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Clós na Feirme

The Farmyard Development

In a prime position overlooking Lough Corrib and the surrounding Connemara mountain range, Clós na Feirme is a unique development of ten apartments in a traditional style development. The development is located close to the pretty fishing village of Clonbur (An Fhairche) which is situated in Galway’s Joyce Country area. The area has been awarded an ECO-LABEL for Cultural and Environmental quality.

This Historic location has managed to remain one of the West’s best-kept secrets, untouched by pollution or over exposure in the Media. This unique site was formerly part of the Estate of William Browne, 5th Viscount Mountmorris, and the layout of the development will remain identical to how it looked in its heyday in the 1880’s. (see History of the Farmyard).

The cottages will be finished in local stone, with the remaining old dwellings reinstated to their former glory. However, what is most remarkable about the development is the astounding view: One’s vision extends from the environs of Ashford Castle and Golden Bay in the east to the azure blue of the lake interspersed with the multitude of islands, looking southwards toward the green and yellow plains of Galway, and finally, westwards towards the beginnings of the dramatic Maumturk Mountain range, contrasting with the pretty, restful vision of Sorras, Peninsula in the background.

Finished to the highest standards, the apartments are constructed using concrete raft foundations with radon barrier and insulation. The floors are finished in either terracotta ceramic tiles, hardwood or softwood, and timber or beamed ceilings feature in living areas.

Roofs are finished with natural slate, and dormer openings feature over first floor windows with natural cut stone copings on gables, cills, lintel arches, corners and reveals.

Kitchens are finished in natural pine or sprayed finished with granite or tiled tops and matching presses.

Note: Final area of each unit may vary to suit localised construction details.

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General Specification for Clós na Feirme


The History of Clós Na Feirme

This was part of the estate of William Browne, 5th Viscount Mountmorris. Originally built in 1803, the "Farmyard" as it was known to the Landlords, was the core of activity in the Viscounts large estate. After his assassination in 1881 by the Fenians, the lands and buildings fell into ruin until 1997, when Mr. Holleran began its restoration. The views from the Farmyard are truly spectacular and in an area that remains unspoilt by the commercialism of today. It is locally regarded as a place of "Olde Worlde Grandeur" with mysterious playgrounds and now, finally, it is restored to the splendour it truly deserves.

Much work has been done to maintain the beauty of the craftsmanship of the 1800's, while bringing it to the levels necessary for today’s highest standards. Outside, the original Orchards, Gardens and Spring-Water Streams are being restored to their glory days - one can almost imagine themselves in long velvet evening-wear attending candle-lit dinners or taking long walks through the gardens, picking fresh fruit and flowers for the kitchens and parlours.

John Joe Holleran, the owner of Connemara Cottages is delighted to be finally realising his dream to restore the "old" Farmyard to its former glory.

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Clós na Feirme Official Open Day

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