The Quiet Man Bridge, a well-liked local landmark, is 8km drive west from Oughterard on the N59 road and surrounded by the beautiful landscape of Connemara.
The bridge featured in the famous 1952 film “The Quiet Man” starring John Wayne and Maureen O’Hara, which tells the story of an Irish-American boxer who returns…
Still photo of John Wayne atop the bridge in The Quiet Man - Derryerglinna, Galway from the movie "The Quiet Man"
The Quiet Man - Ken and Sharon enjoy seeing the iconic bridge from one of Ken's favorite movies.
A mountain view along R336 near Terrnakill North, Galway
A gorgeous view along Maam West, Galway
A home in Breenaun, Galway
Fairy Tree in Munterowen East on R336. In Celtic mythology it is one of the most sacred trees and symbolises love and protection. It is also known as the Fairy…
A view in Leenane, Galway
A quick stop for coffee that led to some shopping at The Forge, Leenane, Galway where some serious buying occurred. Scarves, and Irish shirts were purchased.
Fish farming in Killary Fjord
Fish farming in Killary Fjord
Rhododendrons in full bloom along the Killary Fjord
Kylemore Abbey (Irish: Mainistir na Coille Móire) is a Benedictine Monastery founded in 1920 on the grounds of Kylemore Castle, in Connemara, County Galway,…
The gang at Kylemore Abbey
Kylemore Castle was built in the late 1800s by Mitchell Henry MP, a wealthy businessman, and liberal politician. Inspired by his love for his wife Margaret, and…
An enlightened landlord and vocal advocate of the Irish people, Henry poured his life’s energy into creating an estate that would showcase what could be…
Kylemore Abbey - One of Irelands most loved attractions, Kylemore Abbey is filled with spirituality, culture and a sense of tranquillity.
Kylemore Abbey - Luxury was too small a word to describe Kylemore Abbey. In his book Irish Country Houses, Terence Reeves-Smyth talks of the castle as being “on…
Kylemore Abbey Chapel - After a few short years sadly Margaret passed away and Mitchell built the beautiful neo-Gothic Church in her memory.