Clifden’s historic church graveyards walking tour. Galway. Private guided
Description
The tour visits the final resting place of people interred in both Christchurch, the Church of Ireland cemetery and Saint Joseph’s Catholic church cemetery in Clifden, situated on the most westerly edge of Europe. With your knowledgeable private guide, absorb the quiet atmosphere of the area as you discover headstones belonging to the interesting Irish characters of the era. Hear about the fascinating history and heritage of the town and entertaining anecdotes surrounding the rebels, poets, authors, historic founding fathers of the town and local people laid to rest in the cemetery.
Some tour highlights include:
1. Graves of the D'Arcy family, founders of Clifden, in Christ Church.
2. Different styles of Grave markers.
3.The large tombs and stones of the Catholic Merchant Class in St Marys
4. The Gable wall of the old 1820's church.
5. Possible Famine burials
Included
Know before you go
Please wear weatherproof walking shoes as grass around the graveyards can be wet.
Please bring warm, layered, wind & rain proof gear as weather can be unpredictable.