Connemara
Clifden Galway
Mountains, Landscapes, Wildlife.
Clifden County Galway Ireland
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West Of Ireland
5 Facts Before Touring Connemara National Park
- The Twelve Bens: Several peaks within the park (Benbaun, Bencullagh, Benbrack and Muckanaght) belong to the famous Twelve Bens (Beanna Beola) mountain range, offering challenging climbs and incredible views.
- A Gaeltacht Region: Connemara is one of Ireland’s most significant Irish-speaking areas (Gaeltacht), preserving the Irish language amidst its landscape.
- Home of the Connemara Pony: The park is a natural habitat for the unique, hardy Connemara Pony, a distinctive Irish breed known for its strength and gentle nature, which you’ll often see grazing.
- Ancient History & Kylemore Abbey: The land has deep history, featuring 4,000-year-old megalithic tombs and ancient graveyards, with much of the park once part of the Kylemore Abbey estate.
- Diverse Habitats & Free Entry: It boasts mountains, blanket bogs, heaths, grasslands, and woodlands, with free admission to its trails and visitor centre.
The “Capital of Connemara, a savage beauty”
Connemara Pony
Diamond Hill Walking Trails
Kylemore Abbey
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