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Magical Inishbofin Island on the Connemara Coast from Galway including Lunch
Magical Inishbofin Island on the Connemara Coast from Galway including Lunch
Rainbow over Inishbofin island
Magical Inishbofin Island on the Connemara Coast from Galway including Lunch

Magical Inishbofin Island on the Connemara Coast from Galway including Lunch

By Ireland Wild Escapes
3.7 out of 5
Free cancellation available
Price is €108 per adult
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  • 12h
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Overview

Come and discover Inishbofin or (Inis Bo Finne-Island of the White Cow in Irish), which lies seven miles (11 km) off Galway’s north-west coast. The island is five by three miles (4.8 km) long and the main activities on the island today are tourism, farming and fishing. There are five villages: West Quarter, Fawnmore, Middle Quarter, Cloonamore and Knock.

Inishbofin has lots of interesting things to see and do, such as many species of birds, historical sites, white beaches, swimming, hill walks and shore angling. It is also a centre for traditional Irish music and song with its own Ceilí band.

With this tour you take a bus trip from Galway city to Cleggan harbour, then a ferry trip over to the island to experience the unique life of this magical island. Enjoy a delicious light lunch of local foods and craft beer, with a walk around the island before departing by ferry then bus back to Galway city.

Activity location

  • Inishbofin
    • Inishbofin Island
    • County Galway, Ireland, Ireland

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Galway Coach Station
    • Fairgreen Road
    • H91 CX90, Galway, County Galway, Ireland

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Magical Inishbofin Island on the Connemara Coast from Galway including Lunch
  • Activity duration is 12 hours12h12h

Come and discover Inishbofin or (Inis Bo Finne-Island of the White Cow in Irish), which lies seven miles (11 km) off Galway’s north-west coast. The island is five by three miles (4.8 km) long and the main activities on the island today are tourism, farming and fishing. There are five villages: West Quarter, Fawnmore, Middle Quarter, Cloonamore and Knock.

Inishbofin has lots of interesting things to see and do, such as many species of birds, historical sites, white beaches, swimming, hill walks and shore angling. It is also a centre for traditional Irish music and song with its own Ceilí band.

With this tour you take a bus trip from Galway city to Cleggan harbour, then a ferry trip over to the island to experience the unique life of this magical island. Enjoy a delicious light lunch of local foods and craft beer, with a walk around the island before departing by ferry then bus back to Galway city.

Starting time: 08:00
Price details
€108.00 x 1 Adult€108.00

Total
Price is €108.00
Until Sat, 30 Mar

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedLunch
  • What's includedWhat's includedLight lunch
  • What's includedWhat's includedReturn public bus transport from Galway city
  • What's includedWhat's includedAlcoholic Drinks

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Bus and ferry tickets will be supplied after booking. Please print out and bring with you to validate.
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Subject to favourable weather conditions. If cancelled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund.
  • Please wear a life jacket when near or close to water.
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

Inishbofin
  • 7h
Departing central Galway city at 8.30am, hop on the public bus (transport cost included in this package) to Cleggan, County Galway. Travelling through Connemara through Oughterard village, pass the famous Quiet Man Bridge through Connemara's capital Clifden and on to the fishing village of Cleggan to catch the ferry from the pier at the harbour. Arrive in Cleggan and explore the village before making your way to the ferry. Depart Cleggan by ferry to discover the island time capsule that is Inishbofin. The island was inhabited as far back as 8000-4000 B.C. The first documented history of the island dates from early Christian times. Sailing into the harbour you will see Cromwell’s 16th Century Barracks, which was used as a prison for catholic priests from all over the country after the English Statute of 1585 declared them guilty of high treason.  At midday you will arrive on Inishbofin. Explore this fascinating island and have lunch at a local restaurant/pub. For lunch it's recommended you have the dressed crab sandwich and a local craft beer, all containing local ingredients. Other tasty options are also available. Several safe sandy beaches strewn with shells and with crystal clear water make stand up paddling, swimming and snorkelling a joy. The islands waters make for spectacular diving. Inishbofin is a breeding area for many species of birds. For the adventurous there are hill walks and excellent shore angling. Inishbofin is a centre for traditional Irish music and song with its own Ceilí band. Depart from Inishbofin Island by ferry. This is the last ferry of the day so please make sure to arrive 15 minutes before departure! Approximately 45 minutes later you arrive in Cleggan and depart for return journey to Galway city by public bus. Ten minutes from Clifden you will pass Ballynahinch Castle, one of Granuailes (famous pirate queen) on an island in Ballynahinch Lough. On the remaining journey you will travel through the wilds of Connemara and pass by the Maamturk and Twelve Ben mountain ranges. You will arrive back in Galway city centre at approx. 8pm to finish off the day.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESInishbofin
    • Inishbofin Island
    • County Galway, Ireland, Ireland

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEGalway Coach Station
    • Fairgreen Road
    • H91 CX90, Galway, County Galway, Ireland

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