With its miles of beaches and unspoilt stretches of ocean, Galway is an ideal location for water sports enthusiasts. You can enjoy swimming, surfing, sailing, rowing, and even scuba diving in clean water and pleasant surroundings. Check out our guide to the best places to visit and the most popular water sports activities. Surfing… If you’re a bit if a surfer dude/dudette, then pay a visit to Rusheen Bay, one of Ireland’s leading windsurfing schools. This enclosed bay is located just outside Galway city on the west coast of Ireland. …
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Clonfert Cathedral is a very important historical cathedral located close to Ballinasloe in County Galway. Read on to find out what makes this cathedral a top attraction in Galway… Not only is Clonfert Cathedral one of the oldest functioning churches in Ireland, it was actually established by Saint Brendan the Navigator around 563AD. The cathedral was more of a monastery at that time and it shortly became one of the most important monastic schools in Ireland. At one point, it had 3,000 brothers attending monastery and it was proposed to …
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No visit to Ireland is complete without a visit to one of its many historic castles. Some are enchanting and fairy-like filled with character and charm, while others are said to be haunted! The castles in Ireland are full of history and a great way to learn about what life was like long ago. If you’re in the Galway area visit Dunguaire Castle. Read on to find out about Dunguaire Castle… Dunguaire Castle has the most picturesque location at the shores of Galway Bay near Kinvara in County Galway. The …
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Galway is a beautiful city located on the western seaboard of Ireland. So beautiful is it, that it was once described as the “Venice of the West” by well-known Irish poet, William Butler Yeats. Galway is a vibrant colourful city, recognised world wide for its friendly people and welcoming atmosphere and once visited, you’ll keep wanting to return! According to Hardiman’s ‘History of Galway’, the city started out as a tiny fishing village protected by a fort at the mouth of a river. The Annals of the Four Masters (17th …
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The National University of Ireland, Galway (also know as N.U.I Galway, or previously University College Galway U.C.G.) can be found on University Road, right in the heart of Galway city centre. This landmark attraction is a must for visitors to Galway city if only to see explore its history and view it’s architecture. The National University of Ireland, Galway, was established as Queen’s College Galway in 1849. A year later it became part of The Queen’s University of Ireland which also included other universities like Queen’s University Belfast and University …
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Make sure you visit this unique attraction when in Galway. The Glengowla Mines is located just off the main Galway city/Clifden road not far from Oughterard (about 3km). Glengowla is one of the best examples of a silver and lead mine in the country and is, in fact, Ireland’s only show mine! Read on for more… Glengowla is the remnants of a 19th century silver and lead mine which has been restored into a visitor attraction with a heritage and visitor centre, a blacksmith’s shop, a circular powder house, a …
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What better way to sightsee in Galway, than on the Corrib Princess. Sit back on this luxurious leisure cruiser and enjoy a tour of the beautiful River Corrib. Read on for more. Hop on board the Corrib Princess which departs Woodquay in the heart of Galway city. The boat will take you from the River Corrib to Lough Corrib. On your travels, you’ll witness some of the most breathtaking views of castles and other attractions of historical interest. The onboard commentary will keep you entertained with stories and interesting facts …
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July is almost upon us once again and if you like your live music, then there’s no where better to enjoy it than the Roisin Dubh. The Roisin Dubh is located in the heart of Galway city and is one of the top live music venues in Ireland. It’s loved by bands, musicians and music lovers alike and it always features some of the best live music and comedy acts that Ireland has to offer, so when in Galway city, make sure you pop in to check it out! Walkperson …
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For those of you who do not know, the Volvo Ocean Race is a spectacular yacht race around the world which takes place every 4 years. This year the route will take in a stop-over in Galway where the city will take centre-stage for this incredible sporting challenge. With other stops on the route like Rio De Janeiro, Singapore, Boston, Cape Town and Stockholm, Galway city is now being recognised as a major city destination in the world. The Volvo Yacht Race (previously known as the Whitbread Round the World …
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It’s hard to miss the Galway Cathedral when you’re in Galway city. It’s a magnificent landmark building and its dome can be seen in the skyline for miles around. It is probably the most impressive building in the city so a visit is a must. Read on for more … Galway Cathedral is officially called ” The Cathedral of Our Lady Assumed into Heaven and Saint Nicholas” so it’s easy to see why the cathedral is more commonly called ‘Galway Cathedral’. This cathedral is, in fact, one of the newest …
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