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Champion Accordionist John Gerard Walsh
Jigs, Reels, Hornpipes and slow Airs.
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The Matchmaker – DVD
Janeane Garofalo gives another witty, engaging performance in The Matchmaker on DVD. As Marcy Tizard, she lands in a remote Irish town during its annual matchmaking festival. Men are at every corner, but love is nowhere in sight. Until she meets a man even more cynical the herself. enjoy the wit and quirky romance of a romantic comedy for the unromantic.
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Sean Thorton (John Wayne) is a retired American boxer trying to put the tragedy of accidently killing an oppenent behind him. Returning to the Irish town of hisbirth, He finds Happiness when he falls in love with the fiery Mary Kate (Maureen O’ Hara).
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A beautifully designed self-publication by Documentary Photographer Lorraine Tuck. This bespoke hardback edition is a set of photographs that follows the path of the old Galway – Clifden Railway Line.
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Here is a selection of popular Irish May flies.
As the name suggest they hatch in May. They are fished along the top of the water to mimic the mayfly. The hackles of the fly copy insect leg movements on the water. Trout go into a feeding frenzy when they appear and many a specimen has been caught. No hard or fast rules apply when retrieving.
The Flies which are not pictured are Yellow Drake: Mayfly Goshling: Mayfly Silhouette: French Partridge: Mayfly Par
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Tristan & Isolde is a 2006 romantic drama film based on the medieval romantic legend of Tristan and isolde. It was produced by Ridley Scott (who had been working on an adaptation since the mid-seventies) and Tony Scott, directed by Kevin Reynolds and stars James Franco and Sophia Myles, with an original music score composed by Anne Dudley. Filmed all around Connemara..
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Michael Joyce hand makes these traditional baskets from willow in Kingstown Clifden, and has many a story to tell.
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A wide range of 100% Pure New Wool Socks, produced in Connemara by a small family run business called Stócaí Cniotáil Conamara Teo based in Cornamona
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“This is Connemara” by Michael Delahunty. Now living in Clifden, Michael is a landscape photographer his book “This is Wicklow” was published in 2014. This new book “This is Connemara” draws on more than 6 years of photographs taken during his many visits here.
Testimonials
“Rented normal bikes here and did the Sky road loop and erisslannan loop. Bikes are in good condition here. The owner provided good Information about the bikes and cycle loops that can be done. Would highly recommend this to cycling enthusiasts visiting Clifden. Sky road loop is a must do. Wonderful views.”
Visited April 2015
KannanVenkat – Galway, […]
Très sympa même en hiver. de belles balades à faire autour de clifden. Il y a même une piste cyclable pour rouler en toute tranquillité. Accueil tres chalereux et plein d explication sur les différents parcours. Je recommande vivement
Google Translation “Great ride” – “Very nice even in winter. lovely walks to do around Clifden . […]
We rented the electric pedal assist bikes for the afternoon to bike Sky Road. We had a great time seeing the amazing views along the way.
March 2015 -Travelwear via Tripadvisor
“Regular visit to this shop for the wool socks for my father and gifts for friends back home in the UK … Lovely bright and cheerful front to the shop so you can’t miss it while walking around clifden .
The shop supports local crafts and the staff are very friendly and welcoming ..
I love popping […]
“Nous avons pris 2 vélos électriques pour une petite balade autour de Clifden. Malgré notre anglais moyen, nous avons reçu de très bonnes explications et un accueil très agréable. Il a même prit la peine de répondre nos questions et nous a conseillé sur notre itinéraire. Balade très agréable.”
We took 2 electric bikes for a […]
“Très bonne expérience”Tripadvisor
