Doogort (Dugort) 135 km from Galway: Very comfortable detached house Glenvale Cottage, surrounded by fields, on the outskirts, in a quiet position, 1 km from the lake, on a side street. For shared use: natural garden. Parking by the house. Shop 4 km, grocers 2 km. Sandy beach 1 km, golf course 11 km. Please note: car essential. Situated in the north of the island, not far from the former holiday home of Heinrich Boells where he wrote his famous Irish Diary. Sea and blue flag sandy beach. Outdoor adventure centre approx 5 km. Sea fishing and archaelogical summer school 7 km. Pub and restaurant, in season only, 1 km. Ideal position to enjoy the beautiful sights of the island, hill walking and fishing.
Housing: 4-room house on the ground floor, very comfortable and modern furnishings: living room with open fireplace, TV, video and electric heating. 1 room with 1 double bed and shower/WC. 1 room with 1 double bed. 1 room with 2 beds. Kitchen (4 hotplates, oven, dishwasher, micro wave) with dining table. Bath/shower/WC. Electric heating. Patio. Nice view. Facilities: washing machine, dryer. Please note: only 1 dog accepted. TV only eng.
Achill Island: Achill is Irelands largest island, situated off the west coast of Co. Mayo. It is separated from the mainland by a narrow strip of sea, which is now bridged and open to motor traffic. Achill offers some varied and wild scenery, with mountains, open moorland and dramatic cliffs. Keem Bay is regarded as one of Europes best beaches and to the south the famous Atlantic Drive has some dramatic coastline. There are lots of archaeological remains to visit on the island and one of the biggest attractions is the Deserted Village, situated on the slopes of Slievemore Mountain. Activities available include: swimming, windsurfing, canoeing, fishing, golf, diving, hillwalking and cycling. 47 km from Castlebar. Galway 119 km. Rosslare 365 km.