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New Express Bus Service between Galway & Dublin Airport: August 23, 2010
Shop Local Day: March 17, 2010
Sir Roger Moore Films in Connemara: March 11, 2010
Volvo Ocean Race 2012 to Finish in Galway Bay: March 11, 2010
Opening of Oughterard Anglers Wheelchair Access Facility: August 10, 2009
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Welcome to Oughterard

Connemara, Co. Galway, Ireland

Oughterard is a traditional village in the West of Ireland nestled beside Lough Corrib (the largest lake in the Republic), at the start of the Connemara Mountain Range and only 17km from Galway City- The City of the Tribes.

There is so much to see and activities to enjoy in Oughterard and it is also the ideal base from which to explore the wider area.

There is stunning scenery, exciting activities, high-class accommodation, intriguing history, invigorating outdoor activities and a thriving business community in Oughterard.

Online Shopping
Items Sent Directly from Oughterard
is here!

Our new on-line shop features Oughterard & Connemara products and artisan items locally produced. Please click here to visit our new shop.

Featured Shop

Louise Browne Ceramics

Louise is based in Oughterard and takes much of her inspiration from the natural surroundings. Many of her pieces are imprinted with fern, leaf and feather designs. She creates a wide range of items from vases to jewellery and wall hangings.

Click here to visit her store.

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Oughterard Tourism has been on-line for over 9 years now and we are delighted to announce that we have teamed-up with the Oughterard Business Association to offer even more information on the Oughterard area. They now have their own dedicated section of this site providing member information and contact details. By February 4th you will also be able to reach this site using: www.oughterardbusiness.com.

We hope you enjoy our newly refurbished site!
Please check out our new features.

Please click on the logos above for tourism or business information (logo coming soon), or you may use the top main menu to access any section no matter where you are on the site.