Guidebook for Galway
Sightseeing
Beautiful trails through the woods beside the lake, historically significant area with a museum, souvenir shop and tea room!
81 locals recommend
Coole Park
Beautiful trails through the woods beside the lake, historically significant area with a museum, souvenir shop and tea room!
Sit by Kinvara Harbor and enjoy the view to Dunguaire Castle and the beautiful boats.
85 locals recommend
Kinvarra
Sit by Kinvara Harbor and enjoy the view to Dunguaire Castle and the beautiful boats.
Dunguaire Castle, built in the 16th century, is one of the area most beautifully restored castles. The castle is a museum with a gift shop and also hosts banquets seasonally.
60 locals recommend
Dunguaire Castle
Dunguaire Castle, built in the 16th century, is one of the area most beautifully restored castles. The castle is a museum with a gift shop and also hosts banquets seasonally.
Thoor Ballylee, home of William Butler Yeats, is a Norman castle built in the 16th century. It is home to Yeats Museum which contains an interesting collection of first editions and period furniture.
27 locals recommend
Thoor Ballylee Yeats Tower
Thoor Ballylee, home of William Butler Yeats, is a Norman castle built in the 16th century. It is home to Yeats Museum which contains an interesting collection of first editions and period furniture.
The Cliffs of Moher are Ireland's most visited tourist destination reaching 390 ft above the Atlantic at Hag's Head, and reach their maximum height of 700 ft just north of O'Brien's Tower.
556 locals recommend
Cliffs of Moher
The Cliffs of Moher are Ireland's most visited tourist destination reaching 390 ft above the Atlantic at Hag's Head, and reach their maximum height of 700 ft just north of O'Brien's Tower.
The Slieve Aughty Mountains are a mountain range spread over both County Galway and County Clare. The highest peak in the Slieve Aughty Mountains is Maghera in Clare which rises to 400m (1,314ft).
7 locals recommend
Slieve Aughty
The Slieve Aughty Mountains are a mountain range spread over both County Galway and County Clare. The highest peak in the Slieve Aughty Mountains is Maghera in Clare which rises to 400m (1,314ft).
Fiddaun Castle was the massively fortified stronghold of the O'Shaughnessy clan. Built in the 15th century upon what was then a island, it is now drained land, still in good condition and impressive.
Fiddaun
Fiddaun Castle was the massively fortified stronghold of the O'Shaughnessy clan. Built in the 15th century upon what was then a island, it is now drained land, still in good condition and impressive.
This is a five-story tower lying 8 km south of Gort. Its history dates back as far as the 16th century. As it was common to fortify and secure castles, the castle is bordered by a defensive wall.
Ardamullivan
This is a five-story tower lying 8 km south of Gort. Its history dates back as far as the 16th century. As it was common to fortify and secure castles, the castle is bordered by a defensive wall.
Arts & Culture
The Lisdoonvarna Matchmaking Festival takes place August 31 October 7, 2012. Matchmaking is one of Ireland's oldest traditions.
6 locals recommend
Lisdoonvarna
The Lisdoonvarna Matchmaking Festival takes place August 31 October 7, 2012. Matchmaking is one of Ireland's oldest traditions.
The Russell Gallery and Ceramics Studio is located in the village of New Quay, overlooking Galway Bay on the beautiful coastline of the Burren. Raku ceramics is one of their specialities.
The Russell Gallery
The Russell Gallery and Ceramics Studio is located in the village of New Quay, overlooking Galway Bay on the beautiful coastline of the Burren. Raku ceramics is one of their specialities.
Food Scene
Gallery Cafe offers delicious locally sourced food, local art and live entertainment on a regular basis.
Queen Street
Queen StreetGallery Cafe offers delicious locally sourced food, local art and live entertainment on a regular basis.
Ballyvaghan is a small harbor village that features cafes, restaurants and shops with Irish knitware and souvenirs. It is known for its historic significance along with its many colorful signposts.
Ballyvaughan
Ballyvaghan is a small harbor village that features cafes, restaurants and shops with Irish knitware and souvenirs. It is known for its historic significance along with its many colorful signposts.
Everything Else
The Town Centre consists of medieval narrow streets along with the Ennis Friary, constructed in 1242. Ennis is also known for its boutiques and arts and music festivals.
71 locals recommend
Ennis
The Town Centre consists of medieval narrow streets along with the Ennis Friary, constructed in 1242. Ennis is also known for its boutiques and arts and music festivals.
The castle was built in 1811 and is surrounded by 500 acres of parkland and the 1000 acre lough. The estate and countryside contain evidence of a history dating back to Tuatha Da Danaans, ca. 900 AD.
Lough Cutra Castle
The castle was built in 1811 and is surrounded by 500 acres of parkland and the 1000 acre lough. The estate and countryside contain evidence of a history dating back to Tuatha Da Danaans, ca. 900 AD.
This is the best known of the caves under the Burren landscape and consists of passages over a kilometer long along with an underground stream, waterfall and some large stalactites and stalagmites.
157 locals recommend
Aillwee Cave
This is the best known of the caves under the Burren landscape and consists of passages over a kilometer long along with an underground stream, waterfall and some large stalactites and stalagmites.
Kilmacduagh Monsastry is the site of an old monastic settlement, 5 km from Gort center. It was the birthplace of the Diocese of Kilmacduagh, whose name means "church of Duagh's son".
Kilmacduagh
Kilmacduagh Monsastry is the site of an old monastic settlement, 5 km from Gort center. It was the birthplace of the Diocese of Kilmacduagh, whose name means "church of Duagh's son".
This is a nearby award-winning museum which includes works of Lady Gregory, local history, artefacts, photos, manuscripts and an early 20th century classroom.
Kiltartan
This is a nearby award-winning museum which includes works of Lady Gregory, local history, artefacts, photos, manuscripts and an early 20th century classroom.
This is a good example of a neolithic portal tomb. These types of tombs, strikingly similar, are found around the world from Asia and the Middle East to Europe and thought to have been burial tombs.
8 locals recommend
Poulnabrone
This is a good example of a neolithic portal tomb. These types of tombs, strikingly similar, are found around the world from Asia and the Middle East to Europe and thought to have been burial tombs.
Walk the many trails of the Burren and see native flora and unique, stunning rock formations.
167 locals recommend
The Burren National Park
2 Church StreetWalk the many trails of the Burren and see native flora and unique, stunning rock formations.
Craggy Island Parochial House from the TV comedy series "Father Ted" is set in the beautiful surroundings of the Burren and is a popular destination for the show's many fans. GPS: N53°01548,W9°030848
Killinaboy
Craggy Island Parochial House from the TV comedy series "Father Ted" is set in the beautiful surroundings of the Burren and is a popular destination for the show's many fans. GPS: N53°01548,W9°030848
Designed by Ryder Cup star, Christy O' Connor Junior 1996, Gort Golf Club is an 18 Hole Championship Golf Course, set in 160 acres of picturesque parkland on the edge of the Burren.
12 locals recommend
Gort Golf Club
Designed by Ryder Cup star, Christy O' Connor Junior 1996, Gort Golf Club is an 18 Hole Championship Golf Course, set in 160 acres of picturesque parkland on the edge of the Burren.
Entertainment & Activities
This is lovely dairy farm overlooking the ocean and a short walk to a historic keep. Eat delicious homemade ice cream, then go for a walk with scenic views out to the castle and work off the calories!
Knocknageeha
This is lovely dairy farm overlooking the ocean and a short walk to a historic keep. Eat delicious homemade ice cream, then go for a walk with scenic views out to the castle and work off the calories!
These gardens, part of the Lady Gregory Yeats Trail, are in their original 19th century style. Lady Gregory's brother Harry Persse resided here for 40 years. Tea and coffee are served in the garden.
6 locals recommend
Woodville Gardens
These gardens, part of the Lady Gregory Yeats Trail, are in their original 19th century style. Lady Gregory's brother Harry Persse resided here for 40 years. Tea and coffee are served in the garden.
Shopping
The Burren Perfumery is an authentic, natural, organic cosmetics facility in a beautiful location nearby. There's also a lovely tearoom and visitors garden.
119 locals recommend
Burren Perfumery
The Burren Perfumery is an authentic, natural, organic cosmetics facility in a beautiful location nearby. There's also a lovely tearoom and visitors garden.
Visit Michael Kennedy's beautiful pottery studio and gallery in a lovely restored historic property in Gort center.
Bolands Lane
Bolands LaneVisit Michael Kennedy's beautiful pottery studio and gallery in a lovely restored historic property in Gort center.
Enjoy a cup of coffee then browse the shop. There's a number of unique products from individual craftspeople and artists and a large selection of quality Irish knitwear.
Quinn's Craftshop
Main StreetEnjoy a cup of coffee then browse the shop. There's a number of unique products from individual craftspeople and artists and a large selection of quality Irish knitwear.
Essentials
Irish owed Supervalu has a large selection of groceries and is in a small shopping center with a pharmacy, cafe, bookstore and other small shops.
9 locals recommend
SuperValu Gort - Minihane's
Church StreetIrish owed Supervalu has a large selection of groceries and is in a small shopping center with a pharmacy, cafe, bookstore and other small shops.
Gort has a large Lidl's grocery store that has its own bakery with fresh baked goods throughout the day, including croissants and gluten-free breads.
10 locals recommend
Lidl
24 Crowe StGort has a large Lidl's grocery store that has its own bakery with fresh baked goods throughout the day, including croissants and gluten-free breads.