About Clifden
A great starting point for your exploration of Connemara, this 19C little town also boasts a few historic landmarks.
Clifden a town on the coast of County Galway, Ireland and being Connemara's largest town, located on the Owenglin River where it flows into Clifden Bay. It is the main town in Connemara andt is home to a range of services.
•Local sights include the Twelve Bens mountain range, Connemara National Park, Derrygimlagh Bog, Inishbofin island and Slyne Head Lighthouse.
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Abbeyglen Castle Hotel
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Set in beautiful gardens in the heart of Connemara, the romantic Abbeyglen Castle Hotel has tennis courts, a spa bath and stunning views of Clifden and the Twelve Bens mountains.
Abbeyglen Castle Hotel was built in 1832 and offers a new beauty and relaxation centre, and many indoor and outdoor facilities.
Spacious rooms have a TV, DVD player and free Wi-Fi internet.
The AA Rosette restaurant serves international cuisine and there are relaxing lounge areas to enjoy.
The peaceful Abbeyglen has the Twelve Bens mountains as its backdrop, and is an ideal base for touring Connemara. Read more...
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