Tourmakeady Map With magnificent mountainous views on your doorstep and close proximity to the popular fishing lakes of Lough Corrib and Lough Mask, this is an ideal residence or country bolt hole away from the hustle & bustle. Balinrobe is situated in South Mayo and is very central to the folllowing locations 30 minutes drive from Castlebar, Westport, Knock Airport, 45 Minutes drive from Galway, Connemara,35 Minutes from Wild Atlantic Way There are three major lakes,Mask, Corrib, Carra. Love days / trips out like this. Cuddle Fairy is a positive space on the internet where all of my blog posts & videos have a positive slant. And it is in driving from Galway along the N59 after Oughterard that the landscape changes to that which is typical of Connemara – bogs, lakes, mountains and sky. No reproduction without written consent. Lakeshore Self-catering and Angling situated in natural wooded surroundings on the shores of Lough Mask. Such a beautiful drive xx, Loved watching this video and you showed the scenery really well. Lough Carra flows into Lough Mask, which feeds into Lough Corrib through an underground stream which becomes the River Cong. What a gorgeous part of the world. We would like to spend a day exploring Galway (can see from forum there is heaps to see) and then do two days of driving to other areas. So beautiful! They really do form the best memories! These quotes nicely sum up what getting out of the house as a family is all about. Note I wasn’t asked or paid to promote Tourmakeady – it was just a fun family day out. It is possible to drive this route clockwise or anti-clockwise. The rainbow was a beautiful touch! The busy market town of Headford is centred around a crossroads and the N84 turns right at the traffic lights. Glengowla mine closed in 1865 but is now one of Ireland’s most interesting show mines. Mullagh Cottage is traditional-style stone cottage with space for up to six people. Tourmakeady is a popular spot to visit in the summer months for fishing, walks & drives. Panoramic Ireland create personalised photography tours, day trips and workshops for all ages in Galway and throughout Ireland. The lough is a rectangular glacial lake and is approximately 2.5 miles long and 0.5 miles wide. Learn how your comment data is processed. Debbie. You live in such a beautiful place Property Partners Emma Gill are delighted to present to the market this charming 3 bedroom property situated on a scenic site just outside of Clonbur village. If you’d like to learn more about Tourmakeady, check out Discover Mayo & Tourmakeady.com. What a great place! Browse 68 cabins to book online direct from owner in Mayo Memorial Peace Park, Castlebar. #candidcuddles, Looks amazing, I have always wanted to visit Ireland! We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. Situated amidst the serene Lakelands of Galway and Mayo, Cong straddles Lough Mask and Lough Corrib, with a stream connecting the two lakes under the town. Brigit’s Garden was created by Jenny Beale who commissioned local craftspeople to design elements in addition to Reynolds’ landscaping. Árd Aoibhinn Farm is located near Tourmakeady, County Mayo, surrounded by mountains along the western shore of Lough Mask, a very scenic peaceful location where people still seem to have all the time in the world to befriend visitors. After 3 km turn right and the small harbour is your first view of the lake situated alongside impressive ruins. Lough Nafooey is set in a steep-sided valley, surrounded by the rugged Maumturk mountains to the south and Mayo’s Partry mountains to the north. The lake, Lough Mask is huge! Enjoy your visit to my blog x. The music reminded me of PS I Love You #BloggerClubUK, I love the quote about the earth having music for those who listen. The drive starts from Castlebar, leave the town on the N84 for Ballinrobe. Opening Hours: 09:30 – 18:00 daily 16/03 to 28/10. Best not to have the driver looking too hard for the lake at this point! You live in a beautiful part of the world! xx. 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. Hi Becky To be honest I actually quite like it, head space, beautiful English countryside, its so peaceful. Dinner is available in the restaurant and the bar is well known for cocktails. Turn left over the river in the small settlement of Maam, a shop and a pub stand beneath the mountains in this wide valley. This is a classic Irish landscape, the brown and fawn colour spreading out on either side of the road in the flat countryside with evidence of peat cutting, a practice of cutting the bogland (made up of compressed vegetation), stacking and drying it to be burned as a fuel. 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. Property Partners Emma Gill are delighted to present to the market this charming 3 bedroom property situated on a scenic site just outside of Clonbur village. I have never been to Ireland, but its definitely a place we want to visit when we move home to the UK! This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. The cottage is about 20 mins drive from Cong (‘The Quiet Man’ Film and Ashford Castle), and Clonbur for supermarkets, restaurants etc. We are booked into a hotel for 4 nights. This is a unique opportunity to experience fly fishing for wild brown trout on one of the Great Western Lakes. #BloggerClubUK xx, I so agree collecting moments is so much more important!! Europe - Help! The Franciscan Friary of Ross Errily sits on a plain beside the Black River and contains fantastic stone work by mediaeval monks. Find out more at Panoramic Ireland. Defiantly made me want to visit island, thanks for posting. Repeatedly evicted over the next few hundred years the Franciscans returned each time until finally abandoning the friary in 1753. Secure payments, 24/7 support and a Book with Confidence guarantee Secure online payment. #bloggerclubUK, It looks lovely, I’m fortunate to live near the Lake District, so even though I hate having to drive 50 miles to get to work, at least I get a nice scenic commute through the Lakes! They say a picture’s worth 1,000 words, so see beautiful Tourmakeady for yourself in my short video. Even if this twin-arched stone bridge wasn’t associated with John Ford’s The Quiet Man it would still be worth stopping for. Lough Nafooey. (I did initially gasp a bit when I noticed the driving-on-the-left-side-of-the-road bit! Opening Hours: 10:00 – 17:30 daily all year. A loop via Lochinver is signed as a coastal route off the North and West Highlands Route. A still from the film, of John Wayne standing on the bridge is set into the ground here. 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! All content in this article ©Darren McLoughlin and ©scenicdrives.eu. This drive brings you to the lake-studded and wooded district of South Mayo, where at various points on your journey, you will pass by three beautiful lakes, Lough corrib, Lough Carra and Lough Mask. Designed by Elegant Themes | Powered by WordPress. After about 11 km there is a … Click my image to read more about me. #bloggerclubuk, Wow! As well as the underground tour, there is an opportunity to pan for gold and view the seismological equipment on site. A commemoration to 20 people who died on the lake during a boating tragedy in 1828 is situated beside the harbour. 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. Darren McLoughlin is a photographer, tour guide and author. To your left lies Lough Corrib, mostly invisible, there are but brief views; the mountains of Connemara rise above the horizon with only a few trees interrupting the flat landscape. After approximately 16 km turn left for Annaghdown on the L2118. #bloggersclubuk, I’ve never visited Ireland and watching this makes me think I really need to put that right! Originally from NY, I now live in the gorgeous West of Ireland with my family. 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. The season varies but runs from February to the end of September. #BloggerClubUK. This article describes an anti-clockwise journey. At the entrance to the village there is a roundabout, to the right there is a car park and in the busier months it is definitely best to park here and walk into the village a short distance away. This drive takes in Castlebar, Ballintubber Abbey, Ballinrobe, Cong, Clonbur, Tourmakeady and back to Castlebar. I loved the reminder, and the quotes are just spot on. Vacation rentals available for short and long term stay on Vrbo. It is nestled between Lough Mask & the Partry Mountains in County Mayo. Tourmakeady is a small village in the West of Ireland known for its rugged & scenic views. The Lough Conn Drive is a looped drive of approx 102km around majestic Lough Conn. It reminded me of our last holiday back in August in Sardegna, Italy. Christmas Nail Trends - which one is your favourite?? The contrast between the lake & the mountains is breathtaking. For any angling enthusiasts the property is located just off the R300 road that runs along the shore of Lough Mask and just a short drive from the village of Tourmakeady. Required fields are marked *. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. 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. Covering 176 square kilometres with a highly indented shoreline and stretching 44 km northwest from the city of Galway , Lough Corrib is the second largest lake on the island of Ireland and divides the western part … While passing through Cong, you'll no doubt enjoy a visit to the 12th-century abbey in the town centre. There is a coffee shop and the café serves sandwiches, galettes and crepes as well as picnics for eating in the gardens. Do you have a favourite family outing or things to do together out of the house? Thanks for the lovely comment x, Such a beautiful area and I love your quote, collect moments not things. Cuddle Fairy's motto is: There's positivity around every corner. The bustling village of Oughterard is situated on the western side of the lake and calls itself the Gateway to Connemara. There are maps of this route available highlighting all of the main features and eating places along the way I’d love to go back one day and this place looks stunning. close by, the World Cup angling competition is held every year at the August weekend with up to 600 competitors each year, … This former silver and lead mine is located a few miles before Oughterard on the right heading south on the N59. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. 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. Aughnanure is flanked on one side by the river, adding a level of protection and also has two bawns or surrounding walls. Ideal base for touring the West of Ireland. A sign to the left for Ross Errily takes you past Joyce’s supermarket, a good place to stop for provisions if you plan to have a picnic. I have to say though, I think that is the best beer garden view I have ever seen! ... and we had Lough Mask on one side, Lough Corrib on the other, making for some spectacular lake and mountain views. View back down valley – picture The road now climbs towards a high pass with Lackavrea mountain on your left. We headed out for a cruise into the Lough and had great views of the many islands and the multiformed Connemara Mountains. The gardens interlinked and are designed around the four Celtic festivals celebrating each season samhain (November 1st), imbolc (February 1st), bealtaine (May 1st) and lughnasa (August 1st). Perfect for individuals, couples, families and small groups, Panoramic Ireland can meet you at your hotel or anywhere along your journey. I’ve heard there is a beautiful waterfall there & I’d love to see it. This road is straight for several kilometres and will present you with the opportunity to view long distances across bogland to the left and right. Cong, Kylemore and Scenic Drives Croagh Patrick & Doolough Valley - Please help me out with a little more information. After McGaugh’s Garden Centre on the left the true countryside begins. The bridge crosses a navigable river with mooring just 3 km from the most northerly point of Lough Corrib. #BloggerClubUK, Nice work. I’ve commented over on Youtbe too #Candidcuddles, This is just stunning – that derelict church was striking against that scenic backdrop. A real gem in this part of Ireland is found at the peaceful Brigit’s Garden, designed by Chelsea gold medal winner Mary Reynolds. This 0.75 acre site is situated in glorious surroundings with scenic views of Lough Mask. 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. Helpfully some locals have added Clonbur onto road signs to aid navigation. Vacation rentals available for short and long term stay on Vrbo. Your email address will not be published. We were driving for ages & the lake was there the whole time. The Franciscans first came to Ross Errilly in 1351 but the earliest extant sections of the buildings date to the mid fifteenth century. In the Gaeltacht, Clonbur is known as An fhairche and signs are erected with this name while maps will refer to it is Clonbur. Tourmakeady is a small village in the West of Ireland known for its rugged & scenic views. Go for an early morning walk or evening stroll along the many lakeside pathways and enjoy the fresh unpolluted air. RCSL Flyfishing 2009, Lough Mask The RCSL 15th Annual Game Angling Event will be held on Thursday 4th June 2009 at Lough Mask, Ireland, launching from Gortmore Bay, Tourmakeady, Co Mayo. #bloggerclubUK, So beautiful! Thanks for hosting #candidcuddles , Thanks so much Louise! For the first section this is a rather uninspiring road, very busy with traffic and laden with roadside industry for a few miles. this drive looks so beautiful, I drive a lot for work and can sometimes be in the car for 3 hours a day. Keep straight on the N84 if you want to skip this location. • Most Scenic Location overlooking Lough Mask • 7km from Tourmakeady • Site of 0.078 Ha (0.19 Acres) • Total Floor Area 107 sq.m (1,152 sq.ft) • PVC Double Glazed Windows and OFCH • Accessible to Ballinrobe (27km), Westport (34km) and Castlebar (33km) That is a beautiful drive and lovely to see a rainbow along the way too. Fishing is free on Lough Corrib and there are good stocks of brown trout, sea trout and salmon. Parking is available one minute away in a multi-storey car park for €8 for 24hrs. 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. 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. Ireland is at the top of my list of places i want to go! For more information see http://www.brigitsgarden.ie/. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. #CandidCuddles Great post! I remember the torture of those lol x, What a lovely day trip out. 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. Ashford Castle is now a hotel. The A701 is signed off/at the A74 (M) as 'Scenic Drive to Edinburgh '. You are so lucky to love in such an amazing part of the world! 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. 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. A warm bum would certainly make all the difference!! It’s great to know you do this as a family – hopefully we’ll get to do more of it this year too. Comfortable 3 bedroom bungalow in an area of outstanding scenic beauty, close to Lough Corrib and Lough Mask. Love the quotes too – especially the one about collecting moments and not things. Scenic area. The monks were evicted by Henry VIII in 1542 and the buildings fell into a bad state of disrepair until Sir Benjamin Lee Guinness undertook restoration work after buying nearby Ashford Castle in the 1850s. Next time you on drive to tourmakeady take in the village of letterineen, view is breadth taking. #bloggersclubuk, Ha! A Paradise for Wildlife lovers, Artists, Birdwatchers & Anglers but you don’t have to be any of those to stay with us. The 40 room hotel features tastefully decorated rooms and is “One of the best places to stay in Ireland” according to the New York Times. 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. At various points along the drive you’ll spot three beautiful lakes, Lough Corrie, Lough Corrib and Lough Mask. Situated on the Owenriff downstream from Oughterard, Aughnanure is one of the finest tower houses in Ireland. Looks gorgeous. First up, describe the drive. 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. Turn left onto the N59 Galway to Clifden road past the only building of note here – Peacocke’s Hotel. Within a few kilometres the road starts to dip and you are presented with what is probably the most famous view of Lough Corrib; stone walls and green fields drop away from the height you presently find yourself on. It would be easy to spend half a day in lovely Cong. There's a fabulous scenic drive or bike ride which starts from Westport called the Great Western Greenway, which runs to Achill Island overlooking the wild Atlantic Ocean. Would love to see more of that gorgeous architecture too. 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. Stunning location, a wonderful setting, sure to appeal to the romantic. It is indeed fitting to call Lough Corrib an inland sea, for it is said to be named after Oirbsen a name used for Manannan mac Lir, a god of the sea in Irish mythology. It is a popular Gaeltacht area. Because you are in the Gaeltacht, an Irish language speaking area, some road signs will only have the Irish placenames. This is one of the finest examples of medieval ecclesiastical architecture in Ireland. I’ve only been to Ireland once to the Wiklo mountain areas. Posted by Becky, Cuddle Fairy | Jan 19, 2017 | Scenic West of Ireland, Videos | 37 |. Sure beats Minnesota! We like a nice drive too. For more on the crazy narrow roads where I live, check out this post about the roads I drive. The B8035 is signed, northwards at its southern end' as 'Scenic Route to Salen'. Hop in the car with my family & enjoy the drive along the narrow & winding roads of the West of Ireland! This website uses cookies to improve your experience. Beautiful outstanding scenic walk on the doorstep. 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. National ... Local road (i.e. And now with the addition of heated seats in my car I also have a warm bottom! It’s a beautiful spot x. What a beautiful area. It was built sometime around 1800 from nothing but local stone and spans the end of a lake. We will be staying … I still remember our drives fondly as a child – unless they were the 8hr drives to visit family. En route there are plenty of things to do, sights to see and places to eat so read on to discover more. Enjoyed viewing my hometown. The house, built in a traditional manner, offers visitors breathtaking views over the lake and the Partry mountains in a tranquil scenic setting. I’ve never been to Ireland! With magnificent mountainous views on your doorstep and close proximity to the popular fishing lakes of Lough Corrib and Lough Mask, this is an ideal residence or country bolt hole away from the hustle & bustle. SCENIC DRIVE itsatravelfullife.com “Being from Mayo and south Mayo more specifically, I love the South Mayo Scenic Drive. This comfortable family home has amazing views of surrounding countryside. Opening Hours: 10:00 – 18:00 daily 01/03 to 31/10 see www.glengowlamines.ie for more information. That ruined church looks like an interesting place to explore. It is part of the NC500 route. It dates from the 15th century. Glacial lake. Totally agree that people should collect more moments and experiences #BloggerClubUK. My husband & I love bringing the kids off for drives like this so they can see some of the stunning scenery around the West of Ireland. x, That looks beautiful, can’t beat a drive about #bloggerclubuk. Head back to Headford and turn left at the traffic lights, take the R334 signposted for Cong. #BloggerClubUK, Looks stunning. #BloggerClubUK, Wow it looks so beautiful. Be My Bear Party Kit Review – Make Your Own Bear! Now it is time to get into the car and head out of the small city. Three beautiful lakes: Lough Carra, Lough Mask and Lough Corrib. The same figure who gives his name to the Isle of Man, the Irish Sea’s largest island. 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. With regular tours of the 19th century mine workings, the hard life of a miner becomes apparent. Tourmakeady (Tuar Mhic Eadaigh) is a scenic angling district between Lough Mask and the Partry Mountains. It look so beautiful! We do the same now we have a little one. That view from the bridge is beautiful, looks like a stunning place to visit! Locals would have known it as Leam Bridge until recent years. GREAT DRIVE LOUGH MASK: The magnificent views over Lough Mask provide a suitably scenic finish to this year’s journeys, writes BOB MONTGOMERY STRETCHING … Thanks for sharing #BloggerClubUK, Ah Italy is on the top of my list, it’s such a beautiful place. The Joyce Country Mountain and Lake District incorporates the communities of Maam, Corr na Mona, Clonbur, Cloghbrack, Finney, Tourmakeady, Cong, Cross and The Neale. After 11km you can stop at Ballintubber, a picturesque village nestled at the foot of the Partry Mountains. My name is Becky, I'm a wife & mom of 3. Feature windows, a tower and cloisters situated amongst lush green fields grazed by cattle and sheep add to the feeling of calm. My family & I drove through Tourmakeady over the weekend & it was so beautiful that I decided to start videoing so you could enjoy the scenery too. Árd Aoibhinn Farm is found in a scenic and peaceful place near Tourmakeady, County Mayo and conveniently located along the shores of Lough Mask. The next settlement you arrive at is Maam Cross. Hi, I'm Becky, creator & author at Cuddle Fairy. I’m hoping to get back to Tourmakeady someday, for a walk next time. Head north on the N84 Headford Road signposted for the towns of Headford and Castlebar following the eastern side of the lake. It is nestled between Lough Mask & the Partry Mountains in County Mayo. Very soon the countryside begins to show its beauty. 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. Mullagh Cottage is traditional-style stone cottage with space for up to six people. Lough Mask and Lough Corrib are all within easy reach. The fishing hut pictured had a fireplace and chimney and using a hole in floor the monks could sit and fish here in comfort year round. In the small but pretty village of Clonbur follow the road around to the left for Cornamona and Maam. #CandidCuddles, How lovely. Family trip needed , Collect moments not things! Thank you. The House Hotel in Galway City is a small hotel located in the centre in an area known as the Latin Quarter, just a minute’s walk from Spanish Arch and Quay Street. Derroura woods has over 16 km of trails, mostly singletrack with some north shore and great views of Connemara’s mountains and Lough Corrib. Travel, days out or even just going for walks near your house can all be great learning for kids & parents alike. Descending from the height of the pass, the wide open plain of Connemara lies before you. Your email address will not be published. Covering 176 square kilometres with a highly indented shoreline and stretching 44 km northwest from the city of Galway , Lough Corrib is the second largest lake on the island of Ireland and divides the western part of County Galway known as Connemara from the rest of Ireland. If the video didn’t appear, watch it directly on YouTube by clicking here. 24/7 Customer Service. Mother Nature does a good job #candidcuddles, Looks stunning. In this part of Ireland there was little other employment and the land was not as productive as the fields east of Lough Corrib, the mine provided at least some opportunity to earn a wage. For cocktails like a stunning place to visit when we move home the... 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