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Private tour in Galway Colleen J
Castles of Connemara Full-Day Tour
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I have been sharing my love for Ireland through tourism for over 20 years. A native of Connemara, my family has been part of the tourism world for centuries. I was fortunate to attend the famous Kylemore Abbey School, and I still remember standing on the bridge overlooking the abbey as a student, quietly promising myself that one day I would return—this time as a guide—bringing visitors to Kylemore Abbey and other breathtaking corners of Ireland. That dream led me to study Tourism and later Eco-Tourism, driven by a deep desire to protect and preserve our stunning landscapes for future generations. A remarkable sister at Kylemore Abbey once encouraged me to follow my dreams, and today, there is nothing I love more than unveiling Ireland’s hidden treasures to my guests. All our tours are taken in the comfort of a 7-seater luxury vehicle, ensuring a personal, relaxed, and immersive experience as we explore together. Qualifications: National Approved Tour Guide Eco-Tourism Specialist Tourism Skills Certified
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Explore the majestic castles of Connemara such as Aughnanure, Kylemore and Clifden
Overview of your Galway tour
After leaving Galway our first, visit Aughnanure Castle, a particularly well-preserved example of an Irish tower house. Find the remains a watch tower, an unusual double bawn and bastions and dry harbour. Continue with stops at Oughterard, the Quiet Man Bridge and the legendary Connemara Giant and on through the beautiful Inagh Valley. The next castle stop is Kylemore Abbey, now a Benedictine monastery. The next few hours are up to you to explore this romantic abbey, its Victorian walled gardens and Gothic church. as former student you will get all the inside stories, and why this place is so special introduce me to tourism. After the break, we to the capital of Connemara, the colourful market town of Clifden. En route (weather permitting), join the famous Sky Road viewing the ruins of Clifden castle and taking in the panoramic views. Finally, our return journey pass green fields marked by dry stone walls, and see sheep, Connemara ponies and blanket bogs, hills and connemara pon
Your Galway tour itinerary
Aughnanure Castle 45 mins stop Kylemore Abbey and Victoria Gardens 3 hour stop Clifden 1 hour stop Sky Road (weather premitted) 15 mins photo stop Inagh Valley 15 mins photo stop Ballyahinch Castle 30/45 mins stop Turf Cutting Bogs 15 mins photo stop Mountain Ranges Lakes Quiet Man Bridge 15 /30 mins photo stop
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Type: Private Transportation / Category: Minibus
This tour is guided and driven by Colleen, this is only 7 seats
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Galway, County Galway, Ireland
Galway city hotel, this is not a shore excursion
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