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In the News (Sat 28 Nov 09)

  
  Ballyconneely, Connemara, Ireland. Location of Town and Country Cottages' holiday homes.
Ballyconneely lies at the neck of a peninsula which is lined with beautiful beaches.
Ballyconneely was the seat, from the 14th century, of the "Ferocious" O'Flaherty family.
Attractions around Ballyconneely include Roundstone Bog to the east, the Derrygimla bog to the north near Ballinaboy, where Alcock and Brown crash landed in 1919 (also site of the First transatlantic wireless transmission station built by Marconi in 1905), and an 18 hole golf course at Aillebrack to the west.
www.townandcountrycottages.com /ballyconneely.html   (248 words)

  
 City & Regional Guide
Ballyconneely has also been to the forefront historically over the years.
Today, Ballyconneely is home to a thriving community, while three miles to the east is Roundstone Bog, a vast and tranquil expanse of moor, lake and stream teeming with wildlife and rare plants.
This is an area of bogland, forest and lakes, dominated by the towering quartzite peaks of the Twelve Bens Mountains.
www.golftravelireland.net /destguide/conmara.asp   (1569 words)

  
 Connemara Ireland - Ballyconneely
Ballyconneely, 10 km south from Clifden, and the entry point to the Errismore Peninsula, is an ideal place from which to explore the many fine beaches, some with coral strands, situated along the nearby Ballyconneely and Mannion Bays.
Situated on the isthmus between Ballyconneely Bay and Mannin Bay, 14 km from Roundstone.
Ballyconneely is a small village in the west of the Connemara region, County Galway, Republic of Ireland.
www.connemaraireland.com /ballyconneely   (196 words)

  
 Connemara Tourism - Ballyconneely Ireland
The peninsula is virtually ringed by beaches - from the Coral Strand at Derrygimla, west and north to Knock, Mannin, Dunloughan and Truska, and east and south from Keeraunmore, Aillebrack, and Ballyconneely Bay to Calla, Dolan and Murvey.
Ballyconneely has been to the foreront in many historic projects and events.
Ballyconneely is also renowned for its breeding of the world famous Connemara Pony, with numerous home and overseas champions being produced here.
www.connemara-tourism.org /regions/ballyconneely.html   (627 words)

  
 Michael O'Toole - Auctioneers & Valuers
A spacious nine bedroom B & B property with large chalet situated at the edge of Ballyconneely village and within a stroll of mannin bay and its beaches — ideal opportunity to acquire a large family home / investment in a prime area of connemara.
Mannin Lodge’ is a family run B&B property situated at the edge of Ballyconneely village and within a 10-minute drive of Clifden the capital of Connemara.
Ballyconneely with its shops, pubs, school and church, is only a half mile away, while the regional capital of Clifden with banks and a larger selection of shops is only five miles away.
www.michaelotoole.ie /admin/res_properties1.asp?ID=321   (582 words)

  
 Annerfield House Emlaughmore Ballyconneely - Home
Annerfield House, Emlaughmore, Ballyconneely is located in Connemara, County Galway, on the west coast of Ireland.
Ballyconneely is lined with beautiful beaches, for both surfing and fishing.
Described as a ‘hidden gem’, the 27 hole course is largely underplayed, and has been aptly described as “a perfect reflection of the austere beauty that is the world of Connemara”.
www.annerfield.com   (241 words)

  
 Galway Advertiser | galwayadvertiser.ie | galwayadvertiser.com
Cllr Josie Conneely told the Galway Advertiser that, while he and his 18-year-old son Joey managed to remain calm during the hour-long ordeal, his was fearful for his son when the criminals discussed taking the young man with them to help access the safe in Cllr Conneely's Clifden pub.
Further, unsuccessful attempts were made to withdraw cash from the account, with the raiders using an ATM in Charlestown, Co Mayo at 4.50am, and in Donegal town at around 6am, but the cards had been cancelled at this stage.
Gardaí are appealing to people who may have seen the raiders, in Clifden, Ballyconneely, Oughterard, or Claregalway in the early hours of Monday to come forward.
www.galwayadvertiser.ie /dws/story.tpl?inc=2002/02/23/news/29229.html   (770 words)

  
 O`Brien Auctioneers
The peninsula is virtually ringed by beaches - from the Coral Strand at Derrygimla, west and north to Knock, Mannin, Dunloughan and Truska, and east and south from Keeraunmore, Aillebrack, and Ballyconneely Bay to Calla, Dolan and Murvey.
Ballyconneely is also renowned for its breeding of the world famous Connemara Pony, with numerous home and overseas champions being produced here.
Three miles to the east, there is the Roundstone Bog, a vast expanse of moor, lake and stream, teeming with undisturbed wildlife and rare plants, an area which is almost haunting in its serene tranquility, especially in the early morning and late Summer evenings.
www.obrien-auctioneers.com /ballyconn.php   (246 words)

  
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Planning permission was refused by Galway County Council for four reasons, relating to traffic, car parking, the impact on an adjoining protected structure and excessive scale and bulk of the proposed development.
The Ballyconneely Road (R341) is a relatively narrow road and incorporates a number of acute bends to the east and west of the site.
In relation to visibility sightlines it is considered that the proposed entrance will have a visibility distance of 50 metres to the west of the junction and 45 metres to the east.
www.pleanala.ie /REP/211/R211478.DOC   (4194 words)

  
 Connemara Golf Club - Top 100 Golf Courses
Connemara is located on the rugged, tranquil and unspoilt Atlantic coastline at Ballyconneely, situated on a peninsula, jutting into the Atlantic between Clifden to the north and Roundstone to the south.
Ballyconneely is also renowned for its breeding of the world famous Connemara Pony.
According to folklore, the breed originated as the result of a Spanish shipwreck.
www.top100golfcourses.co.uk /htmlsite/productdetails.asp?id=129   (656 words)

  
 House for rent County Galway. Private holiday home - County Galway House for rent   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Ballyconneely is a smaller village, three miles in the other direction and has an 18 hole championship golf course.  Calla beach is about 5 minutes walk and has beautiful white sand and is very secluded.
Ballyconneely lies at the neck of a peninsula which is lined with beautiful beaches.
Attractions around Ballyconneely include Roundstone Bog to the east, the Derrygimla bog to the north near Ballinaboy.
www.villarenters.com /villas/county-galway-villa-to-rent-4167-sum.asp?rag=13080Y&rcam=4167   (563 words)

  
 Amenities   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Come to Ballyconneely for a relaxing holiday, away from the routine of everyday life.
Ballyconneely is situated on the west coast of Connemara, between Clifton and Roundstone and combines the mystique and charm of Ireland's most picturesque countryside with the best of tourist amenities.
Ballyconneely is a traditional fishing village, and offers an opportunity to feast on the local seafood, served in many of the restaurants.
www.connemaracoastguardhol.com /amenities.html   (182 words)

  
 Galway Rural Development - www.grd.ie
Ballyconneely, 10 km south of Clifden, is the entry point to the Errismore Peninsula and an ideal place from which to explore many fine beaches.
The village of Ballyconneely is located about and on a narrow stretch of land between Mannin Bay and Ballyconneely Bay.
Ballyconneely has a fine championship links course and the fishing enthusiast can hier boats and tackle in the village for deep-sea angling.
www.grd.ie /community.php?topic=53   (480 words)

  
 Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs - Bealtaine   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Speaking at the launch Minister Ó Cuív said that he was pleased that the communities in ten locations including Boyounagh, Co Galway and Kilkelly, Co Mayo, as well as Ballyconneely now have access to the new kiosks and he hoped they would prove useful and easy to use.
Ballyconneely Post Office has been in the McWilliams Family for almost 40 years.
The late Winifred McWilliams ran the office until her son Tom was appointed in 1997 and he continues to run the post office business alongside his brother John's retail business.
www.pobail.ie /ie/PressReleases/2003/Bealtaine/htmltext,3344,ie.html   (392 words)

  
 Ballyconneely in County Galway: self catering holiday cottages
Ballyconneely in County Galway: self catering holiday cottages
A superb cottage, one of a cluster of 17 stone cottages on 18 acres of land by a picturesque lake setting in the heart of Connemara.
It is only 1km from the nearest sandy beach and 0.5km from the local village - Ballyconneely.
www.cottageguide.co.uk /fuchsia   (154 words)

  
 Clifden Real Estate - Your Property Specialists in Connemara
Property for sale in Moorneen,Cleggan, on approximately 1 acre.Planning permission has been granted for the extension and alteration of the existing dwellinghouse.Property is close to the beach with wonderful views of of Sallerna bay and is convenient to the beautiful fishing village of Cleggan.
New three or four bedroom cottages situated in an extremely scenic area surrounded by magnificent views of Ballyconneely Bay and the Twelve Bens.Houses are very spacious throughout and finished to a very high standard.
A family oriented holiday village safe for children.Convenient to beaches., pony trekking and the Connemara Golf Club.Off the main road and close to both Ballyconneely village and Roundstone.
www.clifdenrealestate.com   (163 words)

  
 National Directions
Roundstone (practical courses) and Ballyconneely (theory courses) are both about 50 miles from Galway City.
As you arrive in Ballyconneely, you need to branch right directly after Keogh's Pub.
We are in the same area as the Connemara Smoke House.
www.serioussailing.com /national_directions.htm   (151 words)

  
 Connemara Golf Club - Ballyconneely, Co. Galway, Ireland   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Connemara, or Ballyconneely Golf Club, as it is also known, is located between the Twelve Bens Mountains and the Atlantic Ocean, in one of the most splendid settings imaginable.
This may be explained in part by the invigorating scenery but is more likely down to the demands imposed by the back nine holes in particular.
From a tight dogleg opener, through a treacherous par 3, 6th, to a roller coasting closing nine holes, this links is a delight to behold.
www.golftravelireland.net /courses/course.asp?courseID=84   (538 words)

  
 Connemara
In rural Ireland houses belong to townlands rather than to nucleated villages, and are widely scattered over the landscape.
Ballyconneely village itself turned out to be little more than a crossroads with a pub and store (‘Yes!
The rest of us sauntered down the lane in spits of rain to Bunowen Pier and Ballyconneely Smokehouse, where we bought marinated gravadlax and picked up lemon-yellow shells on the shore.
www.christophersomerville.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk /Connemara.htm   (1408 words)

  
 Welcome to Keoghs and Murlach Lodge, Connemara, Ireland
Ballyconneely lies near Clifden, along the coast road, and is a gateway to some of the finest beaches, stunning views, and dare we say it … best golf in the west … or Ireland some would say!
No request is too small, and we will be delighted to answer any queries you might have about the area, or what activities we would recommend, or when is best to visit…although, we will tell you that it is always the best time to visit.
So when you are coming to Connemara, be sure and mark Ballyconneely on your list of places to visit, and let us help make your trip, whether you are staying with us, or in the area, one to remember.
www.keoghs-murlachlodge.com /index.html   (263 words)

  
 Ireland West - Things to Do Individual Search Result   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
This is the 26th year of the Ballyconneely Pony Show.
The Show is set in tranquil Connemara, and breeders and ponies come from far and near - there were over 340 entries last year, second only to the Clifden Show.
There is also a good showing of cattle and sheep in the area, with many ponies being sold on the day.
www.irelandwest.ie /individual_results.asp?sID=60778   (194 words)

  
 Connemara.net RoboSearch   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Ballyconneely, by Kevin Nee · Send someone a Postcard using this photo.
Swans near Ballyconneely, in memory of Martin (Hennessy) by Maureen Dowd
Ballyconneely Post office by stockport celia (Geneology and Friends Dept.)
www.connemara.net /search/index.aspx?searchTerm=ballyconneely   (298 words)

  
 Irish Vacation Rental self catering holiday home at Galway Ireland
Ballyconneely is a smaller village, three miles in the other direction and has an 18 hole championship golf course.
Calla beach is about 5 minutes walk and has beautiful white sand and is very secluded.
Attractions around Ballyconneely include Roundstone Bog to the east, the Derrygimla bog to the north near Ballinaboy.
www.irishvacationrental.com /index_files/calla.htm   (362 words)

  
 Travel Ireland - Irish Tours, accommodation and activities guide
The low lying area of Ballyconneely lies exposed to the Atlantic waves.
In sharp contrast the rocks and craggy islands off the western tip of Ballyconneely have threatened many passing boats and fishermen in the area.
The location of a lighthouse at Slyne head in 1863 has given a safe passage to many and ben a friendly light in the night sky to the surrounding areas.
www.irishabroad.com /Travel/ireland/west/galway/towns.asp?id=697   (130 words)

  
 Matt O'Sullivan Auctioneers   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
A five bedroom residence located on the Ballyconneely - Roundstone Road, this property is in excellent condition throughout and enjoys panoramic views of the Twelve Bens, lake, and the surrounding countryside.
This property is a short drive from Ballyconneely village, Connemara Championship Golf Links, beautiful sandy beaches and the renowed fishing village of Roundstone.
The property is adjacent to a large beach and is convenient to Ballyconneely village, Connemara Golf Links, pony treking and angling, making it an ideal holiday home.
www.mattosullivan.com /clifden/cresprop.htm   (3689 words)

  
 Ballyconneely Hotels - Mannin Bay Hotel - Irish Hotel Network Galway
Book Direct with Ballyconneely Hotels - Best Internet Rates, last minute and Special Offers visit the Irish Hotel Network, the accepted source for comprehensive information on Ireland Hotels.
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Set two minutes walk from the village of Ballyconneely, a mere six miles from the equally beautiful Dogs Bay in Roundstone.
manninbay.com   (673 words)

  
 County Galway Things To Do - Travel Guides - VirtualTourist.com
Ballyconneely is a small village, south of Clifden, where Captain John Alcock and Arthur Whitten Brown landed on june 14th, 1919, after their flight from Newfoundland / Canada with a Vickers Vimy plane.
At the Marconi Wireless Telegraph Station in Ballyconneely the first Transatlantic wireless telegraphy was sent in 1907 to Cape Breton in Nova Scotia / Canada.
Directions: Ballyconneely is a small village, situated about halfway between the villages Roundstone and Clifden.
www.virtualtourist.com /travel/Europe/Ireland/County_Galway/Things_To_Do-County_Galway-R-2.html   (1045 words)

  
 Ballyconneely County Galway - Ireland Travel and Accommodation Guide
A small village between Ballyconneely and Mannin Bay.
This area is renowned for it's beautiful sandy beaches along the Atlantic ocean including the beautiful Coral Strand.
Ballyconneely has plenty to offer the visitor, fishing, touring Connemara and unspoilt landscape.
www.irelandview.com /galway-ballyconneely.php   (153 words)

  
 Holiday House in Galway, Ireland - Property Number: 1779
The house is located three miles from the beautiful village of  Roundstone, which has several restaurants shops and pubs.
Ballyconneely is a smaller village, three miles in the other direction and has an 18 hole championship golf course.  Calla beach is about 5 minutes walk and has beautiful white sand and is very secluded.
The Locality There is a par 72 golf course at Ballyconneely.
www.holiday-rentals-world.com /view_property.asp?AdID=1779   (527 words)

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