Aughnanure Castle and Connemara Day Tour: A Glimpse into Ireland's Medieval Past

Discover Ireland’s medieval past and rural heritage on a full-day Connemara tour. Explore Aughnanure Castle, enjoy a Sheepdog Show, and visit charming villages.

Duration: 7 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Aughnanure Castle - Visit this 16th Centurty Irish castle and learn about the part that it played during the time of English rule over the region. Hear tales of the notorious fighting O’Flaherty’s as you explore their castle which is still standing today, almost 500 years later…
    Admission included
    Please note this time is approximate
  • Maum
What's Included
  • Hotel pick-up (contact the operator directly at least 24 hours before the tour to request)
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Local Guide
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Connemara, Sheepdog Event, and Ancient Castle Day Trip - Discover the Best that Ireland’s West Side has to Offer
Enhance your Galway journey with our unique Connemara day expedition, meticulously planned to dive deep into the Irish culture and historical background.
Aughnanure Castle: Step back in history with an informative tour of this 16th-century…

Location
HYDE Hotel
Forster Street
We meet outside the HYDE Hotel, Forster Street, at 10.15am. Look out for the Lally Tours Team in their blue jackets!
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Breeanaw2024
Oct 10, 2024
FANTASTIC! - My mom and I spent 10 days in Ireland and I can honestly say this tour was probably my favorite part of the trip! Beautiful sights and our tour guide Michael was an absolute gem!! I highly recommend this tour company and this tour specifically, would totally take it again on our next trip because the sights and people are unbelievable!
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Cora_h
Oct 8, 2024
Wild and Beautiful - Perfect! - Great Guide with fun stories and history. The trip was pleasant, well timed, a great set of adventures and beautiful scenery. The sheep dogs were great and learning about Connemara was wonderful as well. We had stops to stretch our legs, feel the breeze and the driver was happy to help us find the best photos.
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Alyson_l
Oct 7, 2024
Dogtastic - The sheepdog demonstration was wonderful! Lots of talk of “The Quiet Man,” which would’ve been cooler if I’d seen the movie.
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Bonnie_b
Oct 3, 2024
Amazing Dogs - The highlight of our trip. The sheepdog demonstration was exceptional! Amazing to see a castle from the 15th century. Highly recommended.
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Sheiladoi
Sep 27, 2024
Michael is fabulous! - Michael was a fabulous tour guide, and the best driver! He was so knowledgeable and treated us like friends. We highly recommend this tour and Michael.
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Mary_c
Sep 26, 2024
Amazing experience - The beauty of the scenery was amazing. Michael did an outstanding job. He was knowledgeable, friendly and kind. Thoroughly enjoyed the experience.
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Dbrown46
Sep 23, 2024
Perfect small tour - We appreciated being 12 people in a small vehicle. I would never again use a large tour bus, Lally is family owned. Small vehicle was very comfortable. Our driver Shane was very pleasant. We went to the Castle and had a guided tour there by the site historian….excellent. We drove through amazing countryside. We stopped for a sheep dog exhibition which was very informative and out of the way. Lunch on our own in a tiny village. A stop in Cong to see the tiny charming village with abbey. A very enjoyable day without feeling like we in a vehicle all day. Easy access in central Galway. HIGHLY recommended for a pleasant calm experience,
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S8690nhnicolem
Sep 21, 2024
Wild and rugged Connemara - Micheal was such a lovely, caring man. He looked after us all so well constantly checking in on us. I really enjoyed listening to all his knowledge along the road. The castle was brilliant guided tour and the sheepdogs are must! All in all this tour is must do. Thank you Micheal for getting us from A to B safely and telling us all the wonderful facts along the road.
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Angelamiller2016
Sep 19, 2024
Fantastic Tour and Day - I cannot say enough about our Driver Michael, he was amazing. His head is so full of knowledge he was giving out information on the whole trip I wish I had recorded it as I don't think I retained everything. The whole day passed so quickly. The cafe which we stopped at was amazing for their food as well as souvenirs, The sheepdog demo was amazing even though it poured down with rain everyone enjoyed themselves. Michael even dropped us off right by our hotel as my husband had an injured foot. Thank you so much Michael.
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Monica_s
Oct 16, 2024
Great countryside experience! - This is a really nice tour! The sheepdog experience and castle are the highlights and make it worth the trip. The guide was very informative and the views of Connemara were spectacular - even on a rainy day.
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