Clifden’s historic church graveyards walking tour. Galway. Private guided
Galway (Ireland)
Location
The tour visits the final resting place of people interred in both Christchurch, the Church of Ireland cemetery and Saint Joseph’s Catholic church cemetery in Clifden, situated on the most westerly edge of Europe. With your knowledgeable private guide, absorb the quiet atmosphere of the area as you discover headstones belonging to the interesting Irish characters of the era. Hear about the fascinating history and heritage of the town and entertaining anecdotes surrounding the rebels, poets, authors, historic founding fathers of the town and local people laid to rest in the cemetery.
Some tour highlights include:
1. Graves of the D'Arcy family, founders of Clifden, in Christ Church.
2. Different styles of Grave markers.
3.The large tombs and stones of the Catholic Merchant Class in St Marys
4. The Gable wall of the old 1820's church.
5. Possible Famine burials
What's included?
Exclusions
- Tip or gratuity
Please Note
- Stroller or pram accessible
- Public transportation nearby
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Meet point: Christ Church, Church of Ireland, Clifden, County Galway H71 VY80
- Car parking available in the church grounds and outside the church on the road alongside the church wall. Or public parking availlable in Clifden town and then walk up to the Church (Note: It is a steep hill to walk up!)
- Please arrive 10 mins before tour starts to meet guide.
What do I need to bring?
Please wear weatherproof walking shoes as grass around the graveyards can be wet.
Please bring warm, layered, wind & rain proof gear as weather can be unpredictable.
Meeting Points
Cancellation Policy
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