Heritage1.5-2 hours
Dan O'Hara's Homestead & Connemara Heritage Centre
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About
A heritage and history centre on the N59 around 7km east of Clifden, telling the story of Connemara through a museum, an audiovisual presentation, the restored famine-era cottage of Dan O'Hara, and reconstructed ancient dwellings, with a hilltop walk over the farm. It is run by a local family and is a good wet-weather option that puts the wider Connemara landscape into context. Opening is seasonal, so check before you travel.
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Highlights
- ✓Dan O'Hara's restored famine-era cottage
- ✓Reconstructed ancient Connemara dwellings
- ✓A museum and audiovisual on the region's history
- ✓A hilltop farm walk with Connemara views
Tips
- →Opening is seasonal, roughly spring to autumn, so check the website or phone before travelling.
- →It is around seven kilometres east of Clifden on the N59 toward Galway.
Best Season
SpringSummerAutumn
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