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Introducing Cloghane
Cloghane (An Clochán) is another little piece of utopia hiding on the Dingle Peninsula. The village’s friendly pubs and accommodation nestle between Mount Brandon and Brandon Bay, with views across the water to the Stradbally mountains. If you don’t fancy scaling Mount Brandon, there are plenty of coastal strolls.
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On the last weekend in July, Cloghane celebrates the ancient Celtic harvest festival Lughnasa (713 8277; www.irishcelticfest.com), with events both in the village and atop Mount Brandon. In late August, the Brandon Regatta is a race in traditional currach canoes.
Cloghane has a tourist office (713 8137; May-Sep) opposite the church. Its roof had blown off at the time of research, but the villagers were fixing it. You can buy the Cloghane and Brandon Walking Guide (€4), with details of the trails you’ll see signposted, and Loch a’Dúin Archaeological and Nature Trail (€4) at the tourist office, or at accommodation in the village.
There is a post office in the village shop, attached to Mount Brandon Hostel.
The vacuum-silent St Brendan’s Church has a stained-glass window showing the Gallarus Oratory and Ardfert Cathedral.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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