connemara archaeological and heritage walks

Much botanical and archaeological research has been carried out here, see rare fly-eating plants and an internationally important pre-historic landscape emerging from under the bogs complete with magalithic tombs, field systems and ancient cooking places.

Remote & Rugged Renvyle Visit the spectacular Renvyle Peninsula and explore 5000 years of Irish History, an intriguing Bronze Age solar Calendar, one of the finest in Europe, a cliff edge Celtic Fortress and O'Flaherty Castle. See wreck site of the Spanish Armada and Renvyle House Hotel, once home of the Blakes and famous Irish writer Gogarty and favourite retreat of Yeats.

Kylemore Valley Visit the famous Kylemore Abbey former home of Mitchel Henry MP, now owned by Benedictine Nuns in its majestic mountain setting and world renowned Connemara National Park. Climbing Benbaun mountain see red deer, a 5000 year old tomb and holy well en route.