Places of Interest Near Lough Cutra

Coole Park

Coole, Gort, Co. Galway
Home of Lady Augusta Gregory, founder of the Celtic Literary Revival of the early 20th Century. Close by is the Gregory Museum.
www.coolepark.ie
www.gortonline.com/gregorymuseum/default.asp

Kilmacduagh Monastery

Kilmacduagh, Gort, Co. Galway
Monastic settlement dating back to the 7th Century, founded by St. Colman, and containing five churches, a round tower and the abbot's house.
www.all-ireland.com/attractions/k/kilmacduagh.htm

Thoor Ballylee,

Gort, Co. Galway
Home of WB Yeats who lived here for several years until 1929, restored in the 1960s as a museum of Yeats' achievements.
www.ireland.ie/things_2_do_results_single.asp?sID=843

The Aran Islands

The Aran Islands, Co. Galway
Islands rich in the language, culture and heritage of Ireland, unique in their geology and archaeology and in their long tradition of gentle hospitality.
www.visitaranislands.com

Cliffs of Moher

Cliffs of Moher, Co. Clare
The tallest sea cliffs in Western Europe offer a stunning view of the Atlantic Ocean crashing against the foot of the cliffs 214 metres below.
www.county-clare.com/clare_environment_cliff_moher.htm

The Burren

Burren, Co. Clare
A spectacular Limestone Plateau, world renowned for its unique ecosystem, particularly popular with walkers and botanists.
www.burrenbeo.com
www.burrenpage.com
Burren Hill Walks Ltd
Burren Wild Guided Walking Tours, www.burrenwalks.com
www.heartofburrenwalks.com

Aillwee Caves,

Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare
Aillwee Cave is much more than just another cave. It is an introduction to the geology of the Burren. A fun day out packed full of exciting things to do.
www.aillweecave.ie

Bunratty Castle and Folk Park

Bunratty Castle and Folk Park, Bunratty, Co. Clare
The most complete and authentic medieval Castle in Ireland. Offers banquets and a wide variety of shopping.
http://www.county-clare.com/clare_environment_cliff_moher.htm

Connemara, Co. Galway

Wild and beautiful Connemara is a landscape of lakes, rivers and mountains. Truly stunning scenery for all to admire.
www.connemara-tourism.org/
www.connemara.net

Kinvara, Co. Galway

A picturesque fishing village on the edge of the Burren, with a host of music and eateries.
www.kinvara.com

Gort, Co. Galway

The unofficial capital of South Galway.
www.gortonline.net
www.gortchamber.com