Gleann Treasna
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Gleann Treasna is a Fáilte Ireland approved 3-star b&b in Ballynahown, on the Galway coast, listed on Fáilte Ireland’s official register of quality-assured accommodation. It is a smaller, owner-run house of 3 rooms, the kind of place where you deal with the people who actually run it.
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A Gaeltacht fishing village strung along the Connemara coast road, with a working pier that still sees the last of the Galway hookers.
Ballynahown, or Baile na hAbhann, sits on the R336 Connemara Coast Road roughly 31km west of Galway city, between Spiddal and Costelloe. It is an Irish-speaking Gaeltacht village, home to the headquarters of the Irish-language broadcaster TG4, and the coastline here has the quiet, working character of a fishing community rather than a resort.
The pier is the heart of the place, a spot to watch the distinctive red-brown sails of traditional Galway hookers and look out across Galway Bay to the Aran Islands and the Burren on a clear day. There is also a well-marked walking loop past the ruined cottages of a 19th-century famine-era settlement, a quiet reminder of the area’s harder history.
Things to do near Gleann Treasna
Ballynahown Pier
A working pier where traditional Galway hookers still moor, with views across Galway Bay to the Aran Islands, the Burren and the Clare coast.
The Derelict Famine Village Trail
An easy hour-long loop from near O’Cualann’s pub, passing ruined 19th-century cottages, stone walls and rock pools that recall the hardship and emigration of the Great Famine.
Gaeltacht culture
Ballynahown is part of the Connemara Gaeltacht and home to TG4, the Irish-language television channel, giving the village a living connection to the Irish language rather than a purely tourist one.
Getting to Ballynahown
Ballynahown is on the R336 Connemara Coast Road, about 31km (roughly 40 minutes) west of Galway city, with Spiddal 15km to the east and Costelloe just beyond to the west. There is no rail link, but Bus Éireann services run the coast road out of Galway city, which itself has the nearest airport connections.
Booking Gleann Treasna direct, and what the rating means
A real, assessed b&b
Gleann Treasna holds a 3-star b&b rating under Fáilte Ireland's National Quality Assurance Framework, assessed against the bedrooms, bathrooms, breakfast and welcome rather than self-declared. It's an independent signal you can trust before you book, separate from any platform's own review score.
No fees, no middleman
Ring the owner, or use the contact details on this page, and arrange the stay with the house rather than through an app. No booking fee added to your bill and no commission taken from the owner, so the room rate you agree is the room rate you pay.
A better stay, direct
Owners answer the questions a booking platform never will: whether the room at the front is quieter, how early breakfast can be served, or where to park for a few days. Speaking to the house directly is how B&Bs in Ireland were booked for decades.
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Gleann Treasna, common questions
Where is Gleann Treasna?
Gleann Treasna is at Rossaveel Middle, Ballynahown, Co. Galway (Eircode H91 XE86). Give the Eircode to your sat-nav to find the door.
How do I book Gleann Treasna?
You contact the owner directly, by phone or the enquiry form on this page. DirectBnB adds no booking fee and takes no commission, so you arrange the stay with the house itself and pay the room rate with nothing on top.
What star rating does Gleann Treasna have?
Gleann Treasna is a Fáilte Ireland approved 3-star b&b under Fáilte Ireland's National Quality Assurance Framework, and guests rate it 5 out of 5 across 4 Google reviews.
Is Gleann Treasna suitable for families?
Yes, Gleann Treasna is listed as family friendly. Ask the owner directly about room configurations and cots when you book.
How many rooms does Gleann Treasna have?
Gleann Treasna has 3 rooms. As a smaller, owner-run house it is worth booking ahead, particularly in summer and over weekends.
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