Entry closed for 2012!
April 1st 2012
Maam Cross, Co Galway
Not long until April 1st!
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I had a very slow run due to a pre race illness but didn't mind as it gave me an excuse to have even more time on the lovely course and to chat to some of my fellow participants along the way. will have to come back next year to bury the demons!
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Thanks for a great day on Sunday, really enjoyable and very well organized. Overall the organisers did one hell of a job in organising this great event and as far as I'm concerned it was a fantastic day and I'll definitely be back.
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This was my first real run, and now I am totally hooked. I just wanted to thank everyone involved, and say that I can't wait for next years Full Marathon. Keep up the fantastic work.
Accommodation
Where is the best to stay for the RONHILL Connemarathon?
ULTRA RACE Participants - The Ultra Marathon starts from Maam Cross at 9am so we are urging you to book into Peacockes Hotel or one of the local B&B's in the area. There is a limited number of rooms in Peacockes so please book early at www.peacockes.ie.
Full and Half Marathon Participants - All other participants are advised to stay in locations that are easily accessed by the bus transfers as there will be no parking at the race starts. The only way to get to the race is via the participant buses which will run from Galway City, Oughterard and Clifden. Recommended accommodation partners for the RONHILL Connemarathon are
Peacockes Hotel, Maam Cross Connemara
Suitable Breakfast / Dinner selection for marathon runners, a Late check out for guests – with use of facilities after the marathon.
Double/Twin Room to include Full Irish Breakfast €149 per night
Single Room €99 to include Full Irish Breakfast
2 Nights B&B and 1 Evening Meal €318 Double/Twin Room
2 Nights B&B and 1 Evening Mearl €209 Single Room
Stay 2 nights get the third night free (breakfast extra)
As the hotel is closed for the winter, all enquiries should be directed to info@peacockes.ie
SPONSOR HOTEL
The Clifden Station House Hotel Clifden
Clifden Station House is a GREAT base for the Connemarathon:. Registration is available at the Hotel on Saturday from 5.30pm - 7.30pm (prearranged with Connemarathon Organisers)
All Buses depart and drop off directly at the Hotel's Front Door - Ultra Marathon Buses Depart @ 7.20 am, Marathon Buses Depart @ 9am, Half Marathon Buses depart @ 9.30am, Supporters Buses time 12 noon (times as of 2011)
The Clifden Station House is delighted to offer participants:
2 Night Package:
2 nights Bed & breakfast plus 1 evening meal for €169 euro per person sharing. Your Evening Meal can be used on Saturday Nights Pasta Party or Sundays Celebration Night.
Bed & Breakfast rate is €80 euro per person sharing per night.
Pasta Party - Saturday 31st March:
On Saturday, a delicious Pasta Menu will be served in the Station House Restaurant, with a selection of Salads, Pasta dishes (vegetarian option available) and Desserts for only €20 per person. Non-residents are very welcome - please call us and reserve your tickets now!
Celebration Night- Sunday 1st April:
On Sunday, celebrate the compleletion of the Connemarathon with a celebration dinner at the Clifden Station House hotel in Connemara. Non-residents are very welcome - please call us and reserve your tickets now!
www.clifdenstationhouse.com
SPONSOR HOTEL
Lough Inagh Lodge Hotel * * * * Connemara
Inagh Valley ~ Recess ~ Connemara
Stay in the Heart of Connemara & enjoy the old world charm of Lough Inagh Lodge. Just one mile from the start line of the Full Marathon.
Telephone: 00 353 95 34706
www.loughinaghlodgehotel.ie
email: Inagh@iol.ie
SPONSOR HOTEL
Pillo Hotel Galway
www.pillohotelgalway.com
Pillo Hotel ( formerly courtyard by Marriott ) is offering all our Connemara Marathon participants complimentary parking, free wi –fi throughout the Hotel, and access to Hotel Gym and Thermal Suite. Pillo Hotel will be featuring a comprehensive selection of suitable Marathon dining options on our daily specials and dinner menus.
2 Night Connemara Marathon Weekend Stay
Any 2 nights B&B with Dinner on one evening , complimentary access to our thermal suite in the Hotel Spa , Bottled Water in Room and € 139pps.
1 night Connemara Marathon Weekend Stay
1 nights B&B with dinner on one evening, complimentary access to our thermal suite in the Hotel Spa, Bottled Water in Room € 99pps
Full list of packages available on the website HERE
For further information please see www.pillohotelgalway.com
Nonaim Lodge B&B Oughterard
4 Star I.T.B. Approved Accommodation
Shannawagh, Glann Road, Oughterard,
Ideal location prior to and post marathon. Quiet and secluded, scenic lakeshore location amid idyllic scenery of mountain, lake and woodland.
Large spacious en-suite rooms with lake views, Twin, Double, Triple and Family (4 people) rooms available.
B&B Twin/Double Room (Twin Share) €36 per person
B&B Triple Room (3 People Sharing) €33 per person
B&B B&B Family Room (4 People Sharing) €29 per person
Carb Loading 2 Course Evening Meal 25 Euro per person
Email: info@fishingcorrib.com Phone: + 353 (0) 85 7364830 WEBSITE
Connemara Country Lodge Guesthouse
Delightful Georgian 10 bed Guesthouse with spacious bedrooms, 2 minutes walk from Clifden, on extensive grounds with large private car park. All bedrooms are en suite with TV, tea/coffee making facilities, telephones, safes and hairdryers.
Why not join Mary for an evening of traditional Irish music and song in her large lounge - a truly unique experience - as Mary is a well known performer.
Phone 00 353 95 22122
Web: www.connemaracountrylodge.com
Kinlay House Hostel Galway
The newly refurbished Kinlay House Hostel, ideally located in the heart of Galway City off Eyre Square. This hostel is a perfect base from which to explore the West’s famous attractions such as the landscapes of Connemara, Cliffs of Moher, The Burren and the world famous Aran Islands.
GREAT LOCATION HOSTEL IN GALWAY
Kinlay House Hostel is a very good base for the Connemarathon as it is within walking distance of bus pick up on race morning and is located in the middle of the city centre, close to shops, pubs, and all the attractions of Galway City. Rates will not be published online until the new year but it is advisable to contact directly at info@kinlaygalway.ie or
Tel: 00353(0)91-565244
www.kinlaygalway.ie
Dan O' Hara Farmhouse B&B
Lettershea Clifden Co. Galway
Telephone 095 21246
Email danohara@eircom.net
Website
4* B&B - Comfortable Beds, Power Showers, Free Wifi. Early Breakfasts & Late Checkout for Marathon Participants. On N59 Pickup Bus for Full Marathon passes by front entrance. 5 miles from Half Marathon bus pickup in Clifden.
Connemarathon Special: €38 per person sharing B&B
Foyle’s Hotel
Main Street, Clifden, Co. Galway
Telephone: 095 21801
Email: Info@foyleshotel.com
Website: www.foyleshotel.com
One of Connemara’s longest established hotels, owned by the Foyles for nearly a century. It is situated in the centre of Clifden and is the ideal base for exploring Connemara.
Room Rates:
2 Nights Bed and Breakfast with Dinner on One Evening
- €115.00 per person sharing
1 Night Bed and Breakfast - €45.00 per person sharing.
Single Supplement of €15.00 per night
Racecourse Lodge
Racecourse, Hospital Road, Clifden.
095 21738 - 086 0777783
E-mail :racecourselodge@gmail.com
Website:racecourselodgeclifden.co.cc
Racecourse Lodge is situated in a quiet scenic suburb of Clifden. Within 7-8 minutes walk from Clifden. All rooms are ensuite, spacious, with tv & hairdryer. Breakfast Menu & Tea/Coffee facilities.
Room Rates: €33.00 per person sharing
Single Occupancy €45.00
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Clifden Tourism Information - www.clifdenchamber.ie
Oughterard Tourism Information - www.connemarabegins.com
Making a Holiday out of it www.discoverireland.ie/west will help you plan your holiday to ensure that you see and experience the true beauty of the West Coast of Ireland.
Group Bookings - Tour operators please contact angela@proactive.ie
