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FACT SHEET
Derrigimlagh Discovery Point
Derrigimlagh-Discovery-Point-Fact-Sheet
Fact Sheet – Derrigimlagh Discovery Point
BROCHURE
Derrigimlagh Discovery Point
Brochure – Derrigimlagh-Discovery-Point
Brochure – Derrigimlagh Discovery Point
Video about Derrigimlagh
Latest News & Updates about Derrigimlagh
Derrigimlagh Discovery Point Celebratory Opening
18 September 2016
Celebratory opening of Derrigimlagh Discovery Point – September 2016 September 16th 2016 saw the celebratory opening of the Derrigimlagh Discovery Point known locally as the ‘Marconi Site’. A guided walk was given by archaeologist Michael Gibbons and engineer Shane Joyce. With over 300 in attendance and favorable weather, the 3 hour guided was great success. Images: Terry O’Toole/Love Connemara Derrigimlagh Discovery Point Images: Pat Moore/Failte Ireland/Wild Atlantic Way
Public Consultation – Derrigimlagh to Kylemore Greenway
31 January 2024
Alcock & Brown Community Derrigimlagh Events Greenway Infrastructure Marconi Meetings Projects Tourism Wild Atlantic Way
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. Your participation in this consultation is important, and we value any feedback which you think should be reviewed by the Project Team to help inform the development of the project. To facilitate this, an in-person public consultation event will take place at Clifden Station House Hotel, Galway Road, Clifden, H71 AK52 on Tuesday 6th February 2024 from 12:00pm to 8:00pm. Maps and documents will be on display and members of the Project Team will be available to discuss any queries or concerns regarding the project. A project website has been developed, derrigimlaghtokylemoregreenway.ie, where all project information, including the maps and documents on display at the in-person public consultation event, can be accessed. A questionnaire is also available on the website, providing you an opportunity to have your say on the project. Please submit your views and feedback online or send by post or email on […]
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Overview of Derrigimlagh
Download Derrigimlagh Factsheet hereThe Derrigimlagh Discovery Point is a 5km signposted looped walk through the boglands at Derrigimlagh located on Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way and close to the town of Clifden in Connemara, Co. Galway. The site is of major historical significance with two early 20th century events taking place at the location; the first being the transmission of the first commercial transatlantic message; the second being the landing of first non-stop transatlantic flight.
Quick Facts
- A 5km signposted looped walk
- In 1907, Guglielmo Marconi transmitted the first commercial transatlantic wireless message
- After taking off from Newfoundland, John Alcock and Arthur Whitten-Brown landed here in 1919 completing the first non-stop transatlantic flight
- The first commercial transatlantic wireless transmission was sent from Derrigimlagh in 1907
- On the 15th June 1919, the first non-stop transatlantic flight landed here
- In September 2016, the site was opened to the public as a 5km signposted looped walk
- Derrigimlagh is part of one of the most magnificent wetland environments in Europe as it has a blanket bog (peatlands) providing a rich biodiversity of species
- The site has archaeology, dating back over 6,000 years
- Derrigimlagh is one of 15“Signature Discovery Points” of the Wild Atlantic Way and is must-see sights along Ireland’s west coast.
Opening Hours
Open 24 hours a day / 365 days per year
On-site facilities/amenities
- Parking
- Information points along the route incorporating weather shelters
Accessibility
- On foot
- On bikes
- Vehicle parking in the main carpark only.
Location & Directions
Directions: Derrigimlagh is located 4.3 kilometres south of Clifden on the R341. From Clifden take Ballyconneely Road. Go over 3 bridges and it is on your left.
GPS: 53.461723,-10.0235235
Address: Derrigimlagh, Clifden, Connemara, Co. Galway, Ireland
Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/AGff6rR9tAM2
Marketing
Brochure https://www.connemarachamber.ie/derrigimlagh
Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dyLvfe1P2nI&t=5s
Images https://www.connemarachamber.ie/derrigimlagh
Websites: https://www.connemarachamber.ie/derrigimlagh http://www.wildatlanticway.com/directory/signature/derrigimlagh-bog/342/
Contact
https://www.connemarachamber.ie/derrigimlagh
Other information
Close-by on the Errislannan Penninsula is an aeroplane wing shaped memorial to Alcock and Brown. Location: 53.467146 N 10.032487 W https://goo.gl/maps/A4BRGLo81252
In the press
Revamped Derrigimlagh Discovery Point opened – http://www.galwayindependent.com/business/topics/articles/2016/08/03/4124263-revamped-derrigimlagh-discovery-point-opened/
Wild Atlantic Way ‘just starting’, as €2.3 million attractions announced – http://www.independent.ie/life/travel/ireland/wild-atlantic-way-just-starting-as-23-million-attractions-announced-34922206.html
Minister Officially Opens Revamped Derrigimlagh Discovery Point – http://www.failteireland.ie/Footer/Media-Centre/Minister-Officially-Opens-Revamped-Derrigimlagh-Di.aspx
Hard work pays off as Marconi site opens – http://connemarajournal.ie/hard-work-pays-off-marconi-site-opens/
Boost for Connemara tourism following launch of Wild Atlantic Way discovery point – http://connachttribune.ie/boost-for-connemara-tourism-following-launch-of-wild-atlantic-way-discovery-point/
Developed by
This project has been supported by Fáilte Ireland and Galway County Council in association with the Connemara Chamber of Commerce.