Clifden
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Get in
By car
Clifden is accessible via the N59 from either Westport to the north west, or Galway to the south east. It is part of the Wild Atlantic Way.By bus
Bus Eireann and Citylink provide daily coach services between Clifden, Galway, Shannon Airport, Dublin city and Dublin Airport.Get around
Clifden Town is accessible around by foot.
Citylink and Bus Eireann provide daily bus services to Galway City.
There are also taxis and hackneys available locally for private hire.
See
Take the Beach Road and do a beautiful walk passing Clifden Bay, the beach and D'Arcy's castle and take a trip to the old Marconi Station and Alcock and Browne historical Monument sites.
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Derrygimla Bog
address: BallyconeelySite of the Alcock & Brown trans Atlantic landing. On Sunday June 14th 1919, the first transatlantic flight ended in the Derrygimla Bog, about two miles from Ballyconneely Village. Capt. John Alcock and Arthur Whitten Brown had flown their Vickers Vimy plane from Newfoundland, Canada, in just over sixteen hours. Alcock and Brown, both British, experienced extreme flying conditions - fog, drizzle and a broken radio.
Tourist Attractions in Clifden outlines major attractions and activities in Clifden. Also details the islands of the coast of Clifden.
Do
Outdoor Activities: John Ryan fishing tours and Mannions Cycling for scenic cycle routes.
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address: Beach RdOffers Sailing lessons during the summer, also a small friendly bar restaurant offering good food and craic.
Eat
Vicker's Restaurant
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phone: +353 95 21867address: Market St
Drink
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Mullarkeys
phone: +353 95 21801Bar with plenty of live music. -
Mannions Bar
phone: +353 95 21780address: Market StGreat food, early and late music sessions. -
phone: +353 95 21130address: Main StGreat food, early and late music sessions.
Sleep
Hotel
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phone: +353 95 21880address: Town SquareFamily run hotel in the centre of town. Very popular restaurant.
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phone: +353 95 21801address: Main St
Bed & Breakfast
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phone: +353 95 21951address: Westport RdFamily run Bed & Breakfast close to the centre of town.
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phone: +353 95 21470address: Bridge St
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phone: +353 95 21256address: Bridge St
Hostel
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phone: +353 95 21076address: Market St
Brookside Hostel
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phone: +353 95 51136This HI/YHA hostel is situated in an ideal location right in the mountains of Connemara. It serves as a good base for hikes in the region, including that around the 12 Bens.
Splurge
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phone: +353 95 21201address: Sky Rd
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Self catering- Connemara Rentals
address: Church HillA collection of really nice and unique holiday homes available to rent on a self catering basis on the edge of town.
Go next
Ballyconneely:
Connemara Golf links.
Dun Gibbons Walking Centre: Twelve Bens hill walking.
Dun Gibbons Walking Centre: Twelve Bens hill walking.