Clifden & Connemara to Celebrate 20 years since the historic re-enactment of Alcock and Brown’s epic flight

Clifden, Co. Galway – In July 2005, Mark Rebholz and Steve Fossett made history by retracing the legendary path of Alcock and Brown, completing a transatlantic flight from St. John’s, Newfoundland, to Clifden, Connemara, Co. Galway. Flying a faithful replica of the original 1919 Vickers Vimy, the duo paid homage to the aviation pioneers who […]

Public Consultation – Derrigimlagh to Kylemore Greenway

Notice from Galway County Council – 30th January 2024 Derrigimlagh to Kylemore Greenway Public Consultation 1 Galway County Council are inviting residents of the local area, members of the public and other interested parties to participate in a non-statutory public consultation on the study area, constraints and opportunities for the Derrigimlagh to Kylemore Greenway project. […]

2 Major New Extensions of the Connemara Greenway now firmly on the Cards

Connemara Chamber of Commerce welcomes the recent announcement (December 2021) and allocation of €3,050,000 towards the development of the Connemara Greenway. Connemara Greenway funding announced by Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII): Clifden to Recess:  €1,900,000 Derrigimlagh – Clifden – Kylemore Abbey:  €550,000 Galway to Moycullen: €600,000 The Chamber has for many years focused on getting a […]