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Pine Island, Connemara, Ireland. A much-photographed spot in Connemara, Ireland is Pine Island in Derryclare Lough, with the Twelve Bens in the background.
An abandoned boat lies on the water edge of a small lake -Lough Derryclare in Connemara, County
Traditional cottage near famous Maam Cross on Recess to Cllifden Road, Connemara, County Galway, Ireland
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The Twelve Bens or Twelve Pins (Irish Na Beanna Beola) is a mountain range in Connemara in the west of Ireland. This was actually shot through the window of the coach as we drove along. The scenery here is rugged but bite the back of your hand beautiful. The sky, landscape, reminds me of a J. M. W. Turner painting.
Ashford Castle

Ashford Castle

5 out of 5
Ashford Castle Cong Co. Mayo
The price is €1,045 per night from 3 Apr to 4 Apr
€1,045
3 Apr - 4 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
10/10 Exceptional! (505 reviews)
Amazing and a must while in Ireland. Be a princess in a castle for one night or spend a relaxing well looked after week in a superb surroundings of the castle. Simply perfect

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

Ashford Castle
The Lodge at Ashford Castle

The Lodge at Ashford Castle

4 out of 5
The Quay Cong Mayo
The price is €225 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
€225
31 Mar - 1 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Cong. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a golf course. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (415 reviews)
The staff was absolutely amazing- truly, the most hospitable and high touch service I've experienced at any 5 star stay. Nathaniel, Olga, Enda and the sweet young lady with the creative glasses (I didn't write down her name) were so accommodating, always thinking a step ahead. Truly, they went above ...

Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026

The Lodge at Ashford Castle
Abbeyglen Castle Hotel

Abbeyglen Castle Hotel

4 out of 5
Sky Road Clifden Galway
The price is €231 per night from 24 Mar to 25 Mar
€231
24 Mar - 25 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Clifden. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Clifden Castle and Station House Museum are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (564 reviews)
Loved my stay here at Abbeyglen. Was fortunate enough to hear the history of the town as well as meet the owner. Only wish I had more time to stay at the castle. Food was amazing and the entire staff was very welcoming and accommodating.

Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026

Abbeyglen Castle Hotel
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Lovely 3 Bedroom Bungalow on the shore of Lough Corrib (Oughterard.)

Lovely 3 Bedroom Bungalow on the shore of Lough Corrib (Oughterard.)

Oughterard Galway
Stay at this holiday home in Oughterard. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Lough Corrib and Oughterard Golf Club ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (73 reviews)
We had a lovely stay and the days were clear and bright showing off the location as we were surrounded by lough Corrib. The open fire was delightful. The well equipped kitchen easily accommodated our Christmas day meal. The design of the house is excellent and accommodates all real needs with a variety ...

Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025

Lovely 3 Bedroom Bungalow on the shore of Lough Corrib (Oughterard.)
House with character

House with character

Cashel, Connemara County Galway
Stay at this holiday home in Glinsk. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Beagha Lough and Black Pool are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (111 reviews)
11/10 easily. I travel for a living and stay in hundreds of hotels and houses and house with character was easily in the top 3. Wonderful hosts who were friendly but also unobtrusive. Wonderful house with plenty of space and amenities, and the area is breathtakingly beautiful. Like just wow. We spent ...

Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026

House with character
West Winds on the Wild Atlantic Way

West Winds on the Wild Atlantic Way

Renvyle County Galway
Stay at this holiday home in Renvyle. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Lettergesh Beach and Renvyle Beach are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (68 reviews)
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Reviewed on 29 May 2025

West Winds on the Wild Atlantic Way
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Popular places to visit

Woody Lough

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Woody Lough during your travels in Recess. While in this relaxing area, you can enjoy the restaurants.

Woody Lough

Loughbeg

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Loughbeg during your travels in Recess. While in this relaxing area, you can enjoy the restaurants.

Loughbeg

Lough Abiggaun

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lough Abiggaun during your travels in Recess. While in this relaxing area, you can enjoy the restaurants.

Lough Abiggaun

Whitehillock Lough

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Whitehillock Lough during your travels in Recess. While in this relaxing area, you can enjoy the restaurants.

Whitehillock Lough

Feaghran Lough

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Feaghran Lough during your travels in Recess. While in this relaxing area, you can enjoy the restaurants.

Feaghran Lough

Lough Fadda

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lough Fadda during your travels in Recess. While in this relaxing area, you can enjoy the restaurants.

Lough Fadda
The main road and gate leading to Ballynahinch Castle in the Connemara of Ireland.

Ballynahinch

Kylemore Abbey featuring heritage elements, a river or creek and heritage architecture

Kylemore

Co Galway, Connemara, Oughterard Village, Ireland

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