Our graphic shows a Welsh Border Collie looking out over an expanse of mountainscape

We have cheated slightly here - the landscape shown is not Wales but Connemara, in the Gaeltacht heartlands of the West of Ireland. The photo is reproduced here with permission. It is one of a number of stunning landscapes available at the website Connemara.net

Another source of real celtic Irish products is An Spailpin Fanach

RENT AN IRISH COTTAGE!!

In the Gaeltacht region of Ireland, close to Lough Mask, Co. Mayo. Sleeps 4-5. Semi-detached cottage situated centrally in Tourmakeady village. 2 bedrooms, lounge, kitchen/diner, microwave/grill/oven, oil CH, bath and W.C. Bed linen supplied, not towels. Colour television. Ideal for touring and fishing. July & August: 380 Euros per week. Christmas, Easter & Bank Holidays: 250 Euros per week. Other dates: 200 Euros per week.
Enquiries:gorteen@iol.ie

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