| Browse by Categories |
|
 |
|
|
|
| |
|
Carna / Cashel |
Accommodation ~ Hotels
~
B&B ~ Self Catering ~ Hostels
~
Restaurants
Property ~
Business Listings ~
Attractions ~
Activities
~
Maps |
|
|
|
|
|
Including
Cashel,
Kilkieran,
Rosmuck
Carna,
in the heart of Gaeltacht on the shores of
Galway
Bay is an
area where Irish is the everyday language. This is an area
rich in ancient culture and tradition. In the sixth century
St. McDara built a small church on one of the islands off
the coast. The unique stone roof of the church has recently
been restored. The saints feast day is celebrated in mid
July when people make their way to island for the
celebration of mass. This is also an area renowned for its
skilled boat makers the best known of these being the Galway
Hookers and the small craft used commonly along the west
coast called the currach.
|
|
 |
 |
Pearse's Cottage
Patrick Pearse (1879 - 1916) - the executed leader of the 1916 uprising,
spent some of his leisure time in this modest thatched cottage where he
took the opportunity to improve his knowledge of the Irish language among
the local speakers. The interior, although burned during the War of
Independence, has been reconstructed and contains a number of mementoes of Pearse, the idealistic school teacher, whose rebellion and death are
considered to have been a turning point in Irish history. Guided tours
available on request. Access for people with disabilities is restricted.
Cashel Bay
Lying at the head of the beautiful Cashel Bay the townland derives its
name from the ringfort or cashel which surrounds the present day
graveyard. Cashel Hill stands majestic at the top of the bay. It is worth
taking a walk up this hill. From the summit one can behold some of the
most breathtaking views of the surrounding area. There is also a
megalithic tomb. Hundreds of lakes lie amid the bogs, the Twelve Bens and
Maamturks to the north and the sandy coves and glistening seaweed of the
waters of Bertraghboy Bay.
|
 |
 |
Currach Racing
Currach are traditional rowing boats still much used in the Aran Islands and all
along the west coast. They are made of wooden slats which are then covered in
several layers of tar. In the olden days they would have been covered in hide.
They were designed thus because wood was (is) scarce along the coastal region.
They are versatile boats, able to carry large heavy loads as they are so
buoyant.
Traditionally they are manned by a crew of three, and they carry it up the beach
to store it upside down to protect it, sitting it on trestles or large stones.
Quite often nowadays they are fitted with outboard motors but the basic design
is the same as it has been for generations. Currach racing is also popular along
the west coast.
Carna Dun
Carna Dun (below) is one of the most famed Connemara ponies. His influence on the
Connemara pony breed was a profound pedigree and lasting one. He was on the
Society stallion list from 1951 until 1966 but he remained in the district and
available to mare owners for a further seven years. In the 1960's the Clifden
show ring winners were dominated by his progeny and for this reason he became a
very popular sire. He endowed his young stock with the extra quality, freedom of
action and presence, which was required as the breed moved on from the
traditional work pony to the all purpose popular riding pony of the 70's and
80's.
|
 |
 |
The well-known Carna Loughs are a group of lakes in the
Carna-Kilkieran district of south Connemara. They all hold
brown trout and occasional sea trout. The sea trout run from
mid-June and fishing lasts from then until the end of
September or early October, depending on the weather. Carna
Anglers' Association control the fishing on
Lough Keeraun, Lough Truskan, Lough Sheedagh and Lough
Skannive.
|
|
|
