Seaside B & B

 

Seaside, a traditional style approved B&B accommodation is located in picturesque Mweenish, just 50km from Galway City in County Galway. Your host Maureen Cooke will ensure you have a wonderful time throughout your time with them. A nice hot cup of tea or coffee and a scone is available on arrival. Take a boat trip across to the Aran Islands or enjoy a spot of fishing in the lakes and rivers of the county. County Galway has several blue flag beaches where you can dip you toes into the cool Atlantic...

 

Rates from just €35 pps.
Evening Meals also available.

Amenities
Mweenish is situated in the Connemara Gaeltacht where the Irish language is spoken daily. The area is steeped in ancient culture and tradition agus is renowned for its traditional sean-nós singers and musicians.  Among the other traditions still alive and well in this area is that of the skilled boat-makers.

We are also fortunate that the National University of Ireland, Galway has located its centre 'Arás Shorcha Ní Ghuairim' in Carna and is now in the process of archiving material from our strong tradition of folklore and storytelling.

Local Attractions

St. Mac Dara's Island

In the sixth century St. Mac Dara built a small church on one of the islands off the coast, namely 'Cruach na Cara'. The Saint's feast day is celebrated on 16th July when people make their way to the island for the celebration of Mass. The feast day also incorporates a festival of hooker and currach racing in honour of St. Mac Dara, the Patron Saint of all seafarers.

Fishing

There are many local lakes nearby if you wish to try your hand at a spot of fishing, not to mention the wild Atlantic ocean thats right on our door-step if sea-fishing is more to your liking!

Horse-Riding

Along with centres in Clifden and Ballyconneely, the famous 'Connemara Trail' has its main base in Carna.

The area is ideal for walks and cycling.  And don't forget our many beautiful beaches.
Enjoy shore walks, shore angling, and explore nearby uninhabited islands!

Killary Fjord, Connemara - Adventure and Leisure Capital of Ireland.

The National University of Ireland, Galway has an Irish language and educational centre called Áras Shorcha N?Ghuairim in Carna. It also operates a marine biology station in Mweenish and an atmospheric research station in Mace Head, Carna, which is run by the university's physics department.

Directions from Galway City via N50:

Take the Clifden road (N59) out of Galway, travel past Maam Cross and Recess. Then take the left turn at the sign for Carna & Cashel (R340) and travel straight ahead to Carna cross. Drive straight when you come to Carna cross & take the next left after An Seol Mór pub, continue for 3 miles.

Directions from Galway City via Coast Road (R336):

Take the Connemara Coast Road (R336) through Barna, Spiddal to Costelloe, where you turn right for Screeb. At Screeb (R340) turn left for Carna. When you arrive at Carna Cross, take a left and after An Seol Mór bar take another left, continue for 3 miles.