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Can you check it and try again? One of most photogenic filming locations from 1952’s iconic “Quiet Man” starring John Wayne and Maureen O’Hara, the Quiet Man bridge lies about five miles west of Oughterard off the N59 and looks much the same as it did nearly 70 years ago.

Though this film was released more than sixty-five years ago, the town is still drawing fans of the John Wayne and Maureen O’Hara movie to this day. Hiram’s Resort in Florida, Top 9 Things to Do Outdoors in Texas This Fall, 12 Staycation Spots in the North Georgia Mountains. Welcome to one of the world's best roadtrips: the Causeway Coastal Route. Inishbofin Island is located just six miles off the Connemara coast, accessed by ferry from the fishing village of Cleggan. It’s also has a very rich history, providing an extraordinary opportunity to delve into the some of the region’s most well-preserved heritage, from ancient burial grounds and Bronze Age landscapes to a ruined 13th-century church on the grounds of an original 7th-century monastery and Cromwell’s 17th-century fort.

Connemara: Ireland's wildly romantic region In this craggy region at the very edge of Europe, the lakes are as black as stout and the stout is as thick as cream. Choose from a great range of airlines and destinations to travel to Ireland. It takes two to three hours to complete, and from the summit, you’ll look out to the sea Tully Mountain rising over Ballynakill Harbour.

Explore incredible sights from Belfast to Derry~Londonderry along this legendary coastline. One of the most popular attractions in Ireland, Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Garden includes a magnificent 19th-century castle turned abbey, Neo-Gothic church, pottery studio, craft shop, scenic woodland walks and a restaurant. The Clifden Region. Enjoy a quick, approximately half-mile stroll, on the Ellis Wood Nature Trail which begins near the Park Office and features a picturesque waterfall along with a variety of trees, plants and wildflowers in the summer.

The Point Pony Trekking & Horse Riding Centre in Ballyconneely is located along the Atlantic Ocean and offers rides on postcard-perfect stretches of sand, and through the open countryside with the Twelve Ben Mountains providing a breathtaking backdrop. The region is located in the northwest corner of County Galway and is an area of desolate beauty, incredible scenery, and some of the most interesting attractions in Ireland. This area is often noted for boasting some of the most spectacular scenery in Ireland and also offers a number of interesting attractions to explore. Dubbed a place of "savage beauty" by Oscar Wilde, the striking region of Connemara has been a landmark destination for anyone looking to experience the authentic Ireland for many years, Wild landscapes | Stone walls | Sheep on the roads | The Connemara Lakes.

Le Connemara (en irlandais : Conamara /ˈkʊnˠəmˠəɾˠə/) est une région située dans l’ouest de l'Irlande dans le comté de Galway, à l'ouest de la province de Connacht.La « capitale » du Connemara est Clifden, ville de 3 000 habitants.. Ses ressources principales sont l'élevage de moutons (essentiellement des Scottish Blackface), l'exploitation de la tourbe et le tourisme. Take the pain out of exploring Connemara on this full-day coach tour. At the family-run Connemara Smokehouse in Ballyconneely, located between Clifden and Roundstone, you can pick up some of the most delicious smoked fish for a picnic and much more. Sitting proudly on County Mayo's west coast, Westport draws you in the very first moment.