The Irish Stew

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Within the Village

The wild spirit of south Connemara, distilled and perfected.

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John and Sally McKenna
Oct 23, 2025
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Roundstone, The Village

Roundstone village is a shelter in south Connemara, shielded from westerly winds by the hills that loom behind the village, with a calm landing for vessels in Roundstone Bay. Alexander Nimmo designed the harbour which was built between 1822 and 1825. The surrounding landscape looks like it has narrowly escaped from the maw of a gl…

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