The beautiful village of Leenane, snugly situated at the head of Killary Harbour, is often aptly described as the 'Gateway to Connemara'. The roads from Maam, Clifden, and Westport meet at this point.  Leenane is a stop on most of our Guided Tours.

Killary Harbour extends ten miles inland and the mountains rising steeply on either side provides what is arguably the best scenery in Ireland. Walkers have access to Mweelrea, Sheefry, Paltry, and Maumturk Mountains. Leenane with its surroundings is a haven for geologists due to a great variety of sedimentary, volcanic, and metamorphic rocks. There is good fishing in the local Erriff and Delphi rivers. Well-known beauty spots include Aasleagh Falls and Doolough Valley, the scene of the tragic famine walk. A film adaptation of John B. Keane's famous play "The Field", directed by Jim Sheridan, was made in Leenane in 1989. Well-known stars taking part included the late Richard Harris, John Hurt, and Tom Berrenger. Visitors can visit many of the locations used as sets in the film.

In more recent years the famous Kelly Family from Germany used Leenane as the setting for a singing album. There is something for everybody with facilities for adventure sports, cruising on Killary, mountain climbing and fishing. These, combined with good accommodation and food, make Leenane an ideal holiday location.

Leenane is situated where the long (16 km), narrow Killary harbor and the broad Inagh Valley almost meet in Connemara, Leenane feels the shade of the Maamturk Mountains at its back as it enjoys some splendid views of the Mweelrea Mountains in County Mayo across the dark blue waters of the harbor. Leenane is also known for its Outdoor Pursuits Centres. Leenane is situated where the long (16 km), narrow Killary harbor and the broad Inagh Valley almost meet in Connemara, Leenane feels the shade of the Maamturk Mountains at its back as it enjoys some splendid views of the Mweelrea Mountains in County Mayo across the dark blue waters of the harbor. Leenane is also known for its Outdoor Pursuits Centres.

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"Not wanting to do the typical "bus tour" of Ireland, and not wanting to drive on the left, I booked a tour with Ireland West Tours. We hiked to remote churches, visited little known Tower houses/castles...all things that our amazing guide, Paul, was able to recommend. This was worth every single penny."

Marsha, Minnesota, USA

 

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Over the years we have had several compliments on our drivers from many of our satisfied customers. Click on the link to "Tripadvisor" below to read, in full, the reviews of some of our many happy customers.

"We got recommended to contact Jim to take us to all the beautiful places this region has to offer. Well, that was the best piece of advice we could have gotten. He not only will drive you around, but also will teach, explain, comment and inform you about many, many different issues."

Alfrdo G., The Hague, Netherlands

 

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