Destination Golf Ireland 2021
Tourism in connacht
Aerial view of Blackrock beach with Diving tower in Salthill , Galway .
The western most province of Connacht promises wild and rugged beauty , and a lot more . Galway City , with its bohemian charm and friendly atmosphere , is an essential destination when in this corner of the world . The Arts and culture are well supported here , with many of the country ’ s artisans and craft makers calling it home . With a backdrop of the Atlantic Ocean , and a bustling nightlife , this is one city you cannot afford to miss . Just off the coast of Co . Galway lie the Aran Islands , in Galway Bay . Accessible by ferry or plane , these islands are one of the few remaining bastions of Irish language and culture , although other Gaeltachts certainly exist . The ancient fort of Dún Aonghasa ( Dún Aengus ) lies on Inishmór . Killary Harbour , in Co . Mayo , is a natural fjord and one of the most spectacular of its type in the country . Bordering this is Connemara , in western
Galway . Wild and remote , Connemara is home to some of the country ’ s Gaeltacht regions , as well as being the headquarters of the country ’ s Irish language TV station , TG4 . It also happens to be the setting for the film The Guard , starring Don Cheadle and Brendan Gleeson . Sligo , with some of the finest beaches in Ireland , also offers many of the country ’ s best surfing opportunities . Strandhill is a world famous surfing destination ( and has a very entertaining links as well ). Co . Sligo was also the source of much inspiration for the poet William Butler Yeats . plays host to some of the most Connacht spectacular links golf courses in Ireland , but they
are not for the faint hearted . Co . Sligo , Enniscrone , Carne and Galway Bay are all stern tests of golf , while Westport , Connemara , Galway and Strandhill give golfers the opportunity to see the splendour of Ireland ’ s west coast .
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