Niamh’s place is unusually well kitted out. The fixtures and fittings haven’t been skimped on. The location is a short stagger from the pubs ( and small supermarket) in Cleggan and it’s a very short drive out to the start of walks such as Cleggan Head and Omey Island ( checking the tide tables for the causeway to the latter). There’s also the ferry to Inishbofin from Cleggan but a choppy sea and, arguably, self inflicted fragile stomachs made us defer this experience until our next visit!
The house has excellent central heating when needed and a log burner for folksy atmosphere. Clifden is a 10-15 minute drive away and has a great mix of shops plus pubs and, at least in shoulder season, easy parking.
Niamh’s place is an excellent example of how hugely accommodation has improved in Ireland over the forty years I’ve been sampling it.