Leenaun, Co. Galway, Ireland
Leenaun
Leenaun is a village at the edge of a fjord. Killary Harbour stretches between steep mountains, and boats cross the long inlet below them.
Recommendations
Landmark4.6/5
Killary Fjord Boat Tours
This boat tour follows Killary Fjord, with commentary on the landscape and local history. You pass mussel and fish farms along the water.
Landmark4.6/5
Killary Adventure Company
Landmark4.8/5
Killary Sheep Farm
Leenaun sheep farm with hand shearing and lambs to bottle-feed. Trained dogs herd sheep into a pen at the farmer's direction.
Shop4.5/5
Connemara Sheep and Wool Centre
Leenaun's sheep-and-wool center shows a short film before demonstrations of carding and spinning. You can try the techniques yourself, working wool by hand.
Landmark4.5/5
Aasleagh Falls
The Erriff River drops over a rocky ledge at this waterfall in County Mayo. A short trail leads to a viewing platform. From there, you can watch salmon leap up the falls.
Landmark4.8/5
Leenaun Hill
Landmark4.8/5
Killary Harbour Sunset Viewpoint
Letterbrickaun's roadside viewpoint looks across Killary Harbour, with mountains rising along both shores. Leenane sits beyond the water.
Shop4.6/5
The Forge
Wool-sweater gift shop in Leenaun, with local crafts and gifts. The shopkeeper shares stories and answers questions about the area.
Landmark4.7/5
Glanagimla Pier
Landmark4.9/5
Leenane Community Park
Culture4.8/5
St. Michael's Church
Culture5/5
St John the Baptist Church, Church of Ireland
Landmark5/5
Leenane Community Center
Landmark
DHL Service Point (Leenane Post Office)
Transport4.5/5
Leenane
Drink$$$4.7/5
Gaynor's Bar, The Field Bar
Leenaun's Field Bar served as the setting for the Irish film The Field. Outside, tables look across Killary Fjord.
Drink$$$4.6/5
Hamilton's Bar & Restaurant
Leenaun bar and restaurant near Killary Harbour serves oysters, mussels and seafood platters. A Geochron World Clock sits inside.
Eat$$$4.7/5
The Purple Door Café
Small café with homemade food, cakes and outdoor seats facing the Connemara landscape.
Cafe$$$4.6/5
Misunderstood Heron
Eat$$$$4/5
The 814 Restaurant & Bar
Stays
Stay4.7/5
Killary Lodge
Stay4.6/5
Leenane Hotel
This Connemara hotel has a restaurant serving dinner and breakfast. Guest rooms have views across the fjord.
Stay4.6/5
Otter Hostel
Stay4.5/5
Glen Valley House B&B
Stay4.5/5
The Convent
Victorian convent turned bed-and-breakfast, with a fire waiting in the sitting room.
Stay4.3/5
Killary Harbour Hostel
Stay3/5
Killary House
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