Mairead and Dennis were lovely, lovely hosts. Mairead, whom I had been in touch with prior to our stay, responded promptly to my messages and provided clear directions to their home, which is filled with Dennis' beautiful paintings and has gorgeous views from their living room window (really, all their windows. The property is surrounded by lush greenery and flowers). Their dog, Winnie, was a welcome presence for this dog lover. They gave us tips, and a map!, of places to visit within driving distance and we ended up going to Killary Fjord upon their recommendation.
My only regret was that we had to leave after two nights and had jam-packed our days so we couldn't spend more time with Mairead and Dennis. Connemara was a highlight during our stay in Ireland and they contributed a big part to it. Clean and comfortable space, lovely hosts, and beautiful location. Highly recommended.