Lettermore

Lettermore (Leitir Móir) is an inhabited island off the west coast of County Galway in the Connemara region of western Ireland. It is part of the Connemara island group and is recognised as a Gaeltacht area where Irish is commonly used.

The island is connected to neighbouring islands and the mainland by road links, providing vehicle access. The coastline, small harbours and rural settlement pattern support local fishing, small-scale agriculture and traditional island life.

Settlement on Lettermore reflects long-standing Gaelic culture and coastal livelihoods, with village clusters and stone-built houses typical of Connemara islands. The island is visited for its coastal scenery, local culture and access to wider Connemara landscapes.

Geographically Lettermore sits off the west coast of County Galway within the Connemara district, among a chain of islands and peninsulas that fringe the Atlantic shoreline.

• Gaeltacht status: Part of the Connemara island group in western County Galway and recognised as a Gaeltacht area where Irish is widely spoken.

What to See #

• Leitir Mór village: The main village area and coastal shorelines of the island, where community life, local services and small-scale fishing take place.
• Causeway connections: The road causeway and bridge links that connect the island to neighboring islands and the mainland, providing year-round vehicle access.