Window Box in Clifden
Clifden Centre
Countryside in ClifdenMonday morning we awoke to more overcast and light rain. We were used to it by now and decided to take a drive up to Clifden in Connemara County about an hour and a half drive west-northwest of Barna. It sounds farther than it really is - the two lane narrow roads require a very slow pace. However, this allows one to savor the scenery.
Clifden is located right on the Atlantic Ocean and is quite charming with shops and restaurants and pleasant walks. We strolled through the central area and stopped for a light lunch. Clifden is a center of Connemara pony activities but unfortunately, the big show is in August, after we are gone. I did, however, notice a little tack store on and had a look at Irish tack and accessories - mostly for children and ponies. Another claim to fame for Clifden is that Marconi started his the first commercial transatlantic wireless service here.
The rain became a little more serious so we decided to head for home. The drive through the countryside is just so beautiful - even in the rain. Close to home we stopped at a Craft's center and browsed the few shops. Had a nice chat with a bored shopkeeper who talked about the Galway Races coming up next week.
Clifden is located right on the Atlantic Ocean and is quite charming with shops and restaurants and pleasant walks. We strolled through the central area and stopped for a light lunch. Clifden is a center of Connemara pony activities but unfortunately, the big show is in August, after we are gone. I did, however, notice a little tack store on and had a look at Irish tack and accessories - mostly for children and ponies. Another claim to fame for Clifden is that Marconi started his the first commercial transatlantic wireless service here.
The rain became a little more serious so we decided to head for home. The drive through the countryside is just so beautiful - even in the rain. Close to home we stopped at a Craft's center and browsed the few shops. Had a nice chat with a bored shopkeeper who talked about the Galway Races coming up next week.
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