Galway city is a fantastic destination whether you’re on a family holiday, romantic weekend, city break or touring Ireland. It’s got something for everyone whether you prefer the vibrant city centre or laid back Salthill. Galway has been chosen as one of the top 100 destinations to visit in a recent poll by Trip Advisor so come and see it for yourself… The first port of call for many visitors to Galway is Galway city. It’s the third largest city in the Republic of Ireland and has a superb location …
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Want to book a Clifden Holiday Home? There’s a good selection to choose from, some with spectacular seaside locations, and all offering an excellent standard of accommodation. Read on for more… Viewed as the capital of the Connemara, Clifden is located about 50 miles West of Galway city. If you’re driving, the trip from Galway through the fantastic wilderness of the Connemara region is well worth it. The town is set amidst breathtaking mountain scenery with the back drop of the 12 Bens Mountains and just minutes from the spectacular …
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If you want to get a glimpse of the real Gaelic Ireland, then a visit to the Aran Islands is a must. They sit on the very edge of western Europe, just off the coast of Galway and draw visitors from far and wide to see their unique beauty, culture, history and heritage. So spell-bounding are these islands, that they have been ranked as number 7 in the top island destinations in the world by National Geographic in December 2007. The Aran Islands are a group of three islands situated …
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When in Ireland, you’re sure to want to visit the beautiful county of Galway in the west of Ireland. Galway is a top destination for visitors to Ireland and has recently been chosen in a Trip Advior survey as one of the top 100 destinations to visit in the world! Galway really has to be seen to be believed - it’s blessed with spectacular scenery, a diverse landscape dotted with attractions, blanket bogs, mountains, lakes, green fields and a dramatic island studded coastline. It also home to the renowned Galway …
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Looking for a Galway discount hotel that won’t break the bank? There are a few budget hotels to choose from on the outskirts of the city in the seaside resort of Salthill. Discount hotels are 1 and 2 star hotels that offer clean and comfortable guest bedrooms with en suite facilities. All of our hotels are Irish tourist board approved so you’re guaranteed a good standard of accommodation, at a lower price, in a good location. The 2 star Anno Santo Hotel is situated in a quiet residential area in Salthill. There are two …
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Fancy a break in the coastal seaside resort of Salthill? This traditional holiday spot overlooking Galway Bay is only 3km west of Galway city so you’ll not be far from the shops, pubs and clubs. If you want easy access to beaches and savour the vibrant and energetic atmosphere of the “City of the Tribes” this is the place to stay. This well established holiday destination offers the best of both worlds and is probably best known for its 2 mile long promenade overlooking Galway Bay. You can enjoy a variety of …
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Ladies all over Ireland are getting ready for the much anticipated release of one of the biggest chick flicks this year - Sex and the City. The film premiers on May 28th and there’s simply no where better to celebrate the occasion than the hip and stylish 5 star g hotel in Galway city. The g hotel will mark the release of the film with a glamorous evening which will start at the hotel around 4pm. Guests will be welcomed with cupcakes and delicious cocktails on arrival. As you enjoy …
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If you really want to see something unique and different on your visit to Ireland, then get yourself to the All Ireland Sheep Shearing Championships 2008, which are being held in a little village called Caherlistrane in County Galway over the May Bank holiday weekend. Caherlistrane is a small rural community not far from the town of Tuam in County Galway close to the Mayo border. It’s quite appropriate that it was picked to hold the All-Ireland sheep shearing, as it lies at the heart of one of the biggest …
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After a day exploring the city kick back and enjoy the atmosphere in some of Galway’s best known bars. There’s no shortage of pubs in town, some with heated beer gardens and live music nightly. Read on for more… Galway is famous the world over for its unique and energetic nightlife, there’s probably no city in the world where Irish culture is so evident. There’s plenty to choose from: traditional Irish pubs, trendy bars as well as some top class restaurants. Here’s a few places to check out after the …
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The Galway Arts Festival is in its 30th year and has now become one of the biggest and best summer festivals in the west of Ireland! The Galway Arts Festival has become one of the top cultural events in Europe attracting over 100,000 people to Galway city annually. There is sure to be something here to interest all the family whether you love music, street acts, theatre, performers, comedy, literature or art. Music concerts, are of course a huge part of the festival and just announced for this year’s festival is KT …
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