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Clochard B&B

Clochard is a family Bed and Breakfast at Spires Gardens, Galway - Pat & Helena Hanlon are your hosts. Spires Gardens was originally part of the O'Hara of Lenaboy estate. The house is part of a small development which is surrounded by a high wall and defence tower. The wall and tower dates back to the early 19th Century and would have been requisitioned by Lieutenant Colonel O Hara.

Accommodation

All rooms are en-suite and you will find hair dryer, Tea/Coffee facilities and T.V. You can also choose your breakfast from large selection on menu.

At Clochard all rooms are En-Suit with Cable Multi-Channel TV, orthopaedic beds, hair dryers clocks and tea and coffee facilities. Clochard is strictly non smoking and is open all year except Christmas.

Facilities

* Shower En-suite
* Central Heating
* Gardens
* Hairdryers
* Parking Facilities
* Tea & Coffee Facility
* TV in Bedrooms
* TV in Lounge

Nearby Facilities

* Angling
* Bicycle Hire
* Boating
* Entertainment
* Forest Walks
* Golf
* Horse Riding
* Pitch & Putt
* Pub Music
* Restaurants
* Tours
* Scenic Walks
* Shopping
* Swimming Pool
* Tennis Courts

Visitor Attractions

Clochard B&B is only a short distance from Galway's Ceannt Railway station and Kennedy Park. Galway's World famous Salmon Weir fishery, Cathedral and University are only a few minutes walk . Spires Gardens is also serviced by a regular bus service. Fishing, Golf, Horse riding are available locally. Information on walks and mountain walking is also available.

Tour operators collect passengers at house after breakfast each morning. Clochard are appointed agents for Aran Ferries and ferry trips can be booked from house premises. There are also two boat cruises of Lough Corrib that house can recommend. The Corrib Cruise which goes to Cong and the Corrib Princess which cruises the River Corrib and Lough Corrib.

Location

Home is only a few minutes walk from High Street, Quay Street., now famous for its fine Restaurants and Irish Pubs with traditional music. This area of Galway City if now known as the Latin Quarter of the City.