Connemara can capture your heart! A quick guide to this wonderful part of the country (based on a 3-day trip in 2024.)

Connemara can capture your heart! A quick guide to this wonderful part of the country (based on a 3-day trip in 2024.)

Super meals at the Misunderstood Heron food truck near Killary Fjord

Our base was the charming Foyle's Hotel in Clifden. We explored Connemara's rugged beauty, including the Connemara Smokehouse (where we enjoyed a tasting plate of their smoked fish), the stunning Killary Fjord, and the picturesque Lough Inagh. 

Smokehouse

Evenings were spent enjoying Clifden's culinary scene, including Oifig An Fish for excellent mussels and fish and chips and Lamplight for a delectable tapas experience with an extensive wine list. 

The Tea House at Kylemore Abbey

Coyle's in Clifden.

We also hiked in Connemara National Park, visited the magnificent Kylemore Abbey and its walled gardens, and saw the Assleagh Falls in County Mayo. 

Tapas at Limelight

Thermidor at Moran's

Back in Clifden, we enjoyed meals at the Marconi Restaurant in Foyle's Hotel and Mullarkey's Bar for drinks and music.  We also visited Coyles, Clifden's new food and coffee shop, showcasing local produce and treats. Foyle's Hotel itself blends Victorian heritage with modern comforts, offering a local experience and a lively bar. Lamplight offers a diverse tapas menu and a carefully curated wine selection, creating a memorable dining experience.

Celebrity chefs at Foyle's

A pint of 
craft at an Oifig!

On the journey up, a highlight was Moran's Oyster Cottage, where we indulged in a three-part oyster experience with Kelly Oysters, including the delicious Oysters Thermidor.