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Wool - The Sustainable Fashion Choice
Wool - The Sustainable Fashion Choice
May 15, 2023

Wool - The Sustainable Fashion Choice

At the Connemara Sheep & Wool Centre, we know the importance of sustainability and protecting...
History of Wool in Connemara
History of Wool in Connemara
September 9, 2022

History of Wool in Connemara

Sheep and wool products have always been at the forefront throughout Irish history. The first...
Top 5 Hiking Trails in Connemara
Top 5 Hiking Trails in Connemara
September 9, 2022

Top 5 Hiking Trails in Connemara

The cultural region of Connemara in the West of Ireland is known for being one...
7 Hidden Gems in Connemara
7 Hidden Gems in Connemara
September 9, 2022

7 Hidden Gems in Connemara

The beautifully rugged region of Connemara in County Galway is a popular tourist spot and...
How Sheepskin Rugs are made in Ireland
How Sheepskin Rugs are made in Ireland
September 9, 2022

How Sheepskin Rugs are made in Ireland

At Connemara Sheep & Wool Centre we care about the welfare of animals and want...
Top tips on taking care of your Sheepskin rug
Top tips on taking care of your Sheepskin rug
September 9, 2022

Top tips on taking care of your Sheepskin rug

You may be a little nervous about how your 100% natural sheepskin rug will cope...
An Ireland Gift Shop Eco-Friendly Gift Guide
An Ireland Gift Shop Eco-Friendly Gift Guide
September 2, 2022

An Ireland Gift Shop Eco-Friendly Gift Guide

At the Connemara Sheep & Wool Centre, we know the importance of sustainability and protecting...
A Quick Guide to Caring for your Wooly Jumper
A Quick Guide to Caring for your Wooly Jumper
September 1, 2022

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
5 Family Activities in Connemara
September 1, 2022

5 Family Activities in Connemara

As well as being home to some of the country’s finest walks and hiking paths,...
5 Activities for a Rainy Day in Connemara
5 Activities for a Rainy Day in Connemara
September 1, 2022

5 Activities for a Rainy Day in Connemara

We know that the weather in the West of Ireland is less than predictable, it...
Outdoor things to do with Kids in Leenane
Outdoor things to do with Kids in Leenane
May 6, 2022

Outdoor things to do with Kids in Leenane

The Shoreline - As a child growing up in Leenane  my siblings and I spent...
Where to Stay in Connemara
Where to Stay in Connemara
January 27, 2022

Where to Stay in Connemara

Leenane is a little over a half-hour’s drive south of Westport, at the head of...