1. CONNACHT
Most important places

2. CROAGH PATRICK
Saint Patrick once climbed to the top of this mountain for 40
days. During this time, he built a chapel, the St. Patrick's
oratory, and drove out the snakes of Ireland by throwing a
bell into the valley.
Westport, Ireland

3. Diamond Hill
Galway, Ireland
The mountain is 442 m high. The route to the
top is not particularly difficult, but waterproof
and windproof clothing should be worn. The
weather can make the descent difficult on the
way down.
It has a spectacular view of the coast, the
harbour, Kylemore Abbey on Pollacappul
Lough and the Twelve Bens.

4. It was built in 1228. This medieval castle is now an exclusive
5-star hotel. Its most famous guests include King George V,
Queen Mary, John Lennon, Brad Pitt...
The hotel is also famous for its former owner, Sir Benjamin
Lee Guinness, who bought the castle in 1852.
Since 1939, the castle is in the state hands.
Access to the Ashford Castle grounds via the main bridge and
the gardens is chargeable. However, access is free via the
pedestrian bridge at Monks' Fishing House behind the abbey.
ASHFORD CASTLE
Cong, Ireland

5. Cong Abbey
Cong, Ireland
Cong Abbey is a beautiful ancient monastery ruin of 13th century
monastery. Here you feel transported back and imagine how the
monks lived here in the Middle Ages.
Benjamin Guinness was the last to devote himself to the
restoration of the site in the mid 19th century. Since then, nature
and tourists have been taken part in it.
Admission is free and there's parking available.

6. Visitor Centre
Connemara National
Park
Count Galway, Ireland
The Visitor Centre Connemara National Park is the starting point for hikes in the
National Park and offers information about the flora and fauna of Connemara with a
small free exhibition. There are also picnic benches, a tea room and public toilets.
Opening hours:
Visitor Center: daily 9 a.m. - 5.30 p.m. (March - October), free admission
National Park: daily 9 a.m. - 5.30 p.m. (all year round), free admission
Tea Room: daily 9.30 a.m. - 5.30 p.m.

7. Galway Sehr
musikalisch
Galway, Ireland
There are numerous great bars with live music
in every corner and some hostels.
It's great to visit in all seasons.
There's a great atmosphere and a lot of
excitement.

8. Keem Beach
County Mayo, Ireland
Is one of the smallest beaches in Ireland.
It has clean white sand
The beautiful beach is backed by grassy slopes and the bay
is sheltered on either side by cliffs, which support a variety
of plants and wildlife.
There is a stunning cliff-top walk from Benmore to Achill
Head.
There are no buildings on the beach except for the
coastguard station.
The bay once had a big fishing industry and locals went to
catch basking sharks,

9. Victorian Walled
Garden
Galway, Ireland
The gardens at Kylemore Abbey are
surrounded by Victorian walls, giving the
whole thing a majestic appeal.

10. Guinness Tower
Cong, Ireland
In the woods around Ashford Castle, you
can also find the stone tower of the
castle, built in 1864 - an imposing
structure, reminiscent of the earlier times
and can also be visited from the inside.

11. River Corrib
Galway, Ireland
Iin the west of Ireland flows from Lough Corrib
through Galway to Galway Bay.
The river is among the shortest in Europe, but
it has a mean long-term flow rate of 104.8
m3/s.
It is popular with local whitewater kayakers
A walk along Corrib is recommended.
Sometimes it seems a bit like scenes from
Venice or Amsterdam.

12. Clifden Castle is a ruined house.
It was built in c. 1818 for John D'Arcy, the
local landowner, in the Gothic Revival
style.
Uninhabited after 1894 it fell into disrepair.
In 1935, ownership passed to a group of
tenants, who were to own it jointly, and it
quickly became a ruin.
Clifden Castle
Clifden, Ireland

13. Oscar und Eduard
Wilde Denkmal
Galway, Ireland
It's a beautiful sculpture of two
famous writers.

14. Galway, Ireland
Is the largest aquarium in Ireland and they have
plenty of exhibits lie ray pool, ocean tank, touch
pools, fin whale skeletons.. And activities like
feeding the fish or touching starfishes.
Atlantaquaria

15. Pirate Adventure Park
Westport, Ireland
Is a small park that provides slides, a table-tennis, a picnic, a mini
zipline, a playground, a mini Ferris Wheel and many others.