Alan Gaillard Ceramics and Irish Pottery in Clifden, Ireland, operates a ceramics and pottery studio from an eco-friendly studio, and 75% of all energy that is used in the studio, workshop and home is generated with a wind turbine. All tableware created in our studio are microwave, dishwasher and oven proof, and glazes, created by using all natural raw materials, include copper red, dolomite, iron and an occasional splash of cobalt blue. In 2013 the spectacular and classic Japanese tenmoku and Japanese style green celadon glaze was used, and after several years of test firing, Alan Gaillard Ceramics and Irish Pottery introduced a new and delightful glaze that is a beautiful copper red splash.READ MORE

Sea Mist House Bed and Breakfast in Clifden, Ireland, is set in a historical Georgian country house that was built in 1825, and this delightful bed and breakfast is conveniently located close to many local attractions in the area. Guest rooms at our bed and breakfast are spacious, comfortable, elegantly decorated and fitted with many excellent amenities. Breakfasts are a real treat for guests and include homemade pancakes and a full Irish breakfast with garden fresh herbs, tomatoes, vegetables, farm fresh eggs and more to provide guests with a perfect start to fun filled days. Sea Mist House Bed and Breakfast offers two comfortable sitting rooms with fireplace where guests can relax and unwind at the end of a memorable day out.READ MORE

Clifden Bay Hostel in Clifden, Ireland, offers comfortable, budget accommodation in their small, welcoming hostel with decent size, clean rooms and friendly, helpful staff. A convenient, central location makes our hostel the perfect base to return to after fun days spent exploring the beautiful Connemara area, and our comfortable balconies, with stunning views of Clifden bay, are ideal for relaxing at the end of busy days. Visitors who enjoy cycling will appreciate our excellent bike hire service. Clifden Bay Hostel is a hive of activity in the evenings as people come far and wide to listen to live entertainment, enjoy traditional Irish cuisine in our restaurant, or sit in the bar with a welcome drink.READ MORE

Connemara Heritage and History Center in Clifden, Ireland, is a unique and interesting heritage and history center located on a family working farm that promotes tourism by offering informative guided tours as well as self guided tours that highlight the hardships of life in the 19th century. Our heritage and history center focuses on the restored cottage of Dan O'Hara, a legend whose story is immortalized in the ballad Dan O'Hara. Entertaining guided tours at Connemara Heritage and History Center include farm activity demonstrations, and after visiting our craft shop stocked with gifts, jewellery and many other items, visitors can enjoy relaxing lunches, tea, coffee, cakes and many other refreshments in our restaurant.READ MORE

The Ardagh Hotel and Restaurant in Clifden, Ireland, is a family owned boutique hotel of long standing, and with its stunning location right on the edge of Ardbear Bay, offers guests a choice of 20 guest rooms, each beautifully furnished to reflect a unique charm and ambiance. Guest rooms at our hotel are equipped with complimentary toiletries, luxury towels and linen, tea/coffee facilities, television and more. Our hotel also features a snooker room, comfortable lounges, and a well stocked bar. Ardagh Restaurant onsite at The Ardagh Hotel and Restaurant is an award winning restaurant that serves the finest seafood as well local meat and home grown vegetables together with a fine wine that will perfectly complement a delicious meal.READ MORE

The Whitethorn Gallery in Clifden, Ireland, is an interesting art gallery that displays and exhibits an extensive collection of art work created by not only many a local artist, but also national and international artists. Anne Merrins, the gallery director at our gallery ensures that all tastes in art, from eclectic to contemporary, are exhibited and displayed to enhance their creativity, and includes spectacular tree sculptors created by the talented Glen Gibson as well as lithe, bronze touched figures of Robert Jayet. A visit to The Whitethorn Gallery is a relaxed and enjoyable experience, and we offer the convenient service of exporting works to destinations worldwide.READ MORE

Mannion’s Bar and Restaurant in Clifden, Ireland, is a family run bar and restaurant that specializes in locally sourced seafood at reasonable prices, and our menu also includes the popular Irish stew and Irish beef hamburgers. We also have a special children's menu available. All meals served at our bar and restaurant are made with the freshest and best quality ingredients to ensure a good dining experience. Guests can enjoy live entertainment every evening at our restaurant while enjoying their meal. Mannion's Bar and Restaurant offers self catering accommodation in a two-bed apartment that is ideal for short or long stays, and is ideally located for exploring the beautiful surrounding areas.READ MORE

Errislannan Manor in Clifden, Ireland, looks out over a trout lake and has a spectacular setting surrounded by mountains, moors woods, which makes it the ideal location for Errislannan Manor Connemara Pony Stud and Riding Center as well as a branch of the Irish Pony Club. The spectacular and colorful gardens at our manor are open to the public and also features a craft shop, coffee shop and The Horsey Hut Shop. The riding Center at Errislannan Manor offers excellent horse riding lessons for adults and children, ponycraft courses for children, and vacation stabling for ponies. We also offer hour long riding and trekking on Connemara ponies, and if required, we can arrange longer treks.READ MORE

Seafield House Bed and Breakfast in Clifden, Ireland, is a delightful, family run bed and breakfast that is ideally located close to amazing scenery, landscapes and unspoilt beaches, and offers comfortable stays in spacious guest rooms equipped with televisions, power showers, internet access and many other excellent amenities. At our bed and breakfast we ensure guests start their day off right by serving an enjoyable Irish breakfast in our charming and bright breakfast room, before heading off to a conveniently close walking trail to the cliffs with stunning ocean and bay views. And when guests return to Seafield House Bed and Breakfast, they can relax and unwind in a guest sitting room and enjoy a welcome cup of tea or coffee while watching their favorite movie. READ MORE

Clifden Book Shop in Clifden, Ireland, first opened its doors in 1997, and over the years this interesting bookshop has been providing a wide and selective range of books, gifts, cards, stationery, art supplies and more to avid readers who are local or visiting our beautiful town. The extensive collection of books available in our small bookshop include informative guide books, Irish literature, picture books created by local artists, books on Connemara history, memoirs, and map books. For the convenience of customers, Clifden Book Shop offers a handy mail-order and ordering service, and this, together with our friendly service and product knowledge, makes our bookshop a popular destination for all reading material.READ MORE