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Oranmore
This is a quaint & picturesque
village and is within walking distance of this three star Galway hotel. A thriving village, it has
its own shopping centre, and a superb parkland by the sea, Rinville
Park, with an extensive network of walks through woodland, plus picnic
areas and a children’s adventure playground.
City Limits
& Omniplex Cinema
Entertainment centre and cinema
located directly across from this Galway hotel which will provide hours
of entertainment for all ages. Bowling, laser quest, climbing wall,
inflatable city, sift play area & snooker.
Aillwee
Cave,Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare 065 7077067
Irelands’s
premier show cave located in the Burren a place of wonder, beauty and
discovery. A stroll through the beautiful caverns – over bridged chasms,
under weird formations and alongside the thunderous waterfall which
sometimes gently sprays the unsuspecting visitor. Marvel at the frozen
waterfall and chambers of extinct brown bears.
Aran
Islands
Located off the West of Ireland at the mouth of
Galway Bay, 22 miles west of Galway City. Renowned as the jewels in the
crown of Galway. Inis Mor is the largest of the three, set in an endless
sea where great labyrinths of limestone sweep upwards to the
breathtaking cliffs with panoramic views of Connemara & Clare. Visit
Dun Aengus one of the most dramatic Stone Forts in Western Europe or
Dun Duchathair (The Black Fort) a promontory fort of great antiquity.
Connemara
Loop
Located in breathtaking North West Connemara, Co.
Galway, 45 kilometers from Galway City. Follow the loop and be taken on a
journey through an ever changing landscape of majestic mountains,
spectacular beaches and coastlines, numerous lakes, prehistoric bogs and
delightful valleys. It is a landscape with small, lively villages,
thousands off acres of scenery and a great choice of activities.
Dartfield
Horse Museum Loughrea, Co.Galway Tel : 091
843 968
Located in the old Dartfield estate at
Kilreekill, Loughrea, Co. Galway. Newly built spacious airy galleries
connect the original farm buildings which house fascinating and
informative displays on the history of the horse and its contribution to
society. Carriage and pony rides will also be available on request.
Glengowla
Mines Oughterard, Co. Galway Tel : 091 552360
A remarkable example of
part of our industrial heritage. This Connemara mine, abandoned in 1865,
is a reminder of 19th Century methods of ore extraction and processing.
Guided underground tours, rock and gem shop. Open 10.00-18.00, March to
November, Winter open most weekends.
Kylemore Abbey
& Gardens Connemara Tel : 095 41146
Possibly
the most photographed abbey in Ireland Kylemore Abbey is a neo-Gothic
Castle and Church. Included in a visit is a viewing of the Abbey’s
exhibition rooms. A restored Gothic church, lake walk, and 6 acre walled
garden featuring a formal flower and kitchen garden and a woodland
walk. The abbey is open daily year round, while the garden is open daily
Easter to October.
Lough Corrib
27 miles
long and has a width of up to 7 miles. The lake provides excellent
fishing for salmon, trout, perch, pike and eels. Cruises can be taken on
the lake.
Cliffs of Moher
The Cliffs
of Moher stand over 200m above the Atlantic some of the highest cliffs
in Europe. A major seabird colony, the cliffs are home to over 20
species of birds. You can see, from a distance, thousands of Puffins,
Guillemots and others filling the sky with noise and color. You may also
meet some friendly dolphins.
Galway Races
Irelands premiere
racing festival takes place over seven days each year at the end of July
on the week leading up to the August Bank Holiday. Races also take
place for three days at the end of August and for two days again on the
October Bank Holiday weekend. For great racing, restaurant, bars, tote,
music and a fun day out for all the family, come to Galway Races.
For more
information please visit www.galwayraces.com
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