Accommodation roundstone

The village of Roundstone (the stone of the seals) on the west side of Roundstone Bay, is perhaps the most picturesque fishing harbour in Connemara. It owes its origins to Alexander Nimmo, the great 19th century Scottish engineer who not alone constructed its first pier but also personally helped to develop this delightful village. Today, a number of small craft industries operate in the area including bodhran maker, Malachy Kearns who can be seen making these ancient drums in the local IDA craft workshop from 9 am to 6 pm daily. Roundstone is a fine holiday resort, with intimate pubs and restaurants overlooking the harbour and hotel and guest house accommodation readily available. Artists, botanists, sailors and sea anglers can all indulge themselves here, while nearby Gurteen and Dog's Bay will please the most avid beach person and caravan devotee. The hill climber will also feel at home here, for Roundstone lies beneath Errisbeg Mountain, an easy climb for most, with fantastic views of sea, lakes and mountains waiting as a reward.