Best Drives in Ireland

Connemara Coastal Drive

Connemara Coastal Drive surrounds the outskirts of Connemara. With breath-taking views and beaches Connemara Coastal Drive shows you a truly authentic Ireland. Starting at Ballynahinch Castle you have two routes available;

Ballynahinch - Roundstone - Dog's Bay/Gurteen - Ballyconneely - Mannin Bay - Derrigimlagh - Errislanan - Clifden

Ballynahinch - Cashel - Carna - Kilkerin - Screebe - Costelloe - Inverin - Spiddal - Galway

2 Night Break with Dinner 1 Evening

2 nights' accommodation. Breakfast each morning. Dinner is one evening in the fine dining Owenmore Restaurant.

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Ballynahinch Castle Hotel Gardens in Connemara

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We are delighted to announce the launch of our exclusive outdoor sauna experience. Our new wellness offering invites guests to immerse themselves in the restorative powers of nature. 🌱

Set against the backdrop of our woodlands and lake, the new outdoor saunas, offer a unique opportunity to unwind and rejuvenate in a truly natural setting. 🌱

Bookings for residents are now open at the link in bio. 🌱

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Are you staying with us during April?

Don’t miss our incredible falconry experience, available to book on selected dates.

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Spring colours in the walled garden.
📸 @markfurnissphotography

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A harvest of magnolia blossoms for the kitchen, soon to be a syrup.
📸 @markfurnissphotography

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Ireland’s Top 10 Finest Destinations in today’s @sundaytimesireland, and we are thrilled to be 3#

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This Biodiversity Week, we’re proud to share a glimpse of the small but meaningful ways we’re protecting and nurturing the natural world around us.

From planting wildflowers for native pollinators, to composting garden waste for healthier soil, to providing safe spaces for bats to roost, every action counts.

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