The Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and Biodiversity, Christopher O’Sullivan, has announced the significant expansion of Connemara National Park. The Minister made the announcement on ...

Located a little more than 50 miles northwest of Galway, the more than 7,000-acre Connemara National Park offers stunning views of bogs, heaths and moors, as well as great hikes. Start in the ...

Connemara National Park in Co Galway is to expand following the acquisition of an additional 250 hectares of land. The expansion represents the most significant addition to the amenity since it ...

Ireland's coastline is dotted with pretty villages that make for a perfect escape from the hustle-bustle of city life ...

Situated in the West of Ireland in County Galway, there's an endless amount of exploring to be done in the Connemara National Park. The National Park first opened to the public in 1980 and covers ...

On a three-day tour, cycle from Clifden to the Connemara Park Visitor Centre, past Kylemore Abbey to Leenaun. Then, ride to Pearse Cultural Centre and on to Ballynahinch before going back to ...

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Nestled within this lies Connemara National Park — Ireland’s smallest, at only 3,000 hectares. It is a significant draw for visitors, attracting 300,000 a year and is also the biggest State ...

The purchase by the NPWS of an additional 249 ha (615 acres) of land located within the townland of Tievebaun, Co Galway increases the size of Connemara National Park from 2055 ha to 2304 ha ...