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Dating from 1845 and built as a resting place for train travelers, this handsome five-story hotel is the grande dame of Galway. In the heart of the city, overlooking Eyre Square, its location couldn't be more central --... more
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Sally Long's is best described as Galway's only authentic hard rock pub. The exterior is embellished with a life-sized mural of past and present guitar idols. The interior is dark with a somewhat gothic feel. If live rock gigs... more
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Clonboo is a popular riding school in the heart of the countryside. High safety standards are maintained and tuition is generally available. A session at the school is ideal for both the novice or the more experienced rider, wi... more
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Central Park will remind the visitor of what clubs used to be like ten years ago. DJs generally play a relentless selection of mainstream music throughout the week and at weekends. The perennial slow-dance set will remind you o... more
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In the heart of the scenic Claregalway countryside is this well-equipped riding centre, only four miles from Galway's city centre. The centre has a large indoor arena where the novice can receive tuition; the more capable rider... more
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Just a few miles outside Galway's city centre is this picturesque equestrian centre. The excellent views of Galway Bay, Aran Islands and the Clare Hills add to an enjoyable day out. The rider can avail of a range of activities,... more
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Galway's own Never-Never Land is a lively, action packed play park just outside the city center. It is supervised at all times and contains three play areas: a tiny tot play area for the under fives, Junior Adventure Land for f... more
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Just a short walk from the island's main road is one of the most famous historical sites on Inishmore. The Seven Churches date back to the 8th century. Only two of these churches remain intact; the rest lie in ruins. The oldest... more
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Monroe's is a vibrant yet traditional pub in the very center of Galway, providing a great place to mingle. This is one of the best venues for music and craic, with live traditional music nightly. There is also set dancing on se... more
Galway Travel Experiences
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Bike Riding on Inis Moir
After our breakfast of vegemite toast (thanks mum!) we headed 37km west of Galway to Rossveal where we caught the 10.30 ferry across to t... Continue reading »
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More than Aran sweaters
From an article on Southern Ireland by Karen WatkinsGalway Town and trying to go to the north, but it was Sunday and no buses. So I went... Continue reading »
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Now this is what I call breathtaking
On Thursday of our Thanksgiving break we took a train up to Galway, the western coast of Ireland. In order to fully take advantage... Continue reading »
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Doolin, place of music, Guiness, hiking and song
The prehistoric landscape of the Burren has giant rock formations from the megalithic era. I stayed at Aille River in Doolin, the best pl... Continue reading »
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Carna, and Clifden
Here we are! After a very arduous journey on a jumbo jet, we have finally arrived. Arduous in the fact that I "threw up" half the way to... Continue reading »
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