Recess is a traditional stopping-off point on the way from Galway to the Loop. The village is situated on the edge of a beautiful fishing lake, Glendalough. The holy shrine of Mámean is nearby and is a perfect place to walk for both the beauty surrounding you and the sense of a bygone era.
The pitch and putt course in Recess is also worth a visit as you would be hard pushed to find a more scenic location for a game of golf. You will find all the supplies you need at the local shop, post office and petrol station and there is a great range of bed & breakfasts and self-catering accommodation in this area.
History
Recess is set beside Glendalough Lake and mountain scenery, it is a very scenic part along T he Connemara Loop . The Derryclare Lough stretches along the glaciated valley of Lough Inagh , dividing the Twelve Bens from the Maamturk Mountains . Recess is a well known angling resort and is famous worldwide for its green Connemara Marble quarries. The marble quarries can be found at the lower slopes of the Mountain ranges.
There is also a Shrine to St. Patrick in Recess called Mámean, people go for a pilgrimage here on the first Sunday of August every year.
A warm welcome awaits you at Cushlough House.On arrival relax and enjoy a tea or coffee beside the turf fire with breathtaking views of Glendalough lake. All rooms have bathrooms en-suite some with lake view others with a view of the mature garden surrounding the property. Located on the N59 - Galway to Clifden road. 5 minute walk to bar & restaurant, grocery shop, petrol station and craft shop. Extensive breakfast menu with traditional home baking. Evening meals arranged by request. Local amenities include hillwalking in Twelve Bens, angling and pitch & putt.
Glendalough Pitch and Putt
Terry and Rosie Joyce
Recess
Co Galway
Glendalough Pitch and Putt course is spectacularly set in the heart of Connemara. Overlooked by the 12 pins the course will appeal to people of all ages and abilities from beginners to professionals.There are 18 challenging holes on the course . We cater for groups and families alike and we provide Clubs, balls pencils and scoresheets.We are open sun up to sun down through the summer and winter!We are located 1km west of the village of Recess just off the N59. We are 20kms form Clifden and 60kms from Galway.
Come and have some fun and enjoy the fantastic scenery wile you are at it!.
Joyce's Grocery, Filling Station & Post Office
Tommie Joyce
Recess,
Connemara ,
Co. Galway
We are situated in the heart of Connemara in the village of Recess on the N59 overlooking Glendallough Lake and the Twelve Bens. The shop is located next to a small group of shops known as 'Joyces' in Recess. It's a Family run business with a Texaco petrol station, Post Office and Grocery Store. We are Lotto Agents and have a Wine licence; we also sell Newspapers and offer Video Rental. You can post your letters and postcards in our Post Office. We are suppliers of all animal feedstuff provide Coal and Briquettes, Cement, Wire, Stakes, and all farming supplies.
Michael Nee offers quality, reliable and efficient daily bus services between Galway & Connemara, stopping at several locations between Galway and Tully Cross, deep in the heart of Connemara. We also offer Private Tours and Bus hire throughout the county of Galway and in Connemara. We have a 24 - 53 seaters Coaches available. A journey on one of Michael's buses is more than a bus tour, its an interesting experience for locals and travelers alike. Janet of Italy states “it was much more than I expected of a bus driver and we arrived on time”.
Radharc Máméan is a small family run guesthouse. "Radharc Máméan" translates to "Máméan View", Máméan is mountainside place of pilgrimage dating back to the pre-Christian era. It forms part of the now infamous Western Way.
Situated just off the main road, Radharc Máméan boasts a tranquil setting with panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. Mrs. Joyce, the hostess prides herself on her home baking and evening meals are available of request. One is welcomed on arrival with light refreshments which often include homemade fruitcake and muffins. This accommodation is an ideal base for the tourist wishing to tour the Connemara Region.
