Scott in 1800. Before handing over the castle to Lord Dunboyne in 1855, Scott had carried out extensive restoration work. Fortunately, matrimonial ties bind the Dunboyne to O'Brien, Rois kings, and to McNamara, counts of Clancullen. Lord Dunboyne rajouta in the building of many parties, including the inner courtyard, the belfry and the gardens surrounded by stone walls.

Along a river, the mass ruins of the Franciscan monastery of Quin are well preserved, including the square tower. If one considers the important area of the church and the thickness of its walls, this abbey appears to have more served as a fortress than a place of worship: It was built on the foundations of a strong castle at the beginning of the th century. Despite many centuries of persecution, monks lived here until the 1820 th century, the last of them, Father Hogan, was buried in.

It was in Dysart O'Dea that Saint Behind founded a monastic site in the th century. The church and the cross that can be seen nowadays, however, date back to the th or th centuries. Dysert O'Dea was also the site of a major battle in 1318 when O'Brien, Rois kings, took Over Clare de Bunratty, thus preventing the Conquest of Clare by Anglo-Norman.

In the field - which multiply multiply - stands the sobre cross of Dysart O'Dea. On the main face, a bishop holding his lacrosse is surmounted by a very special crucifixion: the face of Christ is perfectly circular, without any representation of hair; it is also dressed with a kind of long tunic tunicate from size; arms cross a straight line on the cross bar of the cross. On the other side, a series of geometric motifs and web, of which, at the bottom, some sort of variation on the relatively common diamond figure. The entire presence of the Church is concentrated in the portal, with the upper bow curved according to a @ face alignment. Beside the ruins of a large round tower.

A beautiful residence of the th century neo-Gothic Gothic. It was recently transformed into a luxury hotel with a golf course, where the former Franciscan abbey in Adare is Found.

The Victorian architecture of the Sligo courthouse, built in 1878, is quite unusual for Ireland. It is described as the most impressive Victorian style building outside Dublin. The neo-Gothic façade was built on the model of the London Court of Justice.

Award-winning museum where the story of Knock was presented in the context of life in Ireland in 1879. To know everything about the appearance of the Virgin Mary, as well as a panorama of rural Ireland.

This is the exact place where the Virgin Mary was born on the afternoon of August 21, 1879 with Saint Joseph and Saint John the evangelist.

This abbey was founded in the th century by King Cathal O'Conor. It is the only abbey in Ireland founded by a king and is still active.

In the very advanced ruins of the abbey and in the middle of the graves, two altars still carry enigmatic sculptures. On the first, one can see a pietà surrounded by a woman (Marie-Madeleine?) and a man raising the forearm, palms facing us (receiving or showing the stigma).

On the other altar, a series of characters, on the left, perhaps three Christ King. One of them, the open cape on the wound of the right flank (or the Three Mages and Christ King). .

Along the Lough Conn, in a picturesque landscape, you will find the ruins of this Augustinian abbey built in the twelfth century on the site of a church of the century.

9 km from Ballina, on the road to Killala. If the quest for the ruins comes to an obsession, the abbey of Moyne is open to you. To access it, it is necessary to cross the courtyard of a farm and then a field. After a slalom between the cows, we admire the situation at the seaside of this important abbey of the th century, built by the Franciscan with a gray and austere stone…

6,5 km from Ballina, on the road to Killala. On the edge of the Killala Bay estuary, the beautiful subtropical ruins of this th century Franciscan monastery have a few curiosities. In addition to its perfect conservation, the stylish porch is an elegant design. Inside the church, we will notice two angels to the instruments of Passion and a curious monk angel that seems to ring a bell, pulling on a rope that is no other than the tip of a arcade.

Revival of a rural village of the nineteenth century, animated by many attractions that delight both small and large. In the picturesque village of Riverstown, this park highlights the rural lifestyle and Irish heritage in the late 1800 s.

Babushkas, the three round and sensual towers of the castle of the th century are désespérément a visitor…

This archaeological site houses the largest and most impressive Neolithic monument in Europe. You will see the remains of homes and tombs dating back to 5 000 years ago. Furthermore, the wild flora of the wetlands surrounding the site is very interesting.

Boarding on the quay, underneath the castle. One hour cruise on the Shannon, the largest river in Ireland, towards the north, to Lough Ree.

Museum entirely dedicated to sheep, its history and traditions related to wool, in an absolutely superb setting. Shop and coffee also on site.

This unique fjord in Ireland is located at the entrance to the village of Leenane and is the subject of a sumptuous cruise that makes it possible to enjoy the beauty of the landscape. A major attraction in the region.

To get to Clonfert from Galway, take the N 6 towards Dublin. Clonfert is indicated in the vicinity of Ballinasloe (60 km from Galway). 563 th century cathedral, which is said to be built on the site of a monastery founded by St. Brendan in. It must be recognized that his porch deserves all the detours and returns to observe it at length. Undoubtedly, this is the most beautiful portal in Ireland. Not that it is monumental, on the contrary, it is its intimate character that keeps the attention. Its pillars, of all human proportions, are symmetrically sculpted with different motifs (web, escutcheons, crossed lines), as well as its arches (gueules wolves, or balls decorated with floral motifs). The most surprising of these is the triangular contour of five heads in niches surmounted, within this triangular form, of faces which arise in the middle of fifteen triangles (the geometric figure in the geometrical figure). There is an example of unique decoration in the Romanesque art.

Also known as Carrigahowley Castle. In fact, the castle was a square tower of the th and th centuries and was the residence of the fiery Grace O'Maley, an pirate woman of her state who did not hesitate to use the strong way. You can visit the dark and dark parts, but the main enchantment lies in the site, with its small road lined with mountains, stone walls, with its extension of bay lined with algae that spans a bridge.