| Westport House – A Complete Day Out for
the Family in one of Ireland’s Most Beautiful Historic Homes Westport
House is one of Ireland’s most beautiful and historic homes.
It was designed by the famous architects Richard Cassels and James Wyatt
and is a fine example of an early-18th century Georgian mansion which is
still owned by the Browne family — direct descendants of the 16th century
Pirate Queen Grace O'Malley.
Over 3million people have already enjoyed the history, culture and fun
on offer at the house and its adjoining country park.
The house boasts several architecturally stunning rooms complete with
original contents.
Attractions recently introduced include wax figures — which are a tribute
to the literary, arts and music achievements of the west of Ireland.
Figures include WB Yeats, Margaret Burke Sheridan and George Moore.
So for a complete day out for all the family head for Westport House.
Connemara Gateway a Little Gem in the West
Connemara is still one of the most attractive tourist destinations in
Ireland.
Steeped in history and outstanding panoramic landscape, with hills, mountains
and gently flowing streams. Paradise for fishermen, game hunters and hill
climbers.
It is also the perfect location for the family holiday.
As you approach Connemara, you will pass through the picturesque town
of Oughterard on the banks of Lough Corrib, known as the gateway to Connemara.
The 64-bedroom Connemara Gateway Hotel situated in Oughterard has played
no small part for Irish Tourism over the past 35 years.
The Connemara Gateway Hotel was purpose-built in the late 60s with special
emphasis on overseas tourists.
The hotel was purchased last year by John Nolan who owns the successful
Club Erin in Luton, Bedfordshire.
The Connemara Gateway Hotel has recently launched various packages aimed
at Irish families living overseas. For many years the trend was for Irish
immigrants to return to their home place to be with their parents and family
for their two week vacation.
Families now prefer to explore the Irish countryside taking in all that
it has to offer whilst obviously spending some time with their family and
perhaps taking some members with them.
The Connemara Gateway Hotel in Oughterard certainly has everything to
offer the Irish family. 64 ensuite bedrooms, heated indoor swimming pool,
saunas and gymnasium. The hotel is situated on it’s own mature 10-acre site
with local golf course a few minutes from Ireland’s Largest Fishing lake
Lough Corrib and 20 minutes from the bustling city of Galway.
The Connemara Gateway Hotel is the ideal location for tourists wanting
to explore Galway, Mayo, Clare and the Aran islands. Tourists can return
each evening and sample the delicious food in the restaurant and relax in
the old worldly O’ Nuallain’s Bar and enjoy some of the finest Irish music
from local musicians.
Unlike most hotels that tend to be clinical and impersonal the Connemara
Gateway Hotel has retained all of it’s old charm from the minute you walk
through the entrance lobby you’ll be greeted with an Irish welcome and cared
for throughout your stay.
John Nolan’s daughter Michelle, together with her husband Denis manage
the hotel. All the staff are trained to continue to provide the old Irish
welcome of yesteryear.
The Connemara Gateway Hotel is situated on the N59 15 miles west of Galway
city.
If there was ever a little gem in the West you will surely find it when
you visit the Connemara Gateway Hotel.
For further information:
Log onto www.connemaragateway.com
or telephone 00 353 91 552328.
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