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Galway Cathedral
Galway City, Co Galway, Ireland
Galway Cathedral, located on an island in the River Corrib is one of Galway's landmark buildings and also one of the largest. Built in the early 1960s it's modern construction contains an impressive interior including a 145 foot high dome.
[More information]Galway City Museum
Spanish Arch, Galway City, Co Galway, Ireland
[More information]St. Nicholas' Collegiate Church
Galway City, Co Galway, Ireland
The Collegiate Church of St. Nicholas is the largest medieval parish church in Ireland in continuous use as a place of worship. Founded in 1320, this Church of Ireland (Anglican) church is dedicated to Saint Nicholas of Myra, the patron saint of seafarers
[More information]Coole Park
Coole Nature Reserve, Gort, Co. Galway, Ireland
The former home of Lady Gregory, a founder of the Abbey Theatre and friend of William Butler Yeats. The house no longer stands, but the estate is now a national nature reserve. The garden of the house, with its yew walk and autograph tree is preserved. Ca
[More information]Galway Arts Centre
Galway City, 47 Dominick Street, Co Galway, Ireland
Galway Arts Centre's is the home of the west of Ireland's leading multi - disciplinary arts centre.
[More information]Dunguaire Castle
Kinvara, Co. Galway, Ireland
The castle, which overlooks Galway, is a 16th century castle. From April to September the castle comes alive with medieval banquets, which feature a theatrical performance involving rhyme, verse music and song. The castle has a crafts shop and visitors sh
[More information]Galway Early Music
Co Galway, Ireland
History, major activities, with photos, featuring an annual festival, and contact details.
[More information]IMC Cinema - Oranmore
Carrowmoneash, Oranmore, Co. Galway
[More information]Little Mill
Tuam, Co. Galway, Ireland
Visitors can see the milling process that was employed as all the old machinery is still in place. This mill played a vital part in the life of the local community. It also serves as a seasonal Tourist Information Office. No admission charge.
[More information]Dún Aonghasa
Kilmurvey, Inishmor, Aran Islands, Co Galway, Ireland
Perched spectacularly on a cliff overlooking the Atlantic ocean, this is the largest of the prehistoric stone forts of the Aran Islands. It is enclosed by three massive dry-stone walls and a "chevaux-de-frise" consisting of tall blocks of limestone set ve
[More information]Athenry Castle
Athenry, Co. Galway, Ireland
Athenry is one of the most notable medieval walled towns surviving in Ireland, owing its foundation to Meiler de Bermingham who built his Castle there c.1250.
[More information]Nora Barnacle House Museum
Bowling Green, Galway City, Co. Galway, Ireland
The Nora Barnacle House is a small private museum faithfully restored to its former character. Open to the public during the Summer months with guides available to show you around this special piece of Irish history.
[More information]Aughnanure Castle
Oughterard, Co Galway, Ireland
Built by the O'Flahertys c. 1500, Aughnanure Castle lies in picturesque surroundings close to the shores of Lough Corrib. Standing on what is virtually a rocky island, the Castle is a particularly well-preserved example of an Irish tower house. In additio
[More information]Lynch's Castle
Galway City, Co. Galway, Ireland
At the junction of Shop Street and Upper Abbeygate Street is Lynch's Castle, a 16th century castle which was heavily altered in 1966 when it was converted into a bank. The exterior preserves some of the few remaining Irish gargoyles.
[More information]Kylemore Abbey and Victorian Walled Garden
Kylemore, Connemara, Co Galway, Ireland
Kylemore Abbey is home to the Benedictine Nuns and an International Girls School. The castle and church are Neo Gothic in design. The Irish Benedictine nuns came here in 1920, having fled from their convent in Belgium in 1914 during World War I. T...
[More information]Oceans Alive Visitor Centre
Renvyle Peninsula, Connemara, Co Galway, Ireland
An imaginative and informative exhibition of Connemara's marine heritage is represented through a multidimensional presentation. There is a seaside picnic area with telescope where visitors can enjoy panoramic views of the Connemara coast and mountains. T
[More information]Clayton Hotel
Ballybrit, Galway, Co. Galway
[More information]Spiddal Craft Centre
Spiddal, Co Galway, Ireland
Drawing their inspiration from the landscape and culture of the Gaeltacht of Connemara, the crafts people who work, display and sell their products at the Spiddal Craft Centre produce a range of handcrafted quality products which is representative...
[More information]Leisureland Galway
Salthill, Galway City Co. Galway, Ireland
Leisure land is a leisure facility for all the family. Treats include a Treasure Cove with pirate ship, water cannons, serpents and bubbly pool. There is a 65m water slide and 25m swimming pool.
[More information]Black Box
Dyke Rd, Galway, Co. Galway
[More information]Turoe Pet Farm and Leisure Park
Turoe House, Bullaun, Loughrea, Co Galway, Ireland
The Turoe Pet Farm and Leisure Park form a surround for the Turoe Stone, a rare National Monument dating back to the first or second century B.C. This granite rock, exquisitely decorated with curvilinear designs in the Celtic art style known as...
[More information]James Mitchell Museum
Department of Geology, National University of Ireland, Galway, Co Galway, Ireland
The James Mitchell Museum is housed in the Department of Geology, National University of Ireland, Galway. It opened in its present form in 1977. The museum serves as a display area, a teaching facility and a repository for research and teaching co...
[More information]The Kenny Gallery
Middle Street, Galway, Co. Galway
[More information]Town Hall Theatre
Courthouse Square, Galway, Co. Galway
[More information]Portumna Castle
Portumna, Co. Galway, Ireland
The great semi-fortifed house at Portumna was built before 1618 by Richard Burke or de Burgo, 4th Earl of Clanricarde. There are exhibitions in the castle and Gate House. Guided tours of the gardens and part of the castle are available on request.
[More information]Connemara National Park
Letterfrack, Co Galway, Ireland
Situated near Letterfrack, the Park covers some 2,000 hectares (4942 acres) of scenic countryside, rich in wildlife on the slopes of the Twelve Bens.
[More information]Dartfield - Ireland's Horse Museum And Park
Dartfield, Kilreekil, Loughrea, Co. Galway, Ireland
[More information]St Augustine's Church
Augustine Street, Galway City, Co. Galway
[More information]Battle of Aughrim Interpretive Centre
Aughrim, Co. Galway, Ireland
The battle of Aughrim Interpretative Centre tells the story of the deadly battle fought at Aughrim. The Battle of Aughrim Centre is an ideal stop-off on a journey between Dublin and Galway and is located very close to the N6.The centre lies between Ballin
[More information]Teach an Phiarsaigh - Patrick Pearse's Cottage
Rosmuc Village, Carraroe, Co. Galway, Ireland
This small cottage was Patrick Pearse's (leader of 1916 Rising) summer residence. It has been restored and exhibits mementoes of Pearse.
[More information]IMC Cinema - Galway
Galway Retail Park, Headford Road, Galway City, Co. Galway
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