Connemara Galway and Westport

CONNERMARA, GALWAY AND WESTPORT

 

18 – 22 May 2026

Monday – Friday

5 Days

From £799

 

From our welcoming hotel in Clifden Galway, Discover the Irish delights of County Galway, Connemara National Park, Westport and Clifden on this wonderful tour to South Western Ireland

 

HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS

Kylemore Abbey   |   Live Sheep Herding Demo   |    Killary Cruise   |   Celtic Crystal Visitor Centre   |  Westport   |    Clifden

 

DAY ONE – Arrival

We depart from your home and travel to Holyhead and our crossing to Dublin, and then we will continue to our hotel arriving in time for dinner this evening.

 

DAY TWO –Kylemore Abbey and Westport

We spend this morning at stunning Kylemore Abbey, the home of Benedictine nuns since 1920 and one of Ireland’s best loved attractions, set amongst the splendour of the Connemara landscape. The nuns have restored the abbey, gothic church and beautiful 6-acre Victorian walled garden, which is divided in two by a mountain stream. There is also a visitor experience that tells the story of the abbey through the generations. We have free time to explore and enjoy lunch in the stylish café.

 

In the afternoon, we travel north to the charming town of Westport, in County Mayo, on the glorious stretch of the Atlantic coastline at the mouth of Clew Bay. Its petite nature belies the fact that there are lots to do here.

 

Pop into Clew Bay Heritage Centre whilst you are here and learn more about this interesting town, (entrance not included), but it’s well worth a visit. It is run by volunteers and tells you about the town’s history, how it developed over time and its important events in Westport’s history, such as the Famine and the 1916 Rising, and the impact they had on the town and surrounding area.

 

DAY THREE – Sheep Herding and Killary Cruise

Today we start with a journey through the Connemara National Park to witness the dramatic scenery of the Twelve Bens (or pins) Mountain Range. We arrive at Glen Keen Farm to enjoy a sheep herding demonstration, followed by traditional Irish music and refreshments. Travelling on this afternoon, we arrive in Killary where we enjoy a delightful cruise of the Killary Fjords. We then drive back to Clifden taking in stunning scenery.

 

DAY FOUR – Celtic Crystal Visitor Centre and Clifden

After breakfast we depart Clifden and make our way to the Celtic Crystal Visitor Centre in Molycullen. Learn about the history, meet the talented master craftsmen and watch them hand-cutting exquisite Celtic designs, such as the Claddagh, Shamrock and Celtic Knotwork, free-hand from memory on clear and colourful cased crystal.

This afternoon we make our way back to the hotel where you have time to explore Clifden, and relax before dinner this evening.

 

DAY FIVE – Departure

After breakfast this morning we leave our hotel and make our way back to Dublin and our ferry crossing home.

 

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES

Luxury coach travel

Home pick-up

4 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast

Ferry crossing

Porterage on arrival and departure

Kylemore Abbey

Sheep herding demonstration followed by refreshments with Irish music

Killary Cruise

Connemara Celtic Crystal Ltd, including guided tour

Hotel entertainment.

 

CLIFDEN STATION HOUSE HOTEL, CONNEMARA

The Clifden Station House Hotel is just a short walk from the centre of town, Clifden station has been magnificently restored and transformed into this lovely hotel. All the bedrooms at the Clifden Station House Hotel Connemara are equipped with en suite and have television, telephone, hairdryer & tea/coffee making facilities. The hotel has a lift.

 

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES

Luxury coach travel

Home pick-up

4 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast

Ferry crossing

Porterage on arrival and departure

Kylemore Abbey

Sheep herding demonstration followed by refreshments with Irish music

Killary Cruise

Connemara Celtic Crystal Ltd, including guided tour

Hotel entertainment.

 

CLIFDEN STATION HOUSE HOTEL, CONNEMARA

The Clifden Station House Hotel is just a short walk from the centre of town, Clifden station has been magnificently restored and transformed into this lovely hotel. All the bedrooms at the Clifden Station House Hotel Connemara are equipped with en suite and have television, telephone, hairdryer & tea/coffee making facilities. The hotel has a lift.

 

HOTEL FACILITIES INCLUDE

General	Rooms	Accessibility
4 star	Tea/coffee making facilities	Lift
Bar	Television
Restaurant	Hairdryer
Lounge	Wifi

 

Please Note:  Southern Ireland Currency is Euros.   Photo ID will be required in the form of Driving Licence or Passport.

 

DAYS	TOUR DATE	DEPARTS	TERMS	SUPPLEMENT
5	18 – 22 MAY 2026	MONDAY	£799	£136 SINGLE
JONES HOLIDAY INSURANCE			£88

Rooms are allocated on a first come first served basis and are limited. If no single supplement applies this is limited to the tour single room allocation and therefore additional cost may apply.  Prices displayed are per person unless otherwise stated. If door-to-door pick-up is included there may be additional charges for out of area. Itineraries and hotel inclusions may be subject to change. Seat numbers on the coach may be subject to change. Issues whilst on tour must be raised in the first instance with the driver. Covid-19 restrictions may apply. When making bookings you accept on behalf of yourself and your party the terms in our Trading Charter which can be found in our brochure, on our website at http://www.jonesholidays.co.uk/Jones-holidays-trading-charter, or a copy can be requested from our Sales office.  If your holiday is more than 56 days from departure, we offer a 7-day cooling off period where a full refund will be offered from the date of the initial confirmation invoice (with the exception of flight holidays).

Clifden Station House Hotel Glen Keen Farm Connemara Celtic Crystal Kylemore Abbey