Kate's Guidebook
Fishing with a Gilly
For those of you who would like to fish two of the best fishing lakes in Ireland are easily accessible (0.5 miles) from Clonbur. Lough Mask (Trout & Coarse Fish) and Lough Corrib (Salmon, Trout & Coarse Fishing). A local experienced Gilly, Declan Gibbons is available to organise fishing trips on either lake. His contact number is +353 87916 0313 and email is masktrouthunter@gmail.com. Tight lines !
Poliska House
Sightseeing
This is an easy to moderate hike up Mount Gable with beautiful views of Lough Mask and Lough Corrib, as well as large parts of Connemara. There is a car park at the foot of the mountain. You can also make the walk longer by starting from Clonbur village and the house itself - the foot of the mountain is 3.4kms from the house. The hike up to the top of the mountain itself is about 30 minutes.
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Mount Gable Car Park
This is an easy to moderate hike up Mount Gable with beautiful views of Lough Mask and Lough Corrib, as well as large parts of Connemara. There is a car park at the foot of the mountain. You can also make the walk longer by starting from Clonbur village and the house itself - the foot of the mountain is 3.4kms from the house. The hike up to the top of the mountain itself is about 30 minutes.
Clonbur woods were lands which were formally part of the Ashford Castle Estate which were owned by the Guinness family until 1939. The existing forest roads provide a very pleasant walk through Clonbur Wood. Traversing mixed woodlands, with both native and exotic species, it skirts along the south edge of Lough Mask providing a panoramic view of the lake and its islands. There are a number of trails and starting points around the village, which I can advise you on when you visit.
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Clonbur Wood Car Park
Clonbur woods were lands which were formally part of the Ashford Castle Estate which were owned by the Guinness family until 1939. The existing forest roads provide a very pleasant walk through Clonbur Wood. Traversing mixed woodlands, with both native and exotic species, it skirts along the south edge of Lough Mask providing a panoramic view of the lake and its islands. There are a number of trails and starting points around the village, which I can advise you on when you visit.
Ashford Castle & estate is world famous with beautiful grounds. It is definitely worth paying the entry fee to the grounds to be able to walk around to see for yourself. You can also book in activities - horse riding, falconry and other outdoor activities. You can book afternoon tea in the castle itself as well as into the restaurant ‘Cullens at the Cottage’. It is a good idea to book all in advance as they book up quickly.
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Ashford Castle
Ashford Castle DriveAshford Castle & estate is world famous with beautiful grounds. It is definitely worth paying the entry fee to the grounds to be able to walk around to see for yourself. You can also book in activities - horse riding, falconry and other outdoor activities. You can book afternoon tea in the castle itself as well as into the restaurant ‘Cullens at the Cottage’. It is a good idea to book all in advance as they book up quickly.
Corrib Cruises are a great way to see Lough Corrib and to learn about its history, especially if the weather is good.
You can visit their website if you search Corrib Cruises, Cong , Co.Mayo. It is advised to book in advance.
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Corrib Cruises
1 Pier RoadCorrib Cruises are a great way to see Lough Corrib and to learn about its history, especially if the weather is good.
You can visit their website if you search Corrib Cruises, Cong , Co.Mayo. It is advised to book in advance.
You can do many exciting outdoor activities here, such as kayaking and canoeing on the lake, hill walking, caving and lots of others. It is a 30 minute walk from the house or a 5 minute drive. Their website is www.petersburg.ie
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Petersburg Outdoor Education Centre
You can do many exciting outdoor activities here, such as kayaking and canoeing on the lake, hill walking, caving and lots of others. It is a 30 minute walk from the house or a 5 minute drive. Their website is www.petersburg.ie
Big Island, Clonbur Woods
Another beautiful woodland walk to explore by the lake.
Amazing untouched Connemara beach on the Atlantic Ocean. The drive to it is through stunning scenery.
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Glassilaun Beach
Amazing untouched Connemara beach on the Atlantic Ocean. The drive to it is through stunning scenery.
Clifden is a large town in Connemara right on the Atlantic Ocean, and is informally known as the “capital of Connemara”. There are a number of lovely shops, art galleries, restaurants, bars and cafes. The drive from the house to Clifden is just under 1 hour and takes you through beautiful scenery.
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Clifden
Clifden is a large town in Connemara right on the Atlantic Ocean, and is informally known as the “capital of Connemara”. There are a number of lovely shops, art galleries, restaurants, bars and cafes. The drive from the house to Clifden is just under 1 hour and takes you through beautiful scenery.
Inisbofin is a small island off the coast of Connemara. It has about 180 inhabitants. It is a special area of conservation and protection, with wonderful scenery - including walking loops and beaches. You can get the boat there from Cleggan Pier, northwest of Clifden. It is advisable to book the boat in advance at www.inishbofinferry.ie. You can get an early boat to the island and then an evening boat back.
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Inishbofin
Inisbofin is a small island off the coast of Connemara. It has about 180 inhabitants. It is a special area of conservation and protection, with wonderful scenery - including walking loops and beaches. You can get the boat there from Cleggan Pier, northwest of Clifden. It is advisable to book the boat in advance at www.inishbofinferry.ie. You can get an early boat to the island and then an evening boat back.
The remains of Cong Abbey. You can also walk on into the beautiful woodland, part of the Ashford Castle estate. It is a really beautiful setting with lots of history.
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Kraljevski samostan Cong
Abbey StreetThe remains of Cong Abbey. You can also walk on into the beautiful woodland, part of the Ashford Castle estate. It is a really beautiful setting with lots of history.
The starting point for White Island woodland walk is beside Rosshill cemetery. You will see a sign for the woods just outside the side entrance/exit to the cemetery - to the left of the old remains of a church. White Island is a really beautiful walk with stunning views.
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The starting point for White Island woodland walk is beside Rosshill cemetery. You will see a sign for the woods just outside the side entrance/exit to the cemetery - to the left of the old remains of a church. White Island is a really beautiful walk with stunning views.
Neighbourhoods
Cong village is less than a 10 minute drive from the house. There is also a woodland walking route to Cong from Clonbur woods which I would definitely recommend for those who enjoy walking. Cong is famous for Ashford Castle and the John Wayne movie “the Quiet Man”. It is a quaint and picturesque village with many cafes and pubs and some small shops. It also has the remains of a monastery and is surrounded by woodland walks.
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Cong
Cong village is less than a 10 minute drive from the house. There is also a woodland walking route to Cong from Clonbur woods which I would definitely recommend for those who enjoy walking. Cong is famous for Ashford Castle and the John Wayne movie “the Quiet Man”. It is a quaint and picturesque village with many cafes and pubs and some small shops. It also has the remains of a monastery and is surrounded by woodland walks.
Clonbur village is where the house is located. It is a quaint Connemara village with a great community spirit. There is a large supermarket, post office, and bakery, as well as three pubs and two restaurants. There are also a number of walks in the area, including woodland, mountain and old paths.
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Clonbur
Clonbur village is where the house is located. It is a quaint Connemara village with a great community spirit. There is a large supermarket, post office, and bakery, as well as three pubs and two restaurants. There are also a number of walks in the area, including woodland, mountain and old paths.
Leenaun, or Leenane, is a village located in a stunning Connemara setting and on the beautiful Killary Atlantic harbour and fjord. It also has lovely food spots including the Purple Cafe and the food truck “Misunderstood Heron” which is outside the village. It is about 30 minutes drive from the house. The drive takes you through amazing scenery so it is well worth it.
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Leenaun
Leenaun, or Leenane, is a village located in a stunning Connemara setting and on the beautiful Killary Atlantic harbour and fjord. It also has lovely food spots including the Purple Cafe and the food truck “Misunderstood Heron” which is outside the village. It is about 30 minutes drive from the house. The drive takes you through amazing scenery so it is well worth it.
Lynch's Centra
Church StreetThis is your local supermarket. It is well stocked and has a butchery and deli.
Food scene
This is a great bakery in Clonbur village. They make amazing traditional Irish breads and sourdough, as well as sandwiches, pastries and desserts. They also do great coffee. They are only a minute walk away from the house. Get there early as they sell out quickly!
Joyce Country Bakery
This is a great bakery in Clonbur village. They make amazing traditional Irish breads and sourdough, as well as sandwiches, pastries and desserts. They also do great coffee. They are only a minute walk away from the house. Get there early as they sell out quickly!
Burkes is a traditional Irish pub and restaurant in Clonbur Village that is only a few footsteps away from the house.
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John J. Burke's Bar & Restaurant , Tí Bhúrca, Clonbur. Co Galway
Burkes is a traditional Irish pub and restaurant in Clonbur Village that is only a few footsteps away from the house.
Fairhill House is a traditional Irish country Hotel with Bar & Restaurant in Clonbur village, also only a few steps from the house
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Fairhill House Hotel
Fairhill House is a traditional Irish country Hotel with Bar & Restaurant in Clonbur village, also only a few steps from the house
Mc Hughs of Cong
Abbey StreetGreat place for a sandwich when exploring Cong village. You can sit in or takeaway.
This is a food truck which does amazing food in the beautiful Connemara outdoors, just outside of Leenane village. Best to go on a dry day as you will be eating outside. Also, expect it to be busy as it is a very popular spot. It is definitely worth the wait though.
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Misunderstood Heron
This is a food truck which does amazing food in the beautiful Connemara outdoors, just outside of Leenane village. Best to go on a dry day as you will be eating outside. Also, expect it to be busy as it is a very popular spot. It is definitely worth the wait though.
Lydons Lodge Hotel
Circular RoadA nice place for a casual dinner.
A nice place for a casual dinner. It was also famous for starring in the movie “The Quiet Man” starring John Wayne.
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Pat Cohan's Gastro Pub - The Quiet Man Bar
Main StreetA nice place for a casual dinner. It was also famous for starring in the movie “The Quiet Man” starring John Wayne.
Puddleducks Café
Main StreetThis is a causal cafe that does nice breakfast and lunches.