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Connemara Heritage & History Centre |
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Nestling into the hillside beneath the Twelve Bens is the restored cottage of Dan O'Hara, a man made famous in song and story. From the hilltop above the farm, there is a spectacular view of the Roundstone Bog as it stretches towards the Atlantic. Left of the viewing site is an Upland Burial Site (5000 years old) which has revealed much about Neolithic and early Bronze Age activity in Connemara.
The Audio-visual and History Presentation introduce the main events which have shaped Connemara from pre-historic to the present - this is in several languages. Other features include reconstructions of a crannóg (pre-historic lake dwelling), ring fort and clochaun (Early christian Oratory).
An old-style carriage takes visitors on a guided tour through the Centre by prior appointment. Turf cutting demonstrations, sheep herding and other activities demonstrated for groups on request.
Facilities at the Centre include a large craft shop, tea room (serving soups, salads and cakes), telephone and toilets. Major Credit Cards accepted.
Lettershea, Clifden, Co. Galway
Telephone: +353 95 21246
Fax: +353 95 22098
Email: danohara@eircom.net
Web: http://www.connemaraheritage.com/
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