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551. ConnemaraThe route from Oughterard to Maam Cross (10 miles/16 miles) lies through countryside that presents an amazing variety of bog, moorland, lake and mountain scenery, Southward from the cross a road runs through lake-strewn moorland to Screeb Lodge and Gortmore. At Gortmore the road on the left leads to Rosmuc, where the author and 1916 leader Padraic Pearse studied the Irish language ( his cottage is open to the public). Services in Connemara Bed & Breakfasts | Hotels | Car Rental | Vacation Packages | |
552. CornamonaCornamona village is one of the major centres for trout and salmon angling on the northern shores of Lough Corrib. There are large pike to be caught here also as is evidenced by the large one exhibited in the local pub. Most of the larger islands on the Corrib, including Inchagoil, lie directly south-east of the Dorrus Peninsula on which Cornamona is situated. The village is in part of the Gaeltacht or Irish speaking region of North Connemara. Services in Cornamona Bed & Breakfasts | Car Rental | Vacation Packages
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553. CorrandullaOn the eastern shores of Lough Corrib, the largest lake in the republic is Corrandulla, a fine location from which to base an angling trip in the area. Services in Corrandulla Guest Houses | Car Rental | Vacation Packages
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554. CostelloeServices in Costelloe Car Rental | Vacation Packages
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555. CraughwellAlthough situated on the busy N6 Dublin/Galway road, Craughwell is a rather peaceful village. It is noted for its neatness and its village green has a statue of Lady Augusta Gregory, (1852-1932) a founding member of the Irish National Theatre and another of Anthony Raftery (c1784-1835), last of the great Gaelic bards, both by sculptor, Donal O' Murhcadha. Other noted people associated with Craughwell include John and Angelica Huston of Cinematic fame who lived for a period in the old mansion of St. Clerans nearby, birth place of Robert O' Hara Burke, the first explorer to cross Australia from south to north. Craughwell is also home to the famous Galway 'Blazers' Hunt. Services in Craughwell Bed & Breakfasts | Car Rental | Vacation Packages
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