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An authentic, interactive cultural experience in the award-winning Conamara hill-village of Cnoc Suain, just half an hour from Galway. Listen to Irish music, songs and stories, experience Gaelic language & poetry and learn a céilí dance.

Location: Ireland
Price:

30 euro per person

Duration: 1.5 hours approx
Dates: Takes place 5 times per day - morning, afternoon & evening - March to October
 

Details of Conamara Irish Culture Experience

Cnoc Suain is a magical sanctuary in the Connemara wilderness – only ½ hour from Galway.  This award-winning eco/cultural hill village of thatched traditional stone cottages, dating back to 1691, has been described by The Guardian as “ a place quite unlike any other, where Irish traditions are alive & kicking”. 

Cnoc Suain has won international awards for its sustainable tourism endeavours, including, 
• 2010 ‘Global Vision Awards’ Winner - Travel + Leisure Magazine. 
• The Guardian 2010 Green Travel List. 
• 2009 World Ethical Travel Award – The Observer Newspaper.  

                                  “Conamara Irish Culture Experience” 

An engaging introduction to the rich culture, nature & landscape of Conamara

The presentation includes;

-          Irish music, song & story. Gaelic language & poetry. Learning a céilí dance!
-          Conamara’s Ancient Bogland: Landscape & Nature, stories of Bog Bodies.
-          The Thatched Cottage: Customs & Traditions - Irish Soda Bread-making.

 This unique Irish Cultural Immersion - with guest participation - is lively, educational, entertaining & fun. It is presented in the English language and is suited to ages:12 to 80+ yrs. An all-weather experience of 100 minutes approx.

 Pre-booking is required as numbers are limited. Entry by coach or mini-bus only.

 Independent travellers: The Galway Tour Company provides a coach transfer to

Cnoc Suain, from Galway & Dublin, on designated days.

Price: 30 euro per person (includes coach transfer to / from Galway).  

What price includes

 
  • Coach transfer to / from Galway
  • There are no extra costs during the activity
 

Location

Conamara Irish Culture Experience
Nearest train station: Galway train station

Directions from station:

Coach will pick up guests from Galway

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