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Join Us on Connemara’s New Sheep and Wool Trail
A group of people involved in the Connemara Sheep Trail
  • Sheep
August 11, 2025

Join Us on Connemara’s New Sheep and Wool Trail

There’s a fresh buzz in Connemara—and it’s not just the bleating of sheep echoing off...
Family Summer Adventures in Connemara: Your Ultimate Guide to Ireland's Wild West
Stunning blue water on a Beach View in Connemara
July 1, 2025

Family Summer Adventures in Connemara: Your Ultimate Guide to Ireland's Wild West

Discover Connemara This Summer - Family Adventures Await! Create unforgettable memories in Ireland's breathtaking wild...
Discover the Colourful Jewellery of Amélie Gagné at Sheep & Wool Centre
Amelia Gagne with samples of her colourful jewellery
  • Jewellery
June 5, 2025

Discover the Colourful Jewellery of Amélie Gagné at Sheep & Wool Centre

Discover the vibrant world of Amélie Gagné, a talented designer whose colourful and uplifting jewellery...
Places to eat near us
Picture of Oysters on sea side background
September 30, 2024

Places to eat near us

Amazing Places to Eat in locally With all there is to see and do in...
Activities in the area
A woman on a trail in Connemara
September 30, 2024

Activities in the area

Killary Sheep Farm  Killary sheep farm is home to more than 200 ewes and lambs...
Places to visit
Glorious view of Doolough valley with the sun rays hitting the Valley
September 30, 2024

Places to visit

 Doolough Valley This is north of Leenane on the R335 and rivals any beauty spot...
7 Hidden Gems in Connemara
Mirror View of trees over water in Connemara
September 30, 2024

7 Hidden Gems in Connemara

The beautifully rugged region of Connemara in County Galway is a popular tourist spot and...
Where to Stay in Connemara
Stunning Mountain top Views of Connemara Coast
September 30, 2024

Where to Stay in Connemara

Leenane is a little over a half-hour’s drive south of Westport, at the head of...
Wool - The Sustainable Fashion Choice
Front facing Woolly Sheep
September 30, 2024

Wool - The Sustainable Fashion Choice

At the Connemara Sheep & Wool Centre, we know the importance of sustainability and protecting...
A Quick Guide to Caring for your Wooly Jumper
Sample of wool on wooden background
September 30, 2024

A Quick Guide to Caring for your Wooly Jumper

Knitwear is an Autumn/Winter wardrobe staple. The temperatures begin to dip and we start to...
5 Family Activities in Connemara
Kylemore Abbey, Connemara
September 30, 2024

5 Family Activities in Connemara

As well as being home to some of the country’s finest walks and hiking paths,...
Top 5 Hiking Trails in Connemara
View from the top of a hiking trail overlooking islands off Connemara
September 30, 2024

Top 5 Hiking Trails in Connemara

The cultural region of Connemara in the West of Ireland is known for being one...