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Galway Private Guided Walking Tour in Clifden Church Graveyard
Clifden
Explore Clifden's 1800s history on a private walking tour. Discover graveyards, hear tales of rebels and poets, and uncover fascinating local heritage.
Duration:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Clifden - Clifden is a coastal town in County Galway, Ireland, in the region of Connemara, located on the Owenglin River where it flows into Clifden Bay. As the largest town in the region, it is often referred to as “the Capital of Connemara”.
- Christ Church Clifden - The tour starts at Christ church , Church of Ireland graveyard in Clifden town., County Galway where your private guide will discover the history of the church and the people buried in the graveyard.
- Saint Joseph’s Church - We walk the short distance to Saint Joseph’s Catholic church graveyard in Clifden town., County Galway where your private guide will discover the history of the church and the people buried in the graveyard.
What's Included
- Private guide
Additional Information
Step back in time to the early 1800s in Clifden town, located on Europe’s westernmost edge. This 1.5-hour private walking tour will immerse you in the story of two graveyards and the contrasting religions in Ireland at the time: Catholicism and Protestantism. With an expert guide, soak in the serene atmosphere as you explore headstones of notable Irish figures from the era. Learn about the town’s rich history and heritage, and enjoy captivating tales of rebels, poets, authors, founding fathers, and locals interred in the cemetery.
Tour highlights include:
- Graves of the D’Arcy family, founders of Clifden, in Christ Church.
- Various styles of grave markers.
- The grand tombs and stones of the Catholic Merchant Class in St. Mary’s.
- The gable wall of the old 1820s church.
- Possible famine burials.
Location
Christ Church Clifden
Church Hill
Car parking available in the church grounds and outside the church on the road alongside the church
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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