Emlaghmore Lodge

is a small secluded 19th century fishing lodge in County Galway, just off the coast road between Roundstone and Clifden, and near the village of Ballyconneely with its championship links golf course, in a wild and beautiful part of west Connemara. The lodge looks out over its own little river towards the famous Twelve Pins, the main mountain range in Connemara. Between the river and the mountains is the Roundstone Bog, a famous conservation area and a haven for otters, birds of prey and unusual and interesting plant species. Behind the house is the Atlantic Ocean, with seals, rocky islands and sandy beaches.

Emlaghmore Lodge has been the holiday house of the Tinne family for more than 80 years; several years ago it became their permanent home, and, more recently it was opened to guests. The house is furnished with antiques, family portraits and memorabilia from the family's long involvement in trade with Demerara in the West Indies. The bedrooms are all beautifully appointed and comfortable, with good views of mountain, lake, river or sea.

In former years the owner, Nicholas Tinne, was the proprietor and sometimes chef of Snaffles, Dublin's best known restaurant of the 1970s; famous for its game and fish dishes and for its superb wine list. Together he and Janet Coveney carry on this tradition at Emlaghmore Lodge today, using local Connemara produce with great skill and imagination.

This, the most westerly part of Ireland, has long been renowned for its dramatic landscape of mountain, sea and sky, which can be experienced at its best in the nearby Connemara National Park. There are other attractions too. The Aran Islands and Inishbofin are well worth a visit, as is the bustling town of Clifden, Kylemore Abbey and the Killary, Irelands most famous fjord. The pretty harbour village of Roundstone, with good restaurants and pubs, is only six miles away, and there are golden coral beaches and snow-white beaches of foraminifera, whole microscopic shells, quite beautiful and very rare. Local activities include fishing, sailing, golf, horse riding, surfing, painting and hill walking.

Emlaghmore Lodge is an idyllic and peaceful holiday location only a few yards from the sea. When you stay here you can do just as much or as little as you like.


Directions:
From Roundstone take the R341 (NB. R 341) for six miles and turn inland at large two-storied white house with gables, 100 yards south of a wide stone bridge. The gate is on the right 100 yards up the lane.