Includes: Clifden, galway, graveyard, Guided, historic church, history tours, Ireland, Private, Walking
Travel back in time to the early days of 1800s Clifden town, and learn about of the tale of two graveyards, two opposing religions in Ireland at the time, the Catholics and the Protestants. Available all year. Max 20.
Details
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:
- Graves of the D’Arcy family, founders of Clifden, in Christ Church.
- Different styles of Grave markers.
- The large tombs and stones of the Catholic Merchant Class in St Marys.
- The Gable wall of the old 1820’s church.
- Possible Famine burials.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
What's Included
- Private guide.
Excluded
- Tip or gratuity.
Please Note
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Not wheelchair accessible
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Meet point: Christ Church, Church of Ireland, Clifden, County Galway H71 VY80
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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!)
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Please arrive 10 mins before tour starts to meet guide.
- Stroller/pram accessible
- Public transportation nearby