Connemara, Sky Road, Kylemore Abbey, Ireland
Connemara, Ireland features the Sky Road scenic drive and Kylemore Abbey, set amid beautiful green hills lined with stone walls in the west of Ireland. It is a region of coastal views, rolling farmlands, open meadows, winding country roads, and the big attraction, Kylemore Abbey, which is one of Ireland’s great castles that was a former private estate, then a girl’s school operated by Benedictine nuns.
Kylemore Abbey has become the most popular visitor attraction in the west of Ireland, famous for its beautiful mansion on the lake and extensive gardens all around -- certainly one of the most beautiful sites you’ll ever see.
The Abbey is easily reached on a day-trip from Galway city, which makes an ideal home base for exploring the majestic beauties of this area. You’ll find that Galway is a great town for strolling along its pedestrian main street with many shops and restaurants, including numerous pubs with live Irish music on offer. There are many fine hotels in Galway in a variety of price ranges to give you a good place to rest.
It’s just a quick look at Galway for now, which we show more of in our other Irish movies, then we’ll take you on a spectacular drive through Connemara and around the famous Sky Road, with some of the best views in Ireland, on our way to Kylemore Abbey, the main star of this show.
You’ll see that getting there is half the fun, driving north from Galway through the scenic grandeur of Connemara, passing through the villages of Moycullen and Oughterard, then stopping at Ballynahinch Castle Hotel.
That Sky Road scenic loop follows the famous coastal route west of the town of Clifden, with miles of stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean and shoreline communities. We did quite a bit of stopping and getting out of the van while driving through Connemara to enjoy the landscape, take a good look at and snap some pictures, and stop for some shopping at a traditional Irish gift shop.
Kylemore Abbey is one of the great highlights of Ireland. It was a former private mansion. And then it was a Benedictine Abbey, and became a private school for girls, and now it’s a major tourist attraction as you can see because it's so beautiful here on the lake. There is also a large flower garden, two places to eat, and lovely walking paths to explore the extensive grounds and stroll along the lakeshore. It really is a wonderful spot to see in Ireland.
Probably the best part of the visit is simply looking at the Abbey across the beautiful lake. But you also get to go inside and tour the former mansion, and explore the surrounding property.
The Catholic girl school was operated by Benedictine nuns and it was open from 1923 until it closed in 2010. There's still an order of Benedictine nuns who live here and operate the facilities. We had a chance to speak with Sister Magdalena, one of the nuns who tells us about the Abbey.
You could walk from the Abbey to the gardens, but it is about half a mile. And so they provide a shuttle bus to bring you from the Abbey over to the garden. You can walk around and then take the bus back again.
As described on their excellent website, the Victorian Walled Garden is an oasis of splendor in the wild Connemara Countryside. First developed in the early days of the Castle during the late 1800s it once boasted 21 heated glass houses and a work force of 40 gardeners. One of the last walled gardens built during the Victorian period in Ireland.
In earlier years the garden fell into decline and became completely overgrown, with brambles and trees hiding all traces of it’s former glory. The Benedictine nuns began an extensive program of restoration in 1995 and in the year 2000 the Garden was opened to the public. The Garden is divided in two by a beautiful mountain stream that runs through a small shaded fernery, an important feature of any Victorian Garden.
We then finish with a music video showing more of the scenic landscapes of Connemara and the Sky Road.
Blue Quay Rooms Clifden Connemara Wild Atlantic Way
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Connemara Marble Workshop - Dublin, Ireland
Some of National Geographic Store's gifts feature a uniquely Irish material—a mottled green marble found only in Connemara the west. Three generations of the Walsh family have quarried this marble at Lissoughter and handcrafted jewelry, décor, and architectural details in their Dublin workshop. Take a tour of their shop.
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Connemara National Park, Galway and Clifden
A very special tribute to my beautiful Irish Grandma Jean who I lost a year ago. Day one in Ireland has been monumental with still another 5 to go ????????????
Bobby Sparrow Blue Clifden Connemara Show 2011
Justine Ohara (age 14) and Bobby Sparrow Blue, Connemara Stallion, winning the Clifden Connemara Puissance 2011. Bobby is at stud at Faughanvale Stables and owned by Patricia Dalton.
Luxury Sky Road Villa, Clifden, Connemara Ireland
Connemara luxury truly describes this stunning self catering villa. Perched high on the infamous Sky Road overlooking Clifden with breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean.
A haven of peace and tranquility. Cleverly designed with floor to ceiling windows, a large terrace & patio equipped for extensive entertaining surrounds the house which takes full advantage of the 360 degree view of the Atlantic Coastline & the Connemara countryside.
Connemara has long been regarded as the real Emerald of Ireland and Clifden is its capital. If you are planning to visit the area why not do it in...Luxury!
This property can best be described as a little bit of heaven perched high on the Sky Road, which is too narrow for heavy traffic and buses. The house offers stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean. It is a mere eight minutes drive from the bustling town of Clifden, which has many restaurants, pubs, craft shops and a wonderful atmosphere. This contemporary residence is constructed to the highest standard, using the best materials and taking full advantage of the breathtaking ocean and mountain views.
Look at our fabulous affordable range of self catering properties in Connemara on connemaralettings.ie or call Yvonne on +353 877758579
The 2011 Connemara Pony Show Clifden, Ireland
RTE clip if 2011 Connemara Pony Show held in Clifden, County Galway
Self Catering in Clifden Connemara Ireland - Coast Guard, Renvyle
This is historic protected property is located on one of the loveliest and most favoured coastlines in the West of Ireland and in a village which is at the heart of the Renvyle peninsula. The coastal scenery about and beyond the Old Coastguard Station is magnificent. Rich in prehistoric remains,the peninsula, which forms the northern shore of Ballynakill Bay, is renowned for its beaches, its game fishing off the coast or fly fishing for trout or salmon in the lakes, walking the beaches or hills and the fabulous simmer sunset.
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Ardagh Hotel Sunset, Clifden, Connemara, Ireland
Ardagh Hotel Sunset, Clifden, Connemara, Ireland
Dublin Horse Show Connemara Pony Stallion Parade RDS 2017
The Registered Connemara Pony Stallion parade was held in the RDS Dublin Horse in August this year. The standard was incredibly high and nearly all the ponies are successful show jumpers and performance ponies. The Connemara Pony is a traditional Irish Bred Pony suitable for all disciplines in show jumping Ashfield Bobby Sparrow was one of the best showjumping ponies in the world during the 1980's and his progeny have been successful to. Connemara ponies have also won at eventing driving and dressage. Connemara Ponies are a hardy type with a good temperament, they are intelligent and brave. There most common colour is Gray, But there is also Chesnuts, Bay/Brown and of course Dun a colour that is almost exclusive to the Connemara Pony but occasionally is found in Irish Draughts.
Ponies participating are
657 Brock Blizzard (CP S2-0387) roan. Breeder E.Kearns Sire Ashfield Romeo Dam Holly Blue by Tasty Pride Owner Aidan Jones
658 Killaleen Boy (CP S1-3250)dun. Breeder Steven O'Beirne Sire Western Boy Dam Truelight Trixie by Moorland Snowy River
661 - Kippure Little Big Chief (CP S3-7803)Grey, Sire Gun Smoke Dam Scarlett Dawn By Ballydonagh Cassanova Breeder Orla & Michael Igoe Owner Deborah McCann
664 Lough Fadda Rudi (CP S1-0407) Grey, Breeder Padraic & Nicola Heanue Sire Cosheen Stormboy Dam Grange Ruby Surf By Grange Bobbing Sparrow Owner Keith Murray
681 Carracanada River (CP S1-4756)Bay Breeder James Byrne Sire Templebready Fear Bui Dam Doorty Lucky Lady by Ross Lobeen Owner Kirsten MacDonagh
686 Agharanny Minstrel (CP S1-3365)Grey Breeder Sean Hynes Sire Castleside JJ Dam Silver Mint By Thunder Bay Owner Noreen O'Connor
646 Tim An Rí (CP S3-9480) Grey Breeder Feichin & Kerry King Sire Glencarrig Lexus Dam Bunowen Castle Queen By The Kid Owner Joan J. Dolan
647 - Cashelbay Prince (CP S0-1187) Grey Breeder Owner Sire I Love You Melody Dam Coosheen Pheasant By Callowfeenish Martin Owner Robert Fallon
601 - Cornarone Hazy Lad (CPS1-1512) Grey Breeder Gerry Griffin Sire Frederiksminde Hazy Match Dam Atlantic Collette By Slisneoir Owner Padraic Gannon
649 Currabawn Mark (CP S1-3454) Dun Breeder Ian Heslin Sire Gwennic de Goariva Dam Currabawn Clare Owner Jenny Lindsay
650 Manor Duke (CP S1 -6298) Grey Breeder Owner Sire Curraghmore Cashel Dam Banks Vanilla by Teglstrup Duke Owner Noel Noonan
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The Quay House Clifden Connemara
This video highlights the spectacular Quay House in Clifden, Connemara, Ireland. Located just outside the town overlooking Clifden harbour, the Quay House offers wonderful themed rooms, gastronomic breakfasts and heartwarming hospitality.
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Contact Julia and Paddy on (00353) 95 21331 or email reservations@thequayhouse.com
Snorkeling in Clifden Bay, Connemara, Ireland.
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Clifden connemara Puissance 2013
Galway - Clifden
Wild Altlantic Way, Ireland
A beautiful route, also because the weather was so nice ...
I highly can recommend the campingsite Clifden Eco Beach Camping at the end of this trip :-)
clifden - Ireland , fishing with John Ryan
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Mavic pro drone footage of the area around clifden, Ireland. Fantastic landscape green fields and blue sea.
Connemara Celtic Crystal Ltd
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Aengus Munnelly: Connemara Celtic Crystal Ltd
Celtic Crystal is a family run business formed in 1972 in Moycullen Co. Galway. The aim of the business was to bring a new and unique design concept to Irish crystal glass manufacturing and the handcrafting of traditional Irish design on ornate Irish crystal. Over forty years on, talented Irish craftspeople continue the tradition of handcutting using the original stone wheel methods. The range of items include giftware, stemware and limited or one of a kind pieces in clear and colour cased crystal. A new range of crystal jewellery has recently been added to the range. There is a visitor centre which is open to visitors all year round.
Blueway Discovery Clifden Connemara Wild Atlantic Way Ireland
Snorkling at Clifden ecoCampsite Clifden Connemara - Dream by the stream & wake up to the sound of the Ocean.
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V92 - 3 Day trip to Clifden, Connemara, Galway in our VWT6 (pt1 of 4pts)
Hi Folks,
We headed to Clifden in Galway Connemara. We had to deal with a lot of rain when the rest of the countryside was basking in sunshine - typical! We had a look around Clifden town; headed to Kylemore Abbey; took a boat trip on Killary Fjord; spent some time on a beautiful beach and then headed to Galway before heading home.
Note: I'm practicing using Final Cut Pro hence some of the colours look strange. This is done deliberately using LUT's - I'm still learning hence to few cock ups...
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ES_The Sky Is A Choir - Polar Nights
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ES_Floating Away - Henrik Neesgaard
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