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Connemara’s capital and largest town

Clifden (Irish: An Clochán, meaning “stepping stones”) is a town on the coast of County Galway. Being Connemara’s largest town, it is often referred to as “the Capital of Connemara”. Clifden is one of the most picturesque towns in Ireland with a stunning location at the foot of the Twelve Pins Mountains, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean in the heart of the beautiful Connemara region. It is the largest town in Connemara, and one of the most precious jewels in Ireland’s scenic crown. Clifden is a vibrant thriving cosmopolitan town, and is undoubtedly the key to exploring the stunningly wonderful terrain of Connemara.

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