Galway
City as well as the Galway County offers its visitors
a lot of attractions. The historic ‘City of the
Tribes’ itself is a lovely and vibrant place with
bustling streets and outgoing people. After a full
day of sightseeing, hiking or playing golf you can
rest in cosy and friendly atmosphere of city’s pubs
and restaurants.
During the summer months Galway becomes the home
of exceptional entertainment events like Galway
Races or Galway Arts Festival. Its location makes
it a perfect base for tours to Connemara , the magnificent
Cliffs of Moher and other sights in counties of
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Castles
and Houses
All
three counties surrounding Galway are soaked in
history and studded with amazing castles and mansions,
which differ not only in size and shape but also
setting and atmosphere. Some of them are surrounded
by beautiful gardens suitable for walks and rest,
whilst others are perched on hillsides. Among the
most beautiful are The Abbeyglen Castle, The Lynch’s
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Events
During the summer months Galway
becomes a melting pot of cultures and the home of
many famous festivals. The Galway Film Fleadh attracts
directors, actors, cinematographers and artists
from different countries and backgrounds. The Galway
Arts Festival presents an international programme
of theatre, spectacle, dance, visual arts, music,
literature & comedy involving hundreds of artists
and performers. The Galway Race Week is the largest
and longest horse racing festival in Europe. The
atmosphere is full of fun and excitement. Every
evening after the races, the city centre becomes
a meeting ground for
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Connemara
Galway city is located on the
edge of a Gaeltacht region (Irish speaking area).
It is the gateway to Connemara which is an area
of spectacular scenery and landscapes drawing tourists
from all over the world. In Connemara you can pursue
activities such as hiking, cycling, swimming and
camping to name a few. .
Kylermore Abbey certainly a must see place.
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Nightlife
Galway City, especially the area of Quay Street,
is famous for the vibrant nightlife. The cobblestone
streets are lined with restaurants, cafes and pubs
which offer a mixture of traditional and modern-day
entertainment. The music played ranges from club
dance to traditional Irish/Céili.
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Water
sports
Thanks
to Galway’s location, on both the edge of the Atlantic
and the banks of Corrib River, it is the ideal place
for water sports. You can enjoy various activities
like: sailing, canoeing, rowing, surfing, kite surfing,
and diving as well as resting on a sandy beach on
a warm summer’s day.
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Golf
From lush, green parkland to wind-lashed rugged
coastal dunes Western Ireland is unbeatable in
terms of choice, quality, and awe-inspiring scenery.
In the Galway City area there are four golf clubs
offering visitors different course types and of
course a variety of 19th Holes!
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Aran
Islands
The islands are located in Galway Bay and are
considered to be the foothold of Irish language
and culture. Locals to this day use Gaelic as
their first language and traditional music sessions
are held in the pubs nightly. Unique lanscapes
with both sandy beaches and high cliffs make this
a must to see place while visiting Ireland. This
is also an archeological site dating from the
bronze age called Dun Aengus. It is considered
the top destination for Megaliths and Prehistory
worldwide
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