Location: Oughterard
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Oughterard (Irish: Uachtar Ard) is a small town on the banks of the Owenriff River close to the western shore of Lough Corrib in County Galway, Ireland. The population of the town in 2006 was 1,305. Located some 26 km northwest of Galway on the N59 road. Oughterard is the chief angling centre on Lough Corrib, and is also known as the 'Gateway to Connemara' as it is on the border of Connemara.
Restaurants in Oughterard
1. Knockillaree Riding Centre
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5.0 based on 289 reviews
Based in Oughterard, Co. Galway – only 25 minutes north of Galway City at the “Gateway to Connemara”. Our Centre is located on the Rusheeny road, just outside the town of Oughterard, and is nestled between beautiful hills, mountains and the shores of Lough Corrib. We offer a full range of services including trekking, lessons, showjumping leagues, pony camps, breaking and training, livery and stud. For those interested in the native Connemara Pony, our yard has a large selection of Connemara ponies with champion showing, ridden and showjumping stallions at stud and the opportunity to hear about the history and development of this versatile pony from the yards owner, Roger Joyce. Roger is from a long line of Connemara breeders and stallion custodians. He is also an experienced horse and rider trainer and an international Connemara Pony Judge.
2. Oughterard Golf Club
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4.5 based on 27 reviews
Oughterard Golf Club is renowned for its hospitality and is an ideal venue to include on a memorable golfing holiday in the West of Ireland. Oughterard Golf Club has the full range of facilities to ensure your visit is memorable, from a fully stocked Proshop to a award nominated Restaurant. Oughterard Golf Club is an 18 Hole parkland course, which is lined with mature native Irish trees, including Oak, Hazel and Birch. It is an excellent test of golf for any level of golfer. The garden course of Connacht.
Reviewed By 92Daisy - Galway, Ireland
Great food, reasonably priced and very welcoming staff, just off main road from Galway to Clifden. Well located near a 15th century castle which is well worth a visit. Would highly recommend.
3. Detours Trail
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4.5 based on 4 reviews
4. Connemara Escape
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4.5 based on 9 reviews
Connemara Escape invites you to take a journey to connect your Body, Mind and Spirit through different methods of Body, Mind and Spirit work. Our One day – Weekend and Weekly Body, Mind and Spirit healing retreats are giving you time for yourself. This special time only for you to heal, renew and reflect the whole you at the state of Body, Mind and Spirit where you own your time to rest, rejuvenate and awaken your mind to heal Body, Mind and Spirit and inspire your soul. Our retreats take place in a breathtaking Connemara Escape Retreat Center, the less discovered and the wildest part of Ireland, where you can truly connect yourself with Mother Earth and Universe what allows you to fully contemplate and relax. We offer you to learn yourself through; inspirational and therapy talks; Yathashakti Yoga Asana Class; Dynamic and Static Meditations; Guided Shamanic Journeys; Slavic Psycho-physical Exercise System; Personal Training and Functional Movement Fitness; Mindfulness Coaching; L
5. Corrib Cruises
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5.0 based on 105 reviews
