Private Guided Walking Tour of Omey Island in Connemara

Omey Island lies 600 metres offshore of the of the Aughrus peninsula and has a wealth of ancient history and stories from the past. Your local guide will walk you across to this tidal island and share its rich history and the stories of St Feichin’s sacred island. The ruins of Feichin’s Church, a medieval church built on a 7th century Christian settlement. The church is surrounded by the remains of a semi-sunken village that was devastated by the Famine. St Feichin’s Holy Well can also be found to the west. Fahy Lough takes up one third of the interior of the island The island is now largely abandoned, with some part-time residents during the summer months. In the mid 19th century it supported a population of over four hundred people who lived off the rich fishing around the island and from cattle raised on the fertile, lime-rich soils. It is now the main burial ground for this region, utilizing an ancient monastic burial ground associated with Brendan the Navigator.

Our experienced local guide will walk you across to this tidal island which lies off Claddaghduff in north west Connemara, County Gaway. The guide will walk you around this magical island explaining its fascinating natural and human history and show you the remnants of its past.

• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

• Private Guided Walking Tour of Omey Island in Connemara
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You guide contact details are John: +353 (0)85 113 0969
As this is a private guided tidal walk and tides times change daily, please contact your guide to confirm the time of walk that can be done on the day due to the tides.
Meeting location: Omey beach car park. At the Catholic Church in the village of Claddaghduff, County Galway take the small road that leads down to the beach, Travel approx 1 km and park at the Omey Beach car park. The guide will meet you there to start the walk.
Please arrive 15 mins before the start time.
Please bring comfortable walking shoes, warm layered, wind and rain proof gear as weather can be changable. Please bring own water and snacks,

Please be advised..

• This Tour is Provided by Ireland Wild Escapes.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Dublin.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.