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Clonalis House
Clonalis House in Castlerea, Co. Roscommon is the ancestral home of the O' Connors of Connacht. Please visit www.clonalishouse.com for more info.
What could be more inviting than a traditional cottage, glowing gently from within through its windows and doors to welcome you.
We recently undertook more renovation works at our cottages replacing 4 doors and in keeping with the character of the cottages we had traditional wooden bespoke doors made.
We love the charm of these tongue and groove panelled doors, half glazed with their green paint finish, in perfect harmony with the lush greenery that sounds the cottages. Such a delight to be able to walk out the door of your cottage and be greeted not by roads and busy commuters but trees and birdsong. The half cottage doors invite guests to let the cool summer breeze in. There's a quiet romance to our cottages that works its magic on visitors, whisking them away from the everyday....
We look forward to welcoming many more people through these doors in the years to come.
To secure a stay at our cottages contact [email protected]
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Living in an old house is an affair of the heart and the older the house the more in love you have to be.
There are uncertainties and architectural mysteries to be unravelled and interpreted and you can be certain that there will not be a straight line or a right angle.
A very old house makes very particular demands thus last year alongside every year since we returned home, we embarked on restoration works at Clonalis with craftsmen, the gatekeepers to valuable traditional skills of our past focusing on two very large chimneys above our entrance tower.
Living here is like being dropped in a pool of history that surrounds you and we feel lucky to have joined the people who have been sheltered by these heavy walls and hopefully there will be many more after us. Every generation has left its mark, even if only a little more wear on the scoop of a stone step or initials and dates scraped into lead or written behind wallpaper.
Like the layers of history in an old house the process of restoration is best described as “layers of stress and joy intermingled.” In truth the process is never entirely finished there is always a gutter to mend or another area to restore.
We are only passing through, a brief episode in the history of these venerable homes. The aim is to always leave them in better shape than we found them. And that is profoundly satisfying.
To read about our restoration journey at Clonalis last year please click the link here: bit.ly/43yAl8Q
Carol-Anne O’Conor Nash
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CLONALIS HOUSE TOURS
On a guided tour of Clonalis, visitors are invited to explore richly furnished rooms where a storybook of treasures await.
Let our guide take you on a 1,500 year old journey of history and the role the O’Conor family played in Irish political and social life down through the centuries.
Tours start June 21st Monday to Saturday and finish on August 31st . Tours start at 1pm and can be booked online on our website www.clonalishouse.com
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Fall into step with the gentle tempo of Roscommon. With the sun in your face take a trip to the scenic lakes near our cottages, whether you take a cold water dip in the morning that sets the tone for a day of adventure in the area or you watch the sun set as the water gently laps against your feet and the evening stretches into timeless contentment.
Roscommon, where summer holidays are embodied.
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With the landscape beginning to brim with life and the world aglow with the lushness of summer on the horizon, unstoppable now in its unfurling abundance.
Our cottage guests can make the most of Mother Nature’s merriest month, while the children make forts, catch golden rays tilting your face upwards soaking up the sun, awakening gently for an unhurried day of restorative rest and relaxation. Whether you get lost in a book or gather with people who fill up your cup, Clonalis is a celebration of life’s simple luxuries, a place for gatherings we remember.
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We are looking for an enthusiastic tour guide with an interest in history from June 21st to August 31st. A willingness to be flexible and enjoy public speaking is necessary. Prior training is provided.
Please email your curriculum vitae to [email protected]
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Delighted to receive our certificate at a ceremony recently for the HHI O’Flynn Group Heritage award that we won in 2022 in recognition of our continued restoration and preservation of Clonalis House, our home.
We would like to thank the Historic House of Ireland Association for protecting and supporting the huge heritage and cultural importance of Ireland’s historically owned homes and also @theirishaesthete for his involvement with the awards.
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“To describe my mum would be to write about a hurricane in its perfect power”
Maya Angelou
Celebrating all mothers and carers today.
#clonalishouse #mothersday #celebration
La Fhéile Pádraig Sona Daoibh
“I love that this morning’s sunrise does not define itself by last night’s sunset”
Steve Maraboli
We are devastated to have lost many trees from Storm Éowyn, especially our beloved ancient, majestic trees that are irreplaceable. (Many trees in this photo have sadly been lost) It is said that the older the tree becomes, the more vital to wildlife it becomes.
Capturing the sense of the place is a personal perspective, a land that we have lovingly cultivated for hundreds of years by generations of our family. Our woodlands with their ancient stories etched in bark offer a sanctuary amidst the whispering leaves, the gentle rustle of the trees and a connection to the tranquillity of nature.
Yet, as the clean up after the storm continues for many months to come, we are heartened by the quiet promise of lengthening light breathing warmth, revival and possibility into the days ahead. You can sense it, can’t you? Smell it in the daffodils, hear it in the bird song from dawn to dusk and feel it in the quick temperature changes from biting chill to teasing warmth allowing us to pause, a moment to reset and reframe.
Carol-Anne O’Conor Nash
“Trees are poems that the earth writes upon the sky”
Kahlil Gibres
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With restless branches shivering in the wind through a dim cloak of grey foggy skies the modest little snowdrop deserves more attention as they brighten up our winter and lift our spirits. Through sabres of sunlight, poking through cold earth they are joyful signs that nature is working its magic and Spring will come. They are a symbol of hope and a signal that winters icy grip on the land is loosening.
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The simple life ♥️
Happy Nollaig na mBan!
Becoming an adult is realising your mum was the holiday magic; the Christmas decorations, baking cookies, creating traditions, staying up late to watch Christmas movies.
It was always her ♥️
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The first fall of snow is not only an event but it is a magical event. You go to bed in one kind of world and wake up to find yourself in another quite different, and if this is not enchantment, where is it to be found?
J.B Priestley
Winter ❄️ a celebration of nature’s quiet beauty.
A little late but Happy New Years from all at Clonalis. We hope you had the joy and blessing of spending time with your nearest and dearest over Christmas. We hope you got to slow down and time was no longer measured but in the increasingly short intervals between mince pies gobbled and mugs of hot chocolate.
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Please note that The Suck Valley Way Walk through the Clonalis Estate will be temporarily closed from today until further notice in order to conduct essential forestry management.
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Is there anything for families to do nearby?
YES!
If you are planning a trip to our self-catering cottages this year or next year: Here are just a few of the family friendly activities nearby.
Which would your kids enjoy most?
⭐️ Lough Key Forest Park
⭐️ P Mac Kayaks
⭐️ Glendeer Pet Farm
⭐️ Baysports
⭐️Arigna Mining Experience
⭐️ Electric Bike Trails
⭐️ Shannon River Adventures
⭐️ Rathcroghan
⭐️ Strokestown House
⭐️ Knockvicar Alpacas
⭐️ Athlone Castle
⭐️ Viking Tours Ireland
Check for seasonal opening hours in advance. Explore our website www.clonalishouse.com for links to the below activities and also for more to do in the area.
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