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Village in Connacht, Ireland
Photo: Bert Kaufmann from Roermond, Netherlands, CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Leenane or Leenaun is a village on the south shore of Killary fjord in County Galway, with a population of about 200. That fjord is the county boundary: the north shore and the little settlements of Aaleagh and Clog lie in County Mayo, but it's convenient to describe them here. Leenane in Irish is An Líonán, "where the tide fills"; it's set amidst sparse mountainous terrain and was the film location for Sheridan's "The Field" of 1990. At the head of the valley is the mountain Magairlí an Deamhain or Mogarlyandoon - "the devil's goolies" or testicles. English mapmakers pursed their lips and decided it would be nicer to call it "Devilsmother".
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Mostly a shop, but with a small museum demonstrating the history and traditional techniques of wool gathering and weaving. This 45 min "woolcraft experience" must be pre-booked.
Activities include archery, kayaking, rock climbing, abseiling and gorge walking.
formerly Blackberry
Pleasant cafe in village centre, dog friendly.
Great pint and views. It's also the village store and filling station.
"The Field"
Cozy bar with food.
Long-established welcoming mid-range hotel open Apr-Oct.
Friendly trad B&B.
formerly Connemara Hostel
Hostel open Mar-Oct in converted 19th-century building looking onto Killary fjord.
Splendid getaway for outdoor activities in the wilds of south Mayo.
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