Clifden (meaning "bee-hive cell")'s a town on the coast of County Galway, Ireland and being Connemara's largest town, it's often referred to as "the Capital of Connemara". It's located on the Owenglen River where it flows into Clifden Bay. The town's linked to Galway city by the N59 and's a popular tourist destination for those touring Connemara. History The town was founded at the start of the 19th century by John D'Arcy who lived in Clifden Castle (which's now a ruin that can be seen from the… (More on Clifden)