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Fáilte go Cnoc Suain, tearmann chultúrtha i nGaeltacht Chonamara.
Welcome to Cnoc Suain, a cultural retreat in the Conamara Gaeltacht.Situated in an Irish/Gaelic speaking area, steeped in traditional music, song and dance. Cnoc Suain is also rich in the unique flora and fauna of the wild and beautiful Conamara landscape. Thatched and slate-roofed stone cottages, some dating back to 1691, and providing modern conveniences (discretely) for the comfort of our guests, exude peace, tranquility, comfort and ease. 2009 Ethical Travel Award WinnerInspired by the spectacular, ancient landscape which surrounds us, our philosophy at Cnoc Suain is to preserve this pristine environment, and to nurture the unique culture of Conamara Tearmann aoibhinn, fianaise ar stair na muintire, údar cultúrtha ar shaothar na nglúnta a bhí, lón anama dá bhfuil le teacht. 2007 Connemara Heritage Award WinnerCnoc Suain is a celebration of a unique place, its people and its heritage.
Conamara in the West of Ireland
Galway City, a 25 minute drive from Cnoc Suain, has many fine restaurants, pubs and cultural attractions.
"A place quite unlike any other, where Irish traditions are alive and kicking" Kevin Rusby, The Guardian.
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Programmes & Activities
Whether travelling independently or with a group, we offer many possibilities for you to connect with, explore and enjoy wondrous aspects of Irish culture, language and natural history, in the company of tutors, guides, musicians and storytellers, who share their expertise with enthusiasm. Programmes/Activities
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Where we areCnoc Suain is situated on the Conamara uplands, north of the coastal fishing village of An Spidéal, overlooking Galway Bay, the Burren,the Cliffs of Moher and the Aran Islands. You can view a map of our location here. View our 360° Tour
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Cnoc Suain listed as a green destination in the Guardian Green Travel Guide 2010. Jan
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Dordán, perform a distinctive and exciting mix of traditional Irish and European Music at the Byre St Theatre, St. Andrews, Scotland on St. Patrick's Day, March 17th, 2010. Nov
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Cnoc Suain has been judged third in the Ethical Travel Award section of the 2009 Guardian/Observer World Travel Awards Oct
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Ealaín na Gaeltachta in partnership with the Arts Council are organising a weekend of writing workshops for young Irish language writers with a flair for writing. |
For Irish Cultural Holidays in the West of Ireland please contact Cnoc Suain Cultural Centre using the contact details below.
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Cnoc Suain, An Spidéal, Conamara, Galway, Ireland. |
Tel: 091 555703
From Outside Ireland Call: + 353 91 555703 Email: You can view a map to our location here. |
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As Irish/Gaelic speakers, musicians, natural scientists, teachers and owners of Cnoc Suain, we invite you to join us on 200 acres of stunningly beautiful ancient landscape, overlooking mountains, lake and sea.
We are situated near the coastal fishing village of An Spidéal and are ideally situated for day trips to the Cliffs of Moher, the Burren ,the Aran Islands, west Conamara and County Mayo.
Engaging learning experiences in an atmosphere of warm hospitality, conviviality and fun. Get together with like-minded people.
Choose from our scheduled residential programmes and events, or allow us to devise a tailormade programme to suit you particular group. Ideal for Alumini or corporate gatherings. We offer one day and half-day programmes based on the cultural, natural and built heritage of Cnoc Suain and Conamara.
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