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County Galway is situated in the west of Ireland, an area renowned for its music, culture and crafts. Galway also supports a fairly large Gaeltacht – an area where the Irish language is spoken and studied, and the country’s…

This unique attraction just outside Galway city centers itself around the theme of the seasonal festivals celebrated by the ancient Celtic people. There are four gardens – Samhain, Imbolc, Bealtaine and Lughnasa, each named for the festival and…

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Or Naughton’s Pub, is centrally located in the old town of Galway, and a prime spot for live traditional Irish music. Filled with comfortable snugs, it is a favorite gathering place for local writers, artists, and students.

This popular resort near Galway city features an old-fashioned seaside promenade, complete with a beautiful long, sandy beach along Galway Bay. The resort area still maintains traditional amusement arcades, a fairground for festivals, and cafes.
Salthill was…

During the salmon season, from April to early July, the salmon can be viewed from this bridge as they gather to travel upstream to their traditional spawning grounds at Lough Corrib.

Nora Barnacle, the wife of James Joyce, was born here into the family of a baker. The house is open to visitors and displays a variety of mementoes including letters and photos.
James Joyce and Nora Barnacle went…

This Town Castle is Galway’s best example of a fortified house, built by the prosperous Lynch family in the 16th century as protection from the raids of the chieftains of the 14 Tribes. Spanish decorative motifs are visible on…

Located near the Spanish Arch, the museum was founded in 1976. Its structure was formerly a private house, home to sculptress Clare Sheridan. The museum site is also located near the place where the original city docks were built…

Eyre Square is the site of the crossroads of the Galway area and Galway city. It contains a number of attractions on the east shore of the River Corrib.
Kennedy Park is located on the green lawn…