In the very heart of the GAELTACHT or Irish-speaking area of County Galway , its claim to renown is that the Irish Writer and revolutionary leader P.H.Pearse had a cottage here where he spent his summers perfecting his knowledge of Irish Language and lore ; his writings were much inspired by the area. The cottage , burned down during the troubles , has been restored as a national monument and is open to visitors daily , June to September.

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