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The largest catholic church in

Anglo Norman settlers built this church in 1320, and renovations and enlargements over the centuries have left its walls adorned with many interesting carvings, including exceptional gargoyles, from medieval times.
The church is among the most well preserved…

This nearby village of Galway city is home to the traditional Irish wedding ring of the same name. Its design, two hands together upon a heart with a crown on top, signifies love, loyalty, and friendship. Claddagh rings…

In the thirteenth century, Anglo Norman settlers arrived at the mouth of the River Corrib and set up a merchant and shipping economy on the site of

Over the centuries, these barren limestone islands, located about 30 miles offshore in Galway Bay, have been transformed into beautiful but isolated farmland communities. There are three islands – Inishmore, Inishmaan, and Inisheer. The presence of Iron Age Forts…

This protected wilderness area, near the Village of Letterfrack, contains an assortment of most of the region’s geological formations, wildlife, and plant life, all gathered into one area for an exhilarating outdoor experience.
Located on the slopes of…

Located around 10 miles west of Galway city on the coast road, Spiddal is a small village, overlooking Galway Bay and the Aran Islands. It has two fine beaches, one by the roadside and directly visible from the…