Clifden

Clifden is a coastal town in County Galway positioned between the Twelve Bens mountains and the Atlantic Ocean. The settlement sits where the Owenglin River meets Clifden Bay, creating a waterfront setting that defines the town's geography.

John D'Arcy established the town in 1812 as a planned settlement designed to bring order and commerce to the region. This founding created one of the first modern towns in the Connemara area of western Ireland.

The annual Connemara Pony Show each August brings people together to celebrate and watch the regional horse breed compete and display their qualities. This gathering has become an important event where locals and visitors connect through their shared appreciation for these animals.

The Main Street serves as the town center with accommodations, shops, and dining options for visitors. From this location, travelers can easily explore the surrounding mountains, beaches, and villages of the Connemara region.

Near Clifden lies Derrigimlagh Bog, where Marconi operated one of the world's first radio stations in the early 1900s. The same area witnessed Alcock and Brown's aircraft landing in 1919 after flying across the Atlantic.