Driving through the countryside of Ireland, it is not unusual to see ruins scattered about like dropped toys. Luckily, Chris and Orla took it upon themselves to rescue this once ruined church and I would encourage anyone who stays to inquire about the restoration as it is an impressive story and certainly made us more appreciative of the hard work needed to repair historic sites. Chris and Orla were gracious hosts, from their freshly baked pastries in the morning to their map-provided directions and spot-on recommendations of where to eat and visit, we couldn’t have felt more welcomed. Though it is true that they are not located in a large town, the church is less than five minutes from the M6 which makes it a quick route to anywhere you would want to go. Honestly, after braving the tourist-filled streets of Galway, it was a relief to retreat to the church and its beautiful surroundings. The room was very spacious with simple colorful décor, a nice contrast to the natural stark grey of the exterior of the church. I greatly encourage anyone looking for a relaxing trip into the Irish countryside to not pass this one by.