From Galway: Private Connemara, Kylemore Abbey & Castles Day Tour
Discover a Journey in Connemara Castles and Kylemore Abbey. Exploring the region of Connemara along the Wild Atlantic Way with its wild rugged mountains lakes & Valleys with history and Native Guide.
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From Galway: Private Connemara, Kylemore Abbey & Castles Day Tour
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(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Aughnanure Castle
The home fearsome O’Flaherty family, whose motto was ‘Fortune favours the strong’, ruled west Connacht for 300 years from this fine six-storey tower on the shores of Lough Corrib. O'Flahertys joined forces with the Mayo O'Malleys when Donal married Grace O'Malley, later known as Granuaile, the formidable pirate queen. The O’Malley motto, ‘Powerful by land and by sea,’ showed the awe in which that family, too, was held. At Aughanure today you hear the past stories, and inspect the remains of a banqueting hall, a watch tower, an unusual double bawn and bastions and a dry harbour. Keep your eyes peeled for glimpses of the three species of bat that now live in the castle.
Quiet Man Bridge
We stop The Quiet Man bridge from the movie of same name 1952 American romantic comedy-drama film directed by John Ford. It stars John Wayne, Maureen O'Hara, Barry Fitzgerald. we here the movies tales
Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Garden
Kylemore Abbey is a haven of history, beauty and serenity and is centre to Connemara Wild Atlantic Way. Home to a Benedictine order of Nuns for the past 100 years, Kylemore Abbey here we embrace the magic of the magnificent 1,000-acre estate. Colleen is a former student of this magical places. Castle was built in the late 1800s by Mitchell Henry MP, a wealthy businessman, for his wife. You can view the victoria walled gardens and enjoy so lovely freshly prepared food .
Inclusions
- Kylemore Abbey - entrance fee
- Fully guided tour of Connemara
- Aughnanure castle - entrance fee
- Gratuities
- Lunch
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Transportation time is already included in the total duration of the tour.
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- We meet guests at the door facing the river and Salmon weir bridge and new foot bridge.
