Can you give me a suggestion for a place to spend 2 nights in Connemara? Also I plan to travel from there to spend 2 nights in Donegal Co. to see Inishowen Peninsula and surrounding areas. Would I need to spend one night on the road from Connemara to Inishowen Peninsula area to keep from having to make such a long drive at one time and if so, could you suggest a place? Also looking for a place for a 2 night stay in the Inishowen Peninsula area.
It really depends on what you want. I like both Clifden and Roundstone for different reasons. Clifden is larger and hence has more B&Bs, restaurants, pubs, etc. Roundstone is a cute little fishing village with beautiful views of the water but is a bit more off the beaten path. Although not officially in Connemara Westport is nearby and makes a good base. Tell me what you want to do and see and I will be able to help you choose one.
I don't have any personal recommendations of places to stay on the Inishowen Peninsula. However, Letterkenny would be a good base for doing a day trip there. You could drive from Connemara to Letterkenny in one day on the main roads. If you want to make a lot of sightseeing stops along the way you might consider overnighting somewhere en route.
Don't forget to look at my "Lodgings" page for suggested B&Bs, etc.
Thanks on Connemara. I think any of those places would work for us. We plan to make sightseeing stops from Connemare to Letterkenny so any suggestions on where to overnight along the way?