Location: County Galway in Ireland
Nearest Airport:
Shannon at 160
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Nearest Ferry:
Dublin at 300
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Nearest Train:
Galway at 61
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Nearest Beach:
beach at 2.0
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Car: necessary
Renvyle (Rinn Mhaoile meaning narrow peninsula) lies in wild unspoilt north west Connemara. The peninsula is about 10 miles long and boasts spectacular views over the ocean, into the Twelve Bens mountains and has wonderful sandy beaches. It is the ideal location for an active break or for a chilled out lazy holiday. Within easy driving distance, there is a golf course, walks and climbs, a diving centre, trips to islands, pony trekking, Connemara National Park, Kylemore Abbey & Gardens, Renvyle House Hotel, and attractive restaurants and pubs. The town of Clifden, 10 miles away, offers a range of facilities and amenities. The area hosts a number of festivals throughout the year including the famous Clifden Arts Week (mid-September); Bog Week (May); Sea Week (October); Clifden Pony Show (August). The village of Tullycross has a hotel, a church with Harry Clarke stained glass windows, 2 pubs with regular music sessions, a shop and a row of thatched holiday cottages.