The Connemara Hostel is situated in one of the most picturesque regions in Europe. The hostel is located in the heart of the mountains of Connemara, and overlooking The Killary -  Ireland’s only fjord. read more >>>...

The Cliffs of Moher, dolmens, castles and caves are among the many exciting discoveries located near The Burren Hostel .The hostel is located in the village of Lisdoonvarna in the heart of one of Ireland’s most famous areas of natural beauty - the unique Burren region...read more >>>

Click through for a selection of walks in Connemara and in The Burren region, including way-marked walks, Irish Times series of walks, and some Sleepzone favourites.

Get your free copy of the new "The Burren" map at Sleepzone Hostels to plan your trip and check out the region's hiking trails. You can also download the map from TrueNorth Mapping's Website here or get the navigable version for your iPhone here.

Events & Festivals
Some of the highlights in the west this month include...

Galway Bike Festival

 15th - 23rd June

Galway Bike Week 2013 takes place this month, with cycling events all over Galway count. It is organised by the local authority, community groups, charities and cycling groups.  For More seewww.galwaycycling.org

 Galway Sessions

16th - 23rd June

The Galway Sessions Festival celebrates Irish folk and traditional music and the music Irish emigrants brought with them across the world. Events take place in the Town Hall Theastre and in pubs throughout the city with sessions planned in The Crane Bar, The King's Head, Tigh Choili’s, Taaffe’s Bar ,The Quays, Tigh Neachtains, and Monroe’s Tavern.
For more seewww.galwaysessions.com

Tour De Burren 2013

June 22nd

This year you will have a choice of 4 routes - 10km, 55km, 87km and 155km. All routes are variations on previous routes of the sportive. The 55km will take in the areas of  Corkscrew Hill, Lisdoonvarna (location of the Burren Hostel), Doolin and Black Head.

For more see www.tourdeburren.com