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Cashel House Hotel
Hotels
Cashel House Hotel is a luxury four-star hotel that sits at the head of Cashel Bay in the heart of Connemara, County Galway. The hotel, which is pet friendly, boasts a tranquil atmosphere created by...More
St Nicholas' Collegiate Church of Ireland
Churches And Settlements
St Nicholas' Collegiate Church was established in Galway City, County Galway in 1320 and is dedicated to St Nicholas of Myra, known today as Santa Claus. In the 15th century, many of the church’s...More
Corrib Canoe
Water Based Activities
Corrib Canoe Courses is open to all children, teenagers and adults. They provide an ideal way to spend the morning, afternoon or evening for a week. Located in the heart of Galway City, County Galway,...More
The Irish Workhouse Centre
Monuments
A real story, in a real workhouse. The story of the Irish Workhouse is a sad yet little known part of Ireland’s past. 163 workhouses were built in Ireland. They were the last resort of the destitute...More
James Mitchell Museum
Museums
Often called 'Galway's Hidden Museum', the James Mitchell Museum is entered by the staircase in the south east corner of the main Quadrangle of the National University of Ireland in Galway City. The...More
Glengowla Mines
Visitor Interpretive Centres
Glengowls Mines is a historic 19th-century silver and lead mine which was abandoned in 1865. It is located close to Oughterard, on the N59 Galway to Clifden road. Take a guided tour and explore large...More
Roundstone Children's Fun Run
Sporting Events
The Roundstone Children's Fun Run is a 5K run/walk for all fitness levels. There will be plenty of entertainment with music & a bouncy castle. A great day for the family!...More
Portumna Castle And Gardens
Gardens
The great semi-fortified house at Portumna was built around 1618 by Richard Burke, or de Burgo, 4th Earl of Clanrickard. The Jacobean-style building remained the main seat of the de Burgo clan for...More
Lally Coach Hire Ltd
Day Tours
Lally's of Galway is a family run, Galway City based, coach company. Owner / director Martin Lally set up this business in 1988 and the company now operates 10 coaches which ranges from brand new...More
Oranmore Castle
Historic Buildings, Houses and Castles
Oranmore Castle was built between the 13th and 15th centuries. Originally a De Burgo (Burke) stronghold, An Cáislean Mór or The Castle of the Well played a pivotal part in the defence of Galway during...More
North West Coastal Tour
Touring Ideas
You leave Clifden by taking the scenic Sky Road route, passing the now derelict castle of John D'Arcy, founder of Clifden, and continue the circuit of the peninsula, with Clifden Bay to the south and...More
Esker Monastery Retreat
Pilgrimages, Retreats And Shrines
The Redemptorist Community first came to Esker in 1901. As a religious community, the Redemptorists offer parish missions and novenas in the dioceses of Clonfert, Raphoe, Achonry, Elphin, Tuam,...More
Connemara Healing Journeys
Walking
Connemara Healing Journeys - Come join us by the sea! For gentle walks, meditation, Tai-Chi and celtic, christian heritage pilgrimages to ancient sites and to Máméin for ancient healing pilgrimmages....More
Coole Park Visitor Centre & Gardens
Walking
COOLE/GARRYLAND NATURE RESERVE includes 400 hectares of mixed woodland and wetland. Coole Lough is a turlough that is considered to be of global importance as it is the centre of a unique karstic...More
Oughterard Agricultural & Horticultural Show
Children and Family Attractions
Oughterard Agricultural & Horticultural Show is the biggest annual event held in Oughterard town attracting more than 2000 visitors & exhibitors. It features classes for ponies, horses, donkeys,...More
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