• Terry And Randy ClarkeIrelandTraveler
    There is a neighborhood in Galway called Terry Land. Had to take a picture.
    Sweeping vistas as we entered the Connemara area.The bens in the distanceThe Giant of Connemara a carving on the roadside.Along with the statue of the giant is this plaque. Love the humour.Getting closer to the bens. The road ran between them so views on both sides.The start of the Sky Road. We followed a dump truck for a bit.More Sky Road1The highest point was really windy and the view was terrific.Top of the Sky Road.The heather was in bloom, this was outside my car window close enough to touch.On our way down, passed walkers, cyclists and oncoming traffic. The blind corners, wow.Getting close to town and the road is widening.ClifdenA well earned pint of Guiness after a long drive.1Fresh local oysters in the town square.1Breakfast room in our B,&B. This was before we were served a full breakfast. So much stuff.The sitting roomFrom the outside it looks like two stories but it's built into a hill so at least 3 sets of stairs.Charity shop across the street. Backpacks a little full so donations welcomed.

    Clifden and Connemara

    Sep 27–28, 2024 in Ireland ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C

    We had to back track a bit to get to our next destination, Clifden. It was all national roads until we took a short detour to drive The Sky Road. Once we were west of Galway, the landscape became so dramatic as we entered the Connemara area. There were miles of peat meadows with majestic mountains or bens in the distance. As we got closer to Clifden, the Twelve Bens took our breath away. It was a nice change to have such beautiful scenery and a wide two lane road at the same time. That changed when we took the Sky Road. The views were amazing, but the road was narrow with blind corners and shear drops. Well worth the white knuckles, though. We arrived in Clifden in the middle of their annual art festival so it was busy and there were some lovely paintings and drawings on display around town. Our B &B was very interesting. It was in an old building that seemed to go on for half the block. The brother and sister who owned it loved their antiques and had quite the collection. However, the bed was comfy, and the breakfast was plentiful and delicious. We wandered the town, visited a few pubs, and heard some great traditional music. Clifden really is a lovely little town.Read more