9. Some modern and ancient 'historical' bits of the Renvyle Peninsula, coastal 'light moods' in Connemara, Co. Galway

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An unusual 'headstone' in the graveyard at Renvyle Point.

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The ruins of the ancient medieval church at Renvyle Point and it contains a priests grave.

The ruins of Renvyle Castle (centre above, on right below) and some of the islands of the Connemara coast - fantastic views and we were staying in a cottage just down on the right of the picture.

Renvyle Castle was a three storey tower house, believed to have been built in the late 13th/early 14th century by the Joyce family, but it has been disputed that the origins of Renvyle castle trace to the O’Flaherty family. Legend has it that there was a wedding taking place of one of the Joyce’s at the castle, when it was interrupted by the O’Flaherty’s, a rival family, and all guests, except one, were massacred. The O’Flaherty’s are believed to have took over the castle thereafter. It is understood that Donal O’Flaherty and Grace O’Malley (Granuaile Ni Mhaille) lived in the castle (around 1546), until Donal was eventually murdered and Grace gave up the castle in order to seek revenge. It was recorded that the castle was later occupied by Miles MacTibbot in 1574. Although Renvyle castle is now in ruins, some architectural features can still be seen.

A bit of Connemara archaeology!

The five fingers prehistoric stones below Tully Mountain are over three thousand years old, probably a bronze age observation stone alignment for the setting of the solstice midwinter sun on Dec 21st - but what a view at any time of the year!

Stacks of good Irish peat-turf on the hills above the Renvyle Peninsula ....

.... which caused one of the few traffic hold-ups outside of Dublin! However, plenty for the passengers to admire and aid ones patience e.g. Tully Mountain (right) and wild flowers (left)!

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The 'light' moods of the Renvyle Peninsula, Connemara, Co Galway.

Whatever you think of Irish weather, its not as bad in the West of Ireland as you think, but it can change fast and the light and scenic effects are all part of the Irish experience!

The islands off Renvyle Point, you just cannot beat the sunsets in the West of Ireland.

A backdrop of the Connemara peaks for a grey day at Renvyle Beach on the Renvyle Peninsula in Connemara ....

... but the weather picked up later and the sun delivered a glorious day on this beautifully situated beach!

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Late afternoon at Renvyle Point, looking inward from the sea towards the Connemara Hills ....

.... and contrasting the evening light effects on the glacial deposits forming the deeply eroded cliffs.

Wonderful County Galway!

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Renvyle Peninsula, Connemara, County Galway, West of Ireland: The Renvyle Peninsula seems to be a well less known gem in the landscape of Connemara. Renvyle Beach is good, but limited parking and on the Atlantic side at Renvyle Point there is some excellent short pebble-beach-coastal walking. There are the remains of Renvyle Castle tower and an old church and graveyard with some interesting headstones!