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Aran Islands
Co Galway
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The Aran Islands offer visitors the chance to experience the traditional culture of Ireland. Irish continues to be spoken on the islands, while their rugged coastlines, unspoilt beaches, ancient ruined churches and picturesque cottages create an inspiring and memorable day trip.
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Dun Aonghasa
Kilmurvey
Inishmore
Aran Islands
Co Galway
353 (0)99 61008
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Dun Aonghasa is the largest of the prehistoric forts found on the Aran Islands. Its massive dry stone walls and protective limestone blocks are spectacularly located overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, offering some of the most dramatic vistas in County Galway.
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Athenry Castle
Athenry
Co Galway
353 (0)91 844797
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Athenry is one of the finest surviving medieval walled towns in Ireland. The famous three-story castle was constructed in 1250, and is surrounded by defensive walls. Inside there is an audio visual room and exhibition.
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Boyle Abbey
Boyle
Co Galway
353 (0)71 9662604
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Boyle Abbey is a well preserved 12th century Cistercian Monastery. It was used to accommodate a military garrison in the 17th and 18th centuries, but nevertheless continues to impress visitors. It also houses an exhibition.
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Galway Cathedral
University and Gaol Rds
Cathedral Square
Galway
Co Galway
353 (0)91 563577
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Galway Cathedral is one of the grandest buildings in the whole city and is built on the site of the old city jail. At 145 feet high, it towers over the city and is one of Galway’s most famous landmarks.
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Aughnanure Castle
Drimmeen River
Galway
Co Galway
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Constructed by the O’Flaherty family around 1500, Aughnanure Castle is an excellently preserved example of an Irish Tower House containing a banqueting hall, watch tower, bastions, double bawn and dry harbour.
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Galway City Museum
Spanish Arch
Galway
Co Galway
353-(0)91-567641
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The Galway Museum contains hundreds of artefacts from throughout the history of Galway, including weapons, farm implements, pieces of machinery and 17th century stone carvings.
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The Spanish Arch
Galway
Co Galway
353-(0)91-563081
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The Spanish Arch, which stands near the City Museum, is all that remains of a 16th century bastion, added to the city’s walls to protect merchant ships from looting.
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Eyre Square
Galway
353-(0)91-563081
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Eyre Square is a central square which was officially dedicated to US President John F Kennedy when he visited the city in 1965.
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Corrib Princess
Wood Quay
Galway
Co Galway
353 (0)91 592447
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Capable of carrying 157 passengers on a 90 minute cruise of the River Corrib, the Corrib Princess takes guests on a commentated water tour of some of Galway’s most famous sites.
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Galway Arts Centre
47 Dominick St
Galway
Co Galway
353-(0)91-565886
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Housed in an 1840s building formerly the home of one of the patrons of the Irish literary revival, the Galway Arts Centre hosts several nationally and internationally acclaimed exhibitions every year.
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St Nicholas’ Collegiate Church
Lombard St
Galway
County Galway
353 (0)91 564648
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St Nicholas' Collegiate Church is the oldest in Galway. Constructed in 1320, Christopher Columbus reputedly prayed here before setting out for the New World. Contained within is a 12th century crusader’s tomb and a 6th or 7th century carved stone font. Guided tours are available.
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Portumna Castle
Portumna
Co Galway
353 (0)90 9741658
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Portumna Castle is a great fortified house constructed in 1618 by the 4th Earl of Clanricarde, the ground floor of which is now open to the public. The castle and Gate House now host exhibitions. To the north of the castle, meanwhile, geometric gardens laid with trees, flowers, herbs and vegetables form perhaps the greatest attraction of the site.
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Leisureland
The Promenade
Salthill
Co Galway
353 (0)91 521455
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Leisure Land is a major entertainment, health and fitness facility located on Ireland's longest seaside promenade. It features a 25 metre swimming pool, children’s pool with pirate ship, 65 metre waterslide, an amusement park, restaurants and shops and a state of the art gym, making it immensely popular with families.
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