Galway Private Guided Walking Tour in Clifden Church Graveyard
Travel back in time to the early days of 1800s Clifden town, situated on the most westerly edge of Europe, during this 1.5-hour privately guided walking tour you will learn about of the tale of two graveyards, two opposing religions in Ireland at the time, the Catholics and the Protestants. With your knowledgeable guide, absorb the quiet atmosphere of the area as you discover headstones belonging to interesting Irish characters of the era. Hear about the fascinating history and heritage of the town and entertaining anecdotes surrounding the rebels, poets, authors, historic founding fathers of the town and local people laid to rest in the cemetery.
Some tour highlights include:
- Graves of the D'Arcy family, founders of Clifden, in Christ Church.
- Different styles of Grave markers. 3.The large tombs and stones of the Catholic Merchant Class in St Marys
- The Gable wall of the old 1820's church.
- Possible Famine burials
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Galway Private Guided Walking Tour in Clifden Church Graveyard
What's included in Galway Private Guided Walking Tour in Clifden Church Graveyard
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
ClifdenPass-by Only
Clifden is a coastal town in County Galway, Ireland, in the region of Connemara, located on the Owenglin River where it flows into Clifden Bay. As the largest town in the region, it is often referred to as "the Capital of Connemara".
The tour starts at Christ church , Church of Ireland graveyard in Clifden town., County Galway where your private guide will discover the history of the church and the people buried in the graveyard.
Saint Joseph's Church
We walk the short distance to Saint Joseph's Catholic church graveyard in Clifden town., County Galway where your private guide will discover the history of the church and the people buried in the graveyard.
Inclusions
- Private guide
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Car parking available in the church grounds and outside the church on the road alongside the church
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Ticket Redemption
Meet point: Christ Church, Church of Ireland, Clifden, County Galway H71 VY80 Car parking available in the church grounds and outside the church on the road alongside the church wall. Or public parking availlable in Clifden town and then walk up to the Church (Note:t is a steep hill to walk up!) Please arrive 10 mins before tour starts to meet guide. Guide contact: +353 89 401 8121 Please wear weatherproof walking shoes as grass around the graveyards can be wet. Please bring warm, layered, wind & rain proof gear as weather can be unpredictable.
