Recess

Recess sits in the heart of Connemara along Lough Nafooey's shores, with the Twelve Bens mountains rising dramatically to the south. It's about 25 kilometres from Clifden on the R344, or 70 kilometres from Galway city via the N59 through Oughterard and Maam Cross. The narrow, winding roads need careful driving. Around 6 public fast chargers serve the area for electric vehicles, though you'll want to plan your stops in this remote part of County Galway. Don't miss Joyce Country Sheepdog Demonstrations, where you can watch Border Collies work the slopes above the lough using traditional Irish herding methods.