Finnerty’s Mills & Museum 2026
Co. Galway
Glengowla Mines 2026
Buried beneath the Connemara Mountain lies a way of life long abandoned and almost forgotten just waiting for you to explore via a unique, guided, underground tour of Connemara's only show mine. The mine is noted for its rare and stunning octahedral crystals of fluorite and quartz.
Contacts
Address: Glengowla Oughterard Co. Galway H91 PX22 IRELAND
- Telephone: 00 353 872 529 850
- Email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
- Website: View website
Open Days & Times
Mid Mar-Oct Tue-Sat 1000-1700. Various Tours are available. Visit website or facebook for more details and advance booking.
Facilities
- Parking
- Refreshments
- Souvenir Shop
- Part disabled access
Glengowla Silver and Lead Mines are a remarkable and impressive example of how part of our valuable industrial heritage has been reclaimed, restored and transformed into an outstanding visitor attraction.
