| CONNEMARA COURSES
- Ballinaboy Studio, Clifden |
 Clifden...
has always been one of our most popular centres
with our spacious studio at Ballinaboy on
the Ballyconneely road, two miles outside
Clifden. The setting is idyllic: the Twelve
Bens behind us, circled by heathery bogs and
glinting lakes; the Coral Strand a few minutes
walk down the road; beyond, the Atlantic Ocean
fingered by rocky peninsulas sprinkled with
a pattern of islands. No time need be wasted
driving long distances to find subject matter.
Ballinaboy Studio is right at the centre of
the most paintable parts of Connemara.
Clifden, the ancient capital of Connemara,
is a small town of great character, made famous
by Yeats and Augustus John. Social and recreational
facilities are excellent. There is an excellent
18 hole golf course about four miles from
the Studio. Non-painting companions need never
be bored. Weather, alas, is not always dependable
so do pack some woollies, warm socks and sturdy
waterproof shoes. |
| Timetable |
| Each course commences on
Saturday at 7:00 PM with a punch reception
kindly provided by Abbeyglen Castle Hotel
- followed by dinner and a slide show. Non-painters
and non-residents are all welcome. Sunday's
class assembles at Ballinaboy at 10:30 AM.
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| Abbeyglen
Castle Hotel |
 We
are pleased to be able to offer you superb
accommodation at this renowned hotel, which
generously provides free use of all indoor
and outdoor facilities. Students who are not
staying in Abbeyglen may also have use of
the Hotel facilities, which include swimming-pool,
tennis-courts and games room, not to mention
the craic (fun!) in the bar.
For non-painting spouses or friends activities,
organised by Abbeyglen, include a walking
tour by Killary Harbour, a visit to the island
of Innisboffin and an exciting short sea cruise
on one of Connemara's most beautiful and spectacular
bays. |
Rates:
7 nights bed, breakfast and gourmet dinner
per person sharing - 580 Euro |
Abbeyglen Castle
Hotel
Sky Road
Clifden, Co. Galway
Ireland
Tel: +353 95 21201
Fax: +353 95 21797 |
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