Wild Atlantic Stories

Ireland’s bogs are a defining feature of the Irish landscape and a major part of its natural and cultural heritage. In Connemara in particular, they shape much of the scenery, with vast stretches of blanket bog, heath and low mountains forming the backdrop to the region.

Connemara Ponies are one of Ireland’s most iconic native breeds, and in Connemara you’ll see plenty of these lovely, gentle animals.

For the month of March we're including a free evening meal when you book 'Between Mountain and Sea: A Walking and Cycling Tour of Connemara'. This seven-day, six-night active tour includes two days of walking and five days of cycling. It takes you around the stunning parts of Connemara that tourists often miss. You can take in some of Connemara’s most striking landscapes - historical ruins, towering mountains, sparkling lakes, and sweeping sea views.

Ireland was shaped long before the modern calendar. The Celtic calendar was divided into dark and light halves and marked by four main fire festivals which corresponded with agricultural practice and ritual. Every season in Ireland has its charm and highlights, from cosy fireside pints in winter to the culture and craic at Irish festivals in summer. If you've been wondering when to visit, take our quiz to find out!