Tully Cross

One of the nine thatched cottages

Tully Cross (Irish: Tulach na Croise, "the cross on the hill") is a small village located on the Renvyle Peninsula in north-west Connemara, in County Galway, Ireland. It is actually situated in the townland of Gorteenclough. The village lies close to the sea and is on the Wild Atlantic Way coastal route.

Landscape East of Tully Cross

The village contains a Catholic church, Christ the King, as well as two pubs, a hotel, a credit union, a community centre (the Marian Hall) and nine thatched cottages. It is frequented by tourists and hosts the Connemara Mussel Festival, which takes place on the May Bank Holiday Weekend. It is less than a mile east of its sister village of Tully and 3 miles west of Letterfrack. The nearest town is Clifden, situated 13 miles to the south. Tully Cross is affiliated with Renvye GAA, Gráinne Mhaols and West Coast United FC.

Harry Clarke

Harry Clarke was one of Ireland's finest 20th century artists, irrespective of medium. He was influenced by Aubrey Beardsley, and the Art Nouveau movement. In the Church of Christ the King, the three very dark leaded glass windows over the altar were designed by Harry Clarke in 1927.[1] They represent St. Barbara, St. Bernard and apparition of the Sacred Heart. The marvelous windows look at their best when the viewer is less than 3m. from the window. There are no other features of great artistic interest in the church. The church is in the Diocese of Tuam.

References

  1. Information provided on explanatory panel in church

Coordinates: 53°35′20″N 9°57′50″W / 53.589°N 9.964°W / 53.589; -9.964


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