Your email address will not be published. Answer 1 of 7: We arrive in Galway on 11 October after driving from Dublin. Árd Aoibhinn Farm is found in a scenic and peaceful place near Tourmakeady, County Mayo and conveniently located along the shores of Lough Mask. Dinner is available in the restaurant and the bar is well known for cocktails. The lake, Lough Mask is huge! National ... Local road (i.e. Tourmakeady is a small village in the West of Ireland known for its rugged & scenic views. Rory O’Connor, the last high king of Ireland lived in Cong Abbey for 15 years until his death in 1186 and there is a stone carving of him over a doorway on the bridge by the monks’ fishing hut. Click my image to read more about me. Debbie. I love that. This drive takes in Castlebar, Ballintubber Abbey, Ballinrobe, Cong, Clonbur, Tourmakeady and back to Castlebar. Aside from the places mentioned in the guide there are lots of options for things to do around Lough Corrib. Mother Nature does a good job #candidcuddles, Looks stunning. Even if this twin-arched stone bridge wasn’t associated with John Ford’s The Quiet Man it would still be worth stopping for. The Scenic Drive will remain open to private vehicles and commercial shuttles through Dec. 24, when it will close for shuttle operation until Jan. 2, 2021. And now with the addition of heated seats in my car I also have a warm bottom! Fine Historic Two Storey Traditional Irish Farmhouse, located in an area of outstanding scenic beauty with wonderful views of lake and mountains and extensive lakeshore onto Lough Mask. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. The B8035 is signed, northwards at its southern end' as 'Scenic Route to Salen'. Required fields are marked *. Your email address will not be published. Now it is time to get into the car and head out of the small city. It is a popular Gaeltacht area. Mullagh Cottage is traditional-style stone cottage with space for up to six people. Lough Mask (Irish: Loch Measca) is a limestone lake of about 83 km 2 (32 sq mi) in Counties Galway and Mayo, Ireland, north of Lough Corrib.Lough Mask is the middle of the three lakes, which empty into the Corrib River, through Galway, into Galway Bay. Situated a few miles from Oughterard in Rosscahill it is signposted to the left off the N59 heading towards Galway; on arrival you will find a treasure trove of landscaped gardens set amidst natural features including native woodland and marshland. #bloggerclubUK, So beautiful! Opening Hours: 09:30 – 18:00 daily 16/03 to 28/10. Love the quotes too – especially the one about collecting moments and not things. Would love to see more of that gorgeous architecture too. Tourmakeady is a popular spot to visit in the summer months for fishing, walks & drives. Mountain bikes can be hired from West Side Cycles in Galway and includes a free bike rack to put on your rental car to take the bikes out and back to the trail. Opening Hours: 10:00 – 18:00 daily 01/03 to 31/10 see www.glengowlamines.ie for more information. They say a picture’s worth 1,000 words, so see beautiful Tourmakeady for yourself in my short video. Oughterard, like Headford on the other side of the lake, is a popular base for angling and is situated on the small but pretty Owenriff river. Glacial lake. Get Cuddle Fairy's latest posts straight to your inbox. Secure payments, 24/7 support and a Book with Confidence guarantee ... and we had Lough Mask on one side, Lough Corrib on the other, making for some spectacular lake and mountain views. I love to connect with my readers - leave me a comment below or send me a note on social media! Designed by Elegant Themes | Powered by WordPress. Ideal base for touring the West of Ireland. After 3 km turn right and the small harbour is your first view of the lake situated alongside impressive ruins. Repeatedly evicted over the next few hundred years the Franciscans returned each time until finally abandoning the friary in 1753. Property Partners Emma Gill are proud to bring to market this half acre elevated site overlooking Lough Mask in the scenic setting of Tourmakeady in Mayo. This former silver and lead mine is located a few miles before Oughterard on the right heading south on the N59. Head north on the N84 Headford Road signposted for the towns of Headford and Castlebar following the eastern side of the lake. x, That looks beautiful, can’t beat a drive about #bloggerclubuk. The music reminded me of PS I Love You #BloggerClubUK, I love the quote about the earth having music for those who listen. It dates from the 15th century. We used to go for Sunday drives when we were little. Helpfully some locals have added Clonbur onto road signs to aid navigation. Inhabited by Augustinians on the site of a 7th century church, most of the buildings including the doorways date from the late 12th century. For more scenery from the West of Ireland, join the kids, Mia our sheep-dog & I on our adventure to the top of the big hill. In the distance mountains begin to rise towards the right and the shimmering lake with a multitude of wooded islands lets you know that this is a view worth stopping to admire. I loved the reminder, and the quotes are just spot on. xx. The Joyce Country Mountain and Lake District incorporates the communities of Maam, Corr na Mona, Clonbur, Cloghbrack, Finney, Tourmakeady, Cong, Cross and The Neale. Thanks for stopping by & have a great day. There is a coffee shop and the café serves sandwiches, galettes and crepes as well as picnics for eating in the gardens. This is one of the finest examples of medieval ecclesiastical architecture in Ireland. Brigit’s Garden was created by Jenny Beale who commissioned local craftspeople to design elements in addition to Reynolds’ landscaping. I’ve always wanted to visit the West of Ireland, if you keep on showing me all these lovely places don’t be surprised if I rock up on your doorstep one day! Enjoyed viewing my hometown. Mullagh Cottage is traditional-style stone cottage with space for up to six people. It reminded me of our last holiday back in August in Sardegna, Italy. The A701 is signed off/at the A74 (M) as 'Scenic Drive to Edinburgh '. While passing through Cong, you'll no doubt enjoy a visit to the 12th-century abbey in the town centre. View back down valley – picture The road now climbs towards a high pass with Lackavrea mountain on your left. The ruins of Cong Abbey are the real star attraction in the village. At various points along the drive you’ll spot three beautiful lakes, Lough Corrie, Lough Corrib and Lough Mask. SCENIC DRIVE itsatravelfullife.com “Being from Mayo and south Mayo more specifically, I love the South Mayo Scenic Drive. One of Ireland’s great scenic drives, the Lough Corrib drive in County Galway is a circuit of an inland sea with ever-changing scenery, ruins, castles, sheep-lined roads and plenty of places to visit. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Glengowla mine closed in 1865 but is now one of Ireland’s most interesting show mines. Thats become my new mission statement since accepting I am returning to work. The lough is a rectangular glacial lake and is approximately 2.5 miles long and 0.5 miles wide. Takes some getting used to, I suppose.) With regular tours of the 19th century mine workings, the hard life of a miner becomes apparent. #BloggerClubUK, Nice work. The rainbow was a beautiful touch! All content in this article ©Darren McLoughlin and ©scenicdrives.eu. It is an area of great scenic beauty with rivers, mountains and valleys lying between Lough Corrib and Lough Mask, adjoining Connemara and Iar Chonnacht. Stunning location, a wonderful setting, sure to appeal to the romantic. This article describes an anti-clockwise journey. I’ve never been to Ireland! Head back to Headford and turn left at the traffic lights, take the R334 signposted for Cong. The route begins and finishes in Galway providing a perfect circular drive along both shores of Lough Corrib that is great for a day’s adventure. I’ve commented over on Youtbe too #Candidcuddles, This is just stunning – that derelict church was striking against that scenic backdrop. Cuddle Fairy is a positive space on the internet where all of my blog posts & videos have a positive slant. Hi, I'm Becky, creator & author at Cuddle Fairy. We will be staying … For the first section this is a rather uninspiring road, very busy with traffic and laden with roadside industry for a few miles. In the small but pretty village of Clonbur follow the road around to the left for Cornamona and Maam. #bloggerclubuk, What a stunning drive the lake, the river, the pub the abandoned church I too would love a drive round that area #bloggerclubuk, Just amazing, I loves seeing your part of the world! The bridge crosses a navigable river with mooring just 3 km from the most northerly point of Lough Corrib. Find out more at Panoramic Ireland. We are lucky that we live in a really picturesque part of the country and I love nothing more on a weekend than getting out and exploring it with the kids. The busy market town of Headford is centred around a crossroads and the N84 turns right at the traffic lights. The same figure who gives his name to the Isle of Man, the Irish Sea’s largest island. It is part of the NC500 route. Love days / trips out like this. The property encompasses a little over three acres, with excellent lake frontage. I’ve only been to Ireland once to the Wiklo mountain areas. No spam! That ruined church looks like an interesting place to explore. The Franciscan Friary of Ross Errily sits on a plain beside the Black River and contains fantastic stone work by mediaeval monks. Do you have a favourite family outing or things to do together out of the house? To be honest I actually quite like it, head space, beautiful English countryside, its so peaceful. I remember the torture of those lol x, What a lovely day trip out. You live in a beautiful part of the world! Quite unlike anywhere else in Ireland the village sits on an island on a narrow isthmus, surrounded by the water that flows between Lough Corrib and Lough Mask though the porous limestone rock of the region. You sometimes forget what is right on your doorstep and like you and your family we love going out to explore what’s near to us. They really do form the best memories! Not far off this road lies Moytura House, the childhood home of Oscar Wilde whose father William studied and wrote at length about Lough Corrib. Connemara National Park & Visitor Centre: Drive around Lough Mask and Lough Corrib - See 3,814 traveler reviews, 2,319 candid photos, and great deals for Galway, Ireland, at Tripadvisor. A real gem in this part of Ireland is found at the peaceful Brigit’s Garden, designed by Chelsea gold medal winner Mary Reynolds. For more information on fishing on Lough Corrib see here. Entry price varies by season. Welcome to Cuddle Fairy where there's positivity around every corner! Such a beautiful drive xx, Loved watching this video and you showed the scenery really well. Feature windows, a tower and cloisters situated amongst lush green fields grazed by cattle and sheep add to the feeling of calm. The bustling village of Oughterard is situated on the western side of the lake and calls itself the Gateway to Connemara. If the video didn’t appear, watch it directly on YouTube by clicking here. These are the vestiges of a church, cathedral and abbey, with some fine stone carving dating from the 12th century and later. You live in such a beautiful place Beautiful outstanding scenic walk on the doorstep. The next settlement you arrive at is Maam Cross. We did the around the coast daily – it was so beautiful, especially at sunset. An Irish language college was established here early in the century. For more on the crazy narrow roads where I live, check out this post about the roads I drive. Head out of Headford on this local road for 1.5 km where a small lane to the right takes you to what are possibly the most impressive monastic ruins in Ireland. The Lough Conn Drive is a looped drive of approx 102km around majestic Lough Conn. What a gorgeous part of the world. As well as the underground tour, there is an opportunity to pan for gold and view the seismological equipment on site. One of the teachers at the college was Sinead Flanagan, and one of her pupils Eamon de valera, whom she married in 1910. Secure online payment. An aside – Before the village there is an impressive large gateway and often a nice man who will charge a fee to visit the estate grounds of Ashford Castle, with remnants from the mid twelfth century the castle has been enlarged and modified over the centuries, most notably by Arthur E. Guinness known as Lord Ardilaun, great-grandson of the Arthur Guinness who in 1759 founded the world’s most famous brewery bearing his name. #candidcuddles, Looks amazing, I have always wanted to visit Ireland! Cuddle Fairy's motto is: There's positivity around every corner. For more information see http://www.brigitsgarden.ie/. 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